The emergence of a regional hub Comparing international student choices and experiences in South Korea

• Published in: Higher education Vol. 67; no. 5; pp. 691 - 710
• Main Authors: Jon, Jae-Eun, Lee, Jenny J, Byun, Kiyiong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht Springer Science+Business Media B. V 01.05.2014; Springer Netherlands; Springer; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Academic degree programs; Academic education; Academic learning; Asian students; Asians; Ausland; Auslandsbeziehungen; College Choice; College students; Countries; Developing countries; East Asia; Education; Educational aspects; Educational Development; Educational Resources; English; English (Second Language); English language; Foreign Countries; Foreign Students; Higher Education; Host country; Industrialized nations; International education; International students; Korea; Korean culture; Korean language; Language of Instruction; LDCs; Learning; Lehre; Mixed Methods Research; Mobilität; Motivation; Non English Speaking; Recruitment; Regional analysis; Regional Schools; South Korea; Student; Student Educational Objectives; Student Experience; Student Interests; Student Mobility; Student Recruitment; Students; Students, Foreign; Studium; Study abroad; Teaching; Universities; South Korea; International student experiences; International student mobility; Regional hub; Korea; English medium instruction
• ISSN: 0018-1560; 1573-174X
• DOI: 10.1007/s10734-013-9674-0

As the demand for international education increases, middle-income non-English speaking countries, such as South Korea, play an increasing role in hosting the world's students. This mixed-methods study compares the different motivations and experiences of international students within and outside the East Asian region. Based on findings, this paper suggests the possibility of Korea developing its position as a regional hub for education in East Asia. It also discusses related issues such as English-Medium Instruction in Korean higher education as well as strategies for international student recruitment. (HRK / Abstract übernommen).