Motivation of International Mobility of Iranian Students in Portugal

Abstract

This study investigated the possible causes behind the significant growth of the number of Iranians in Portugal. By considering the published reports, it was found that a major part of the Iranians are students or working in academic fields. A question that arises is why the number of Iranian students at higher educational levels or later academic activities is increasing in Portugal. To investigate this, a survey was disseminated between the Iranians resident in Portugal. The results showed that beside the available scholarships, the immigration policies are one of the main reasons in choosing Portugal. Investments in the educational system in Portugal and incentives for receiving foreign students are additional reasons that have increased the number of Iranians immigrating to Portugal. It was also found that the advanced levels of facilities, living expenses, etc. are other important factors that influence the number of foreign students, especially the Iranians in Portugal.

Increasing Motivation of Iranian Students to Continue Education in Germany. Challenges and Opportunities in Academia

“…Despite the publication of a IMF report in 2009 16 , stating that Iran had the highest level of brain drain among developing countries, Ahmadinejad categorically denied the fact that there was a brain drain. She also did not try to motivate educated Iranians to stay or to return to the country and blamed emigrants for lacking national attachment and religious faith (Karimi & Gharaati, 2013) 17 . The pervasive state control over the economy, coupled with widespread corruption and the allure of rent-seeking opportunities, has historically kept the returns on education and entrepreneurship in Iran relatively low.…”