National Center of Competence in Research – The Migration-Mobility Nexus
Etienne Piguet
International Student Mobility between the South and the North
The phenomenon of international student mobility (ISM) has received little scholarly attention even though it is now a major issue for a) receiving states (as a potential source of skilled labor), b) sending states (as a potential source of brain drain and/or successful returns), c) universities (as a potential booster of international rankings), and d) students deciding where to study, live, and work. This project focuses on Switzerland, a top destination for international students.
International students are key players in international migration: they produce knowledge that is beneficial to Switzerland’s international reputation of excellence in research, and represent highly skilled labor resources.
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There is great potential to develop and implement measures supporting students’ social and economic integration, and foster their contributions to international development and Switzerland‘s global presence.
