Exploring Labor Market Outcomes at Binational Universities

Two Countries, One University, Binational Careers?

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  • Jessica Schueller Danube University Krems

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https://doi.org/10.32674/jcihe.v12i6S1.2921

Abstract

Transnational education (TNE) is predicted to play a large role in the future landscape of international higher education. Binational universities are transnational, higher education institutions formed by two governments constituting a collaborative form of TNE. Despite career factors being one of the primary motivators for participating in TNE (Knight & McNamara, 2014), we know very little about student expectations and experiences with career attainment at binational universities. This study explored the role of labor market outcomes at the binational Turkish-German University. A convergent parallel mixed methods case study design was adopted, and data collection included a survey of students and graduates (n=571) as well as interviews with key stakeholders (n=4). This research enlarges the debate on the relation between international experience and employability and provides new insight into the labor market relevance and returns of higher education programs.

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2021-02-05 — Updated on 2021-02-05

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Exploring Labor Market Outcomes at Binational Universities : Two Countries, One University, Binational Careers?. (2021). Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education, 12(6S1). https://doi.org/10.32674/jcihe.v12i6S1.2921