The Motivation of International Mobility of Iranian Students in Portugal Challenges and Limitations in Academia

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Amir Jahanian Najafabadi
Shabnam Borhanizad
Alireza Akhavan-Safar
Ana Queiros Barbosa
Lucas Filipe Martins da Silva

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.

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Amir Jahanian Najafabadi, Jacobs University Bremen

Department of Psychology & Methods

Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH

Research IV

Campus Ring 1

28759 BREMEN

Germany

Shabnam Borhanizad, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto

Psychology Doctoral Program

Department of Psychology

Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences

University of Porto

Rua Alfredo Allen

4200-135 PORTO

Portugal

Alireza Akhavan-Safar, INEGI - Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

INEGI - Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Faculty of Engineering campus

Rua Dr. Roberto Frias

4200-465 PORTO

Portugal

Ana Queiros Barbosa, INEGI - Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

INEGI - Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Faculty of Engineering campus

Rua Dr. Roberto Frias

4200-465 PORTO

Portugal

Lucas Filipe Martins da Silva, University of Porto

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering

University of Porto

Rua Dr. Roberto Frias

4200-465 PORTO

Portugal