Information Day on Irish International Education Strategy Ireland: Efficiency and Effectiveness of Public Expenditure on Tertiary Education Investing in Global Relationships: Ireland’s International Education Strategy 2010 - 2015 Presentation to Information Day on Irish International Education Strategy & European Programmes 22nd February 2011 J. Lynch, HEA, April 2010

OUTLINE Introduction Vision Objectives and Targets Ireland: Efficiency and Effectiveness of Public Expenditure on Tertiary Education OUTLINE Introduction Vision Objectives and Targets Ten strategic Actions Statistics & Conclusion J. Lynch, HEA, April 2010

Ireland: Efficiency and Effectiveness of Public Expenditure on Tertiary Education Introduction Ireland as a small, open European economy relies on international engagement An internationalised education system has a crucial role to play in our international profile and attractiveness In context of national strategy for economic renewal, the government established High level Group on international education in 2010 to: Develop a national strategy Co-ordinate a national approach Report Investing in Global Relationships: Ireland's International Education Strategy 2010-2015 published September 2010 J. Lynch, HEA, April 2010

Ireland: Efficiency and Effectiveness of Public Expenditure on Tertiary Education Vision The most compelling rationale for internationalisation is investment in future global relationships with Students educated in Ireland – our future advocates overseas Educational institutions – our teaching and research partners Countries – our business and trading partners Internationalisation enhances the quality of learning, teaching and research And will contribute to Ireland ambition to become “a global innovation hub” J. Lynch, HEA, April 2010

Ireland: Efficiency and Effectiveness of Public Expenditure on Tertiary Education Vision International students need high-quality education, integration with local students & a great experience Within context of ambitious targets for local student access and access for non-traditional learners Demands collaboration between institutions and agencies & Expansion of the education system A long-term & sustainable process, based on high-quality engagement with international partners Recognition that the European dimension is crucial to Irish education and commitment to active participation in the EU programmes J. Lynch, HEA, April 2010

Objectives Primary Objective: “Ireland will become internationally recognised and ranked as a world leader in the delivery of high-quality international education by providing a unique experience and long-term value to students”

Objectives and Targets to 2015 Increase: Total international HE students 50% by >12,000 to 38,000 Full-time int’l HE students 50% by 8,500 to 25,500 Int’l students doing advanced research by 50% to 3,800 Taught postgraduate int’l students from 13% to 20% to 5,100 Exchange and JYA from outside EEA to 6,000 from 3,600 English-language students by 25% to 120,000 Offshore students by 50% to 4,500 Economic impact by €300 m to €1.2 bn Strengthen institutional links with priority partner-countries Increase outward staff and student mobility

Ten Strategic Actions (1) Partnership and collaboration – greater collaboration within & between government, HE sector and English language sector, coordinated by High Level Group, with 4 Working Groups: Implementation, market development & access (Chair: DES) Sectoral Development (Chair: HEA) Quality Assurance and Student Experience (Chair: NQAI/QQAI) Branding and Promotion (Chair: Enterprise Ireland) Monitoring & Benchmarking – HEA & EI to develop database & Annual Report Renew Education Ireland Brand and strengthen marketing Quality – Quals & QA Bill, Quality mark, Code of Practice Strengthened immigration and visa regime Comprehensive HEI internationalisation strategies Develop relevant international education offerings, based on HEI capacity and student needs

Ten Strategic Actions (2) Consistent & supportive government policies and actions High Level Group as key mechanism Small Strategic Fund Three new Scholarship programmes: The Government of Ireland International Scholarships The New Frontiers Programme The Government of Ireland English Language Educators Scholarship Strengthen networks of influence – alumni associations and contacts; HEI’s with embassy & EI support Outward mobility by staff and students – part of HEI’s strategic plans North-South and EU co-operation

International HE Students in Ireland 2009/10 Country 2009/10 2006/7 USA 4467 4408 China (+HK) 3355 3573 France 2068 1536 UK & Northern Ireland 1512 1992 Germany 1450 1431 Spain 1187 1395 Malaysia 1094 1289 India 1125 Canada 710 500 Italy 674 1253 Nigeria 618 482 Poland 512 539 ……. … Sweden 143 126 Not Specified 1033 984 Other countries 3408 2955 25781 26295

International Students in Ireland 2009/10

Conclusion Strategy on International Education comes as part of wider response to need for economic renewal in Ireland Focus is on Ireland's international relationships, particularly on international student mobility and on educational links with future long-term trading partners Nevertheless There is recognition of the wider perspectives of the internationalisation process, including collaborative institutional and research links, internationalisation of curricula and engagement in multilateral initiatives, such as the Bologna process. There is also recognition that the European dimension is crucial to the Irish education system and an active ongoing commitment to the EU programmes.

Information Day on Irish International Education Strategy Ireland: Efficiency and Effectiveness of Public Expenditure on Tertiary Education Investing in Global Relationships: Ireland’s International Education Strategy 2010 - 2015 Presentation to Information Day on Irish International Education Strategy & European Programmes 22nd February 2011 J. Lynch, HEA, April 2010