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<ul><li>Agreements between Australian and UK HEIs have steadily increased over the years, from 395 in 2012 to 502 in 2016.</li><li>In contrast to the relatively small number of Australian students that study abroad, Australia is one of the world’s largest destination countries for overseas education and one of the UK’s leading competitors in many international markets.</li></ul>

<ul> <li>Agreements between Australian and UK HEIs have steadily increased over the years, from 395 in 2012 to 502 in 2016.</li> <li>In contrast to the relatively small number of Australian students that study abroad, Australia is one of the world’s largest destination countries for overseas education and one of the UK’s leading competitors in many international markets.</li> </ul>

<p><strong>GDP per capita</strong><br /> US$54,286.29</p>

<p><strong>Economic Forecast</strong><br /> 2.0-2.5%</p>

<p><strong>Population</strong><br /> 24.6 million</p>

<p><strong>Urban Population</strong><br /> 89.7%</p>

The Commonwealth of Australia is one of the most developed countries in the world, boasting a high standard of living and significant national wealth. It is also one of the largest countries in the world in terms of land mass; a comparatively small population size means that Australia contains large swathes of remote and uninhabited land as well as busy, metropolitan areas.

<p>The Commonwealth of Australia is one of the most developed countries in the world, boasting a high standard of living and significant national wealth. It is also one of the largest countries in the world in terms of land mass; a comparatively small population size means that Australia contains large swathes of remote and uninhabited land as well as busy, metropolitan areas.</p>

<ul><li>Fall in global oil prices have heavily impacted the nation’s economy and subsequently in spending on scholarships.The government announced that revenues had fallen by 70% between the 2012/2013 and 2015/2016 fiscal years.</li><li>The Ministry of Education (MoE) &nbsp;scholarship scheme for overseas studies is capped at 50 awards for undergraduate and postgraduate studies at top ranking universities in the world and limited to areas of national priorities not offered by local institutions. &nbsp;</li><li>The Education Loan Facility Scheme is available to students who do not meet the rigid scholarship criteria to pursue their first degree overseas. To date a total of 607 students have been approved, of which 141 were awarded in the first year.</li><li>The MoE is aiming to increase the number of students enrolled in higher education by 15 per cent over the next four years.Current national enrolment rate is 20 per cent and the MoE aspires to achieve a 35 per cent enrolment rate by 2020.</li></ul>

<ul> <li>Fall in global oil prices have heavily impacted the nation’s economy and subsequently in spending on scholarships.The government announced that revenues had fallen by 70% between the 2012/2013 and 2015/2016 fiscal years.</li> <li>The Ministry of Education (MoE)  scholarship scheme for overseas studies is capped at 50 awards for undergraduate and postgraduate studies at top ranking universities in the world and limited to areas of national priorities not offered by local institutions.  </li> <li>The Education Loan Facility Scheme is available to students who do not meet the rigid scholarship criteria to pursue their first degree overseas. To date a total of 607 students have been approved, of which 141 were awarded in the first year.</li> <li>The MoE is aiming to increase the number of students enrolled in higher education by 15 per cent over the next four years.Current national enrolment rate is 20 per cent and the MoE aspires to achieve a 35 per cent enrolment rate by 2020.</li> </ul>

<strong>GDP per capita</strong> US$36,608 <span>(2015)</span>

<p><strong>GDP per capita</strong><br /> US$36,608 <span>(2015)</span></p>

<strong>Economic forecast</strong> 6% <span>(2015-2020)</span>

<p><strong>Economic forecast</strong><br /> 6% <span>(2015-2020)</span></p>

<strong>Population</strong> 423,188 <span>(2015)</span>

<p><strong>Population</strong><br /> 423,188 <span>(2015)</span></p>

<p><strong>Urban population</strong><br /> 77%</p>

<p>Studying in the UK has been the norm as the government scholarships to study in the UK had been around since 1930s hence the younger generation has been encouraged to follow in the footsteps of their parents, relatives and elder siblings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Studying in the UK has been the norm as the government scholarships to study in the UK had been around since 1930s hence the younger generation has been encouraged to follow in the footsteps of their parents, relatives and elder siblings. </p>

