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Vol. 12 No. 1 (2022): UED Journal of Social Sciences, Humanities and Education

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Apr 22, 2022
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Sep 16, 2022
Published
Sep 17, 2022

FACTORS AFFECTING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ INTENTION FOR STUDYING ABROAD

https://doi.org/10.47393/jshe.v12.i1.1066
Phung Nam Phuong
University of Economics, The University of Danang
Bui Huynh Nguyen
nguyenbh@due.edu.vn
University of Economics, The University of Danang

Corresponding Author(s) : Bui Huynh Nguyen

nguyenbh@due.edu.vn

UED Journal of Social Sciences, Humanities and Education, Vol. 12 No. 1 (2022): UED Journal of Social Sciences, Humanities and Education

Abstract

Based on the frameworks of the Theory of Planned Behaviour, this study aims to explore a full model predicting determinants of international students toward getting an education overseas. The online survey was administered to Vietnamese students from high-schools and universities during three weeks in May 2021. A total of 524 questionnaires were used for data analysis. The results highlight that attitude towards studying abroad, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control and financial support factors positively influence international students’ intention to be educated overseas. Particularly, the direct and indirect effects of financial support factors, including scholarships, financial grants, student loans and financial help from families and friends, on international students’ intention were firstly explored in this research, making the theoretical contributions. Moreover, this research provides insightful practical implications for foreign HE universities/institutions and education practitioners to better target and promote international students.

Keywords

study broad intention; scholarships; financial grants; student loans; family financial help.
Phung Nam Phuong, & Bui Huynh Nguyen. (2022). FACTORS AFFECTING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ INTENTION FOR STUDYING ABROAD. UED Journal of Social Sciences, Humanities and Education, 12(1), 56-72. https://doi.org/10.47393/jshe.v12.i1.1066
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