Canadian Higher Education Internationalization: Experiences of Chinese Students

The purpose of this study was to understandthe experiences of international students in a master’sprogram. We collected data from students through aquestionnaire, which asked the following and otherquestions: Why did they leave their own country? Werethey interested in becoming permanent residents of Canadaupon graduation? The questionnaire also asked students toindicate whether they agreed with 26 positive statementsabout the program. In addition, students were invited tomake comments about the program’s strengths andweaknesses. Most students believed that they had apositive experience of undertaking graduate studies inCanada, but they also made suggestions for improvement.Based on the data, we make recommendations on how toimprove the program. We also discuss the process, extent,and benefits of Canadian higher educationinternationalization and challenges it faces