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V. Foreign Higher Education and Education Systems, International Relations, Bilateral Relations
B. Essays, Commentaries, Statements
Author AHMAD, Ahmad Bayiz
Title Motivations of Government-Sponsored Kurdish Students for Pursuing Postgraduate Studies Abroad : an Exploratory Study / Ahmad Bayiz Ahmad ...
Publication year 2017
Source/Footnote In: Journal of studies in international education : a publication of the Association for Studies in International Education (ASIE). - 21 (2017) 2, S. 105 - 119
Inventory number 46257
Keywords Mobilität ; Austausch von Wissenschaftlern und Studenten ; Ausland : Irak : Studium, Studenten, Lehre
Abstract This study examines the motivations of government-sponsored Kurdish students to study abroad and the reasons for choosing a particular country as their destination choice. Based on data we collected through an online survey and follow-up interviews, we compare demographic differences to explore the diversity among this cohort. The findings of the study show that motivations for overseas education are mainly related to career advancement and experiencing a good quality education. The study also shows that social agents have less influence on Kurdish students who tend to be older and more independent than most study abroad students. (HRK / Abstract übernommen)