Cultural Factors and Study Destinations of International Students

Hao Wei, Ran Yuan and Laixun Zhao
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Hao Wei: Department of International Economics, Beijing Normal University, China
Ran Yuan: Department of International Economics, Beijing Normal University, China

No DP2019-15, Discussion Paper Series from Research Institute for Economics & Business Administration, Kobe University

Abstract: We examine the role of cultural factors in attracting international students, using data of 102 countries from 2000 to 2015. Our results show that the export of cultural products is conducive to the increase of international students, and in particular, international students choose to study in developing countries whose official language and religious beliefs are different from their home countries, while they tend to go to developed countries with a common language. We also examine the features of international students in China and Chinese students in other countries. The policy implication from our study is that "soft power" such as a unique culture, common value and migration networks is important in attracting foreign students.

Keywords: Cultural Factors; International Students; Cultural Goods Exports; Migration Networks; Chinese Students Abroad (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: F16 I23 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 29 pages
Date: 2019-07
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