<ul><li>Cambodia has attained lower middle-income status from the World Bank as of 2015.</li><li>Cambodia’s economic growth remains strong, projected to reach 6.9% in 2017 and 2018, according to a new World Bank report.</li><li>The number of Cambodian students studying in UK higher education rose&nbsp;65%&nbsp;from 70 students in 2011/12 to 115 students in 2015/16 (HESA).</li></ul>

<ul> <li>Cambodia has attained lower middle-income status from the World Bank as of 2015.</li> <li>Cambodia’s economic growth remains strong, projected to reach 6.9% in 2017 and 2018, according to a new World Bank report.</li> <li>The number of Cambodian students studying in UK higher education rose 65% from 70 students in 2011/12 to 115 students in 2015/16 (HESA).</li> </ul>

<strong>GDP per capita</strong> US$1,159 <span>(2015)</span>

<p><strong>GDP per capita</strong><br /> US$1,159 <span>(2015)</span></p>

<strong>GDP growth</strong> 7% <span>(2015-2020)</span>

<p><strong>GDP growth</strong><br /> 7% <span>(2015-2020)</span></p>

<strong>Population</strong> 15.5 million <span>(2015)</span>

<p><strong>Population</strong><br /> 15.5 million <span>(2015)</span></p>

<strong>Urban opulation</strong> 21% <span>(2015)</span>

<p><strong>Urban opulation</strong><br /> 21% <span>(2015)</span></p>

The Cambodian overseas education market has been consistently growing, along with its burgeoning economy. Although the UK is not a big market, the number of UK Tier 4 visa issuances grew by 6% in 2016, with the majority of Cambodian students studying postgraduate taught courses.

<p>The Cambodian overseas education market has been consistently growing, along with its burgeoning economy. Although the UK is not a big market, the number of UK Tier 4 visa issuances grew by 6% in 2016, with the majority of Cambodian students studying postgraduate taught courses.</p>

<ul><li>China is world's largest source of overseas students, both in total and in all major English-speaking destination countries</li><li>57% of total Chinese HE student enrolments in the UK, and 64% of new enrolments, were at the postgraduate level in 2015/16.</li><li>Over 65,000 students were studying UK higher education qualifications in China as of 2015/16, and more than half of Chinese entrants to undergraduate first degree programmes in England started their course through a TNE pathway.</li></ul>

<ul> <li>China is world's largest source of overseas students, both in total and in all major English-speaking destination countries</li> <li>57% of total Chinese HE student enrolments in the UK, and 64% of new enrolments, were at the postgraduate level in 2015/16.</li> <li>Over 65,000 students were studying UK higher education qualifications in China as of 2015/16, and more than half of Chinese entrants to undergraduate first degree programmes in England started their course through a TNE pathway.</li> </ul>

<p><strong>Population</strong><br /> 1.4 billion</p>

<p><strong>GDP per capita</strong><br /> US$8,836</p>

<strong>Economic Forecast</strong> 6.6% <span>(2018)</span>

<p><strong>Economic Forecast</strong><br /> 6.6% <span>(2018)</span></p>

China is the world’s largest source of outbound international students by a large margin. The UK continues to be a popular destination for Chinese students, particularly at the postgraduate level, with over 114,000 mainland Chinese HE students studying in the UK in 2017-18. Strong growth has continued in recent years, although student numbers look set to peak over the longer term.

<p>China is the world’s largest source of outbound international students by a large margin. The UK continues to be a popular destination for Chinese students, particularly at the postgraduate level, with over 114,000 mainland Chinese HE students studying in the UK in 2017-18. Strong growth has continued in recent years, although student numbers look set to peak over the longer term.</p>

<ul><li>The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge, a mega-size sea crossing linking the Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macao, will open to vehicular traffic in 2018. It will reduce the travelling time between Hong Kong and Macau/ Zhuhai to half an hour.</li><li>Hong Kong has 20 degree awarding higher education institutions, eight of which are publicly funded universities.</li><li>In 2017 the Hong Kong government introduced a new student subsidy scheme for the self-funded sector, meaning students at private sector institutions can claim HK$30,000 per year on tuition fees, and this has impacted student recruitment for UK TNE programmes.</li></ul>

