Learning Abroad

Outcomes of Learning Abroad, International Trends and Learning Abroad in Australian Universities.

Participation in learning abroad programs across Australia has increased fourfold over the last 10 years (AUIDF, 2015).


Recognising this growing importance, Universities Australia commissioned IEAA to undertake a comprehensive research project on learning abroad.

The reports examine current trends and outcomes, analysis of global policy settings and a review of support offered across government and institutions in Australia, including:

  • Outcomes of Learning Abroad Programs (Dr Davina Potts)
  • International Trends in Learning Abroad (Dr Cate Gribble, Dr Ly Tran)
  • Learning Abroad at Australian Universities: the Current Environment (Leanne Harrison, Dr Davina Potts)

"The work is an important stock take of student mobility in Australia and highlights the considerable benefits for society in having internationally experienced graduates," said Universities Australia.

"As we move into an era where students are increasingly looking to improve their skills and enhance their employability, research which demonstrates the link between mobility and career development will become ever more important."

  

Learning Abroad at Australian universities: The Current Environment

Published on 15/05/2016
Only 10 to 15 years ago, representatives of Australian universities would often tell international partner institutions that Australian students don’t study abroad. Over the last 10 years, a major cultural change has occurred.Leanne Harrison, Dr Davina Potts

  

International Trends in Learning Abroad: Information and Promotions Campaign for Student Mobility

Published on 15/05/2016
The broad benefits of international student mobility are now well understood globally and learning abroad is a major focus of most higher education institutions’ internationalisation strategies.Dr Davina Potts

  

Outcomes of Learning Abroad

Published on 15/05/2016
In 2014, more than 30,000 students from Australian universities travelled abroad to undertake study, work or community service as part of their Australian degree program (AUIDF, 2015).

More Learning Abroad Research

  

Learning Abroad in Australian Universities White Paper

Published on 5/05/2022
Learning abroad has become an essential and vibrant feature of modern Australian education: one that transforms our students and positively impacts their families and communities as well as Australian education institutions.

  

Managing risk & travel: A guide for learning abroad practitioners during COVID-19

Published on 1/04/2022
The Managing risk & travel: A guide for learning abroad practitioners during COVID-19 is a starting point that identifies policies, procedures and processes related to the resumption of travel and learning abroad opportunities for students.Sarah Argles, Benita Ho and Fiona White

  

COVID-19 and the Return of Learning Abroad

Published on 15/11/2021
The COVID-19 and the returning of learning abroad guide is an easy-reference tool for learning abroad practitioners, who are looking for answers to when and how to safely return to international travel.

  

What's Next for Learning Abroad

Published on 20/03/2021
This comprehensive report examines how closed borders, an uncertain future and unstable institutional environments caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are affecting the Learning Abroad space.

  

Career Outcomes of Learning Abroad - National Report

Published on 1/06/2020
Learning abroad is an enabler of skills development and all graduates should be able to access co-curricular learning experiences that will help to shape their future.Dr Davina Potts

  

Career Outcomes of Learning Abroad - Short Term Programs

Published on 15/12/2019
More than 4 in 5 Australian students say their short-term international study experience has had a positive impact on their employability, according to a large-scale survey.Dr Davina Potts

  

New Colombo Plan: A Review of Research and Implications for Practice

Published on 15/10/2018
Since its launch in 2014, the New Colombo Plan (NCP) has significantly changed Australia’s student mobility and internationalisation landscape.Associate Professor Ly Thi Tran, Dr Mark Rahimi

  

Learning abroad and employability: researching the connections

Published on 15/05/2018
The connection between learning abroad and employability has been gaining ground in recent years.Dr Davina Potts

  

Outcomes of Learning Abroad

Published on 15/05/2016
In 2014, more than 30,000 students from Australian universities travelled abroad to undertake study, work or community service as part of their Australian degree program (AUIDF, 2015).

  

Learning Abroad at Australian universities: The Current Environment

Published on 15/05/2016
Only 10 to 15 years ago, representatives of Australian universities would often tell international partner institutions that Australian students don’t study abroad. Over the last 10 years, a major cultural change has occurred.Leanne Harrison, Dr Davina Potts

This project was commissioned by Universities Australia and supported by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training.