International students as ideal immigrants: How to raise their contribution to the labour market (S4.12)

15:30 – 16:30 CEST, 18 September 2024 ‐ 1 hour

Room: Session room 08

Fishbowl session

Against a background of skills shortages in Europe, international students are receiving growing attention. Highly educated and acquainted with the host country’s language, they are sometimes referred to as ‘ideal immigrants’. Challenges, however, remain in attracting the right candidates, preparing them for study, ensuring study success and successfully integrating them into the labour market. This session will discuss policy and programme approaches in different European countries.