<ul> <li>The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge, a mega-size sea crossing linking the Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macao, will open to vehicular traffic in 2018. It will reduce the travelling time between Hong Kong and Macau/ Zhuhai to half an hour.</li> <li>Hong Kong has 20 degree awarding higher education institutions, eight of which are publicly funded universities.</li> <li>In 2017 the Hong Kong government introduced a new student subsidy scheme for the self-funded sector, meaning students at private sector institutions can claim HK$30,000 per year on tuition fees, and this has impacted student recruitment for UK TNE programmes.</li> </ul>

<p><strong>Population</strong><br /> 7.3 million</p>

<p><strong>GDP per capita</strong><br /> US$43,681</p>

<strong>Economic Forecast</strong> 2.9% <span>(2018)</span>

<p><strong>Economic Forecast</strong><br /> 2.9% <span>(2018)</span></p>

Demand for higher levels of education exceeds supply in Hong Kong, and this coupled with dissatisfaction with the local education system result in strong interest in overseas education.

<p>Demand for higher levels of education exceeds supply in Hong Kong, and this coupled with dissatisfaction with the local education system result in strong interest in overseas education.</p>

<ul><li>In &nbsp;2016, &nbsp;there &nbsp;were &nbsp;approximately &nbsp;6.7 &nbsp;million &nbsp;students &nbsp;enrolled &nbsp;in &nbsp;higher &nbsp;education institutions, which was 27.5% higher than 2010.</li><li>Higher &nbsp;education &nbsp;programs &nbsp;are &nbsp;offered &nbsp;by &nbsp;five &nbsp;types &nbsp;of &nbsp;institution &nbsp;namely: &nbsp;academy, polytechnic, college, institute, and university.</li><li>Outbound mobility from Indonesia has grown by 35% over the past decade. Nearly 42,000 Indonesians were enrolled in higher education abroad in 2016, with a significant additional number of students engaged in VET and language studies.</li><li>In the year ending June 2017, Tier 4 visa issuance showed 19% increase.</li></ul>

<ul> <li>In  2016,  there  were  approximately  6.7  million  students  enrolled  in  higher  education institutions, which was 27.5% higher than 2010.</li> <li>Higher  education  programs  are  offered  by  five  types  of  institution  namely:  academy, polytechnic, college, institute, and university.</li> <li>Outbound mobility from Indonesia has grown by 35% over the past decade. Nearly 42,000 Indonesians were enrolled in higher education abroad in 2016, with a significant additional number of students engaged in VET and language studies.</li> <li>In the year ending June 2017, Tier 4 visa issuance showed 19% increase.</li> </ul>

<strong>Population</strong> 261 million <span>(2017 est)</span>

<p><strong>Population</strong><br /> 261 million <span>(2017 est)</span></p>

<strong>GDP per capita</strong> US$3,859 <span>(2017)</span>

<p><strong>GDP per capita</strong><br /> US$3,859 <span>(2017)</span></p>

<strong>Economic Forecast</strong> 5.3-5.4% <span>(2018)</span>

<p><strong>Economic Forecast</strong><br /> 5.3-5.4% <span>(2018)</span></p>

Indonesia offers opportunities for growth in student recruitment and partnerships, but also challenges. Taking advantage of the opportunities that Indonesia offers requires institutions to take a multi-pronged approach

<p>Indonesia offers opportunities for growth in student recruitment and partnerships, but also challenges. Taking advantage of the opportunities that Indonesia offers requires institutions to take a multi-pronged approach</p>

<ul><li>Second-highest progression rate to higher education in the OECD (Education at Glance 2014)</li><li>Official target of 120,000 Japanese HE students overseas per year by 2020</li><li>Recent increase in funding for short-term study abroad by MEXT</li></ul>

<ul> <li>Second-highest progression rate to higher education in the OECD (Education at Glance 2014)</li> <li>Official target of 120,000 Japanese HE students overseas per year by 2020</li> <li>Recent increase in funding for short-term study abroad by MEXT</li> </ul>

<strong>Population</strong> 125.6 million <span>(2017)</span>

<p><strong>Population</strong><br /> 125.6 million <span>(2017)</span></p>

<strong>GDP per capita</strong> US$39,008 <span>(2017)</span>

<p><strong>GDP per capita</strong><br /> US$39,008 <span>(2017)</span></p>

The government aims to double the number of students studying abroad by 2020, from the current 60,000 per year to 120,000 for university students, and from 40,000 to 60,000 for high school students.

<p>The government aims to double the number of students studying abroad by 2020, from the current 60,000 per year to 120,000 for university students, and from 40,000 to 60,000 for high school students.</p>

<ul><li>President was impeached in February 2017 for the first time in history, and the new president was elected in May 2017</li><li>Fertility rate is expected to change from 1.18 in 2016, to 1.38 in 2050, however, the schooling population (HE) will decrease from 2,709,000 to 1,822,000 in 10 years</li><li>Tertiary enrolment rate has slightly decreased from 94.21% to 93.18% in 2016</li><li>UK is the third highest destination to study abroad after China and the US(including non-degree short term courses)</li><li>Number of schooling children preparing to pursue a university degree (age 15-19) is 2,910,598 in 2016, and it is ranked at 6th among East Asian countries where British Council SIEM service operate followed by China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan, and Thailand.</li></ul>

<ul> <li>President was impeached in February 2017 for the first time in history, and the new president was elected in May 2017</li> <li>Fertility rate is expected to change from 1.18 in 2016, to 1.38 in 2050, however, the schooling population (HE) will decrease from 2,709,000 to 1,822,000 in 10 years</li> <li>Tertiary enrolment rate has slightly decreased from 94.21% to 93.18% in 2016</li> <li>UK is the third highest destination to study abroad after China and the US(including non-degree short term courses)</li> <li>Number of schooling children preparing to pursue a university degree (age 15-19) is 2,910,598 in 2016, and it is ranked at 6th among East Asian countries where British Council SIEM service operate followed by China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan, and Thailand.</li> </ul>

<p><strong>Population</strong><br /> 50.1 million</p>

<p><strong>GDP per capita</strong><br /> US$24,539</p>

<p><strong>Economic forecast</strong><br /> 2.8%</p>

Government is trying to reform the education sector to turn a good story into an even better one that can meet the needs of a very different economy to that which the older generation experienced, with buzzword ‘the fourth industrial revolution’ appearing in most of the policy discussions.

<p>Government is trying to reform the education sector to turn a good story into an even better one that can meet the needs of a very different economy to that which the older generation experienced, with buzzword ‘the fourth industrial revolution’ appearing in most of the policy discussions.</p>

<ul><li>Malaysia aspires to become a high-income, fully developed nation by the year 2020 and human capital development is identified as one of the catalyst in driving this ambition</li><li>The nation also aspires to be an international education hub, with an aim to host &nbsp;250,000 international students by 2025</li><li>A new government policy, the <em>Transformasi Nasional</em> (TN50), will be the roadmap for Malaysia’s development post-2020</li><li>Key focus areas of development in the coming years include technical and vocational education, data science and ICT, STEM education, entrepreneurship and graduate employability</li></ul>

<ul> <li>Malaysia aspires to become a high-income, fully developed nation by the year 2020 and human capital development is identified as one of the catalyst in driving this ambition</li> <li>The nation also aspires to be an international education hub, with an aim to host  250,000 international students by 2025</li> <li>A new government policy, the <em>Transformasi Nasional</em> (TN50), will be the roadmap for Malaysia’s development post-2020</li> <li>Key focus areas of development in the coming years include technical and vocational education, data science and ICT, STEM education, entrepreneurship and graduate employability</li> </ul>

<strong>Population</strong> 32.3 million <span>(2017)</span>

<p><strong>Population</strong><br /> 32.3 million <span>(2017)</span></p>

<strong>GDP per capita</strong> US$10,490 <span>(est 2018)</span>

<p><strong>GDP per capita</strong><br /> US$10,490 <span>(est 2018)</span></p>

<strong>Economic Forecast</strong> 5.0-5.5% GDP growth <span>(2018)</span>

<p><strong>Economic Forecast</strong><br /> 5.0-5.5% GDP growth <span>(2018)</span></p>

Demand for private higher education has always been very high in Malaysia, due to the limited places available in public higher education institutions. Private higher education institutions in Malaysia take up 45 per cent of the total student population.

<p>Demand for private higher education has always been very high in Malaysia, due to the limited places available in public higher education institutions. Private higher education institutions in Malaysia take up 45 per cent of the total student population.</p>

<ul><li>National League for Democracy (NLD) assumed office in April 2016 after winning a landslide election</li><li>National Education Law was enacted and legislated in the Parliament in September 2015. A private education law has been in the legislative process for a couple of years but is still in progress</li><li>The government started implementing KG+ 12 education system in 2016-17 with a new curriculum being phased in at all levels</li></ul>

<ul> <li>National League for Democracy (NLD) assumed office in April 2016 after winning a landslide election</li> <li>National Education Law was enacted and legislated in the Parliament in September 2015. A private education law has been in the legislative process for a couple of years but is still in progress</li> <li>The government started implementing KG+ 12 education system in 2016-17 with a new curriculum being phased in at all levels</li> </ul>

<strong>Population</strong> 51.4 million <span>(2015)</span>

<p><strong>Population</strong><br /> 51.4 million <span>(2015)</span></p>

<strong>GDP per capita</strong> US$1,196 <span>(2016)</span>

<p><strong>GDP per capita</strong><br /> US$1,196 <span>(2016)</span></p>

<strong>Economic forecast</strong> 7.1% annual GDP growth <span>(2017)</span>

<p><strong>Economic forecast</strong><br /> 7.1% annual GDP growth <span>(2017)</span></p>

<p>A small number of students with high financial means and strong academic merit look to study overseas, particularly in western countries. Ambitious students from the middle income bracket turn to slightly cheaper study destinations in the region.</p>

<p>A small number of students with high financial means and strong academic merit look to study overseas, particularly in western countries. Ambitious students from the middle income bracket turn to slightly cheaper study destinations in the region.</p>

<ul><li>The Philippines currently has the largest number of 20 to 24-year-olds in Southeast Asia and this is projected to increase until 2045.</li><li>The UK is the third international study destination among Filipinos, right after the US (#2) and Australia (#1).</li><li>The market for overseas study is predominantly on postgraduate programmes. The top three postgraduate subjects in demand among Filipinos are social studies, business, and media and journalism.</li></ul>

<ul> <li>The Philippines currently has the largest number of 20 to 24-year-olds in Southeast Asia and this is projected to increase until 2045.</li> <li>The UK is the third international study destination among Filipinos, right after the US (#2) and Australia (#1).</li> <li>The market for overseas study is predominantly on postgraduate programmes. The top three postgraduate subjects in demand among Filipinos are social studies, business, and media and journalism.</li> </ul>

<strong>Population</strong> 104.9 million <span>(2017)</span>

<p><strong>Population</strong><br /> 104.9 million <span>(2017)</span></p>

<strong>GDP per capita</strong> US$2,951.10 <span>(2016)</span>

<p><strong>GDP per capita</strong><br /> US$2,951.10 <span>(2016)</span></p>

<strong>Economic forecast</strong> 6.7% GDP growth <span>(2018)</span>

<p><strong>Economic forecast</strong><br /> 6.7% GDP growth <span>(2018)</span></p>

Two things drive the Philippine overseas education market: scholarships and employment. Residence in country counting towards citizenship recognition is also an attractive motivating factor. This has been the main draw of Australia and Canada with their relaxed post-study employment opportunities and immigration routes.

<p>Two things drive the Philippine overseas education market: scholarships and employment. Residence in country counting towards citizenship recognition is also an attractive motivating factor. This has been the main draw of Australia and Canada with their relaxed post-study employment opportunities and immigration routes.</p>