Examining key factors that impact the academic performance of international students in Irish higher educational institutions

Nguyen, Thi Hong (2024) Examining key factors that impact the academic performance of international students in Irish higher educational institutions. Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

In recent years, Ireland has become an ideal study abroad destination for international students (Carl O'Brien, 2024). The quality of education can be deemed one of the key factors to attract international students, which is also shown through students’ academic performance (Sarah and Christina, 2019). Little research has been conducted on the factors that influence the academic performance of international students in Ireland. Therefore, this study aims to examine what factors most influence international students’ academic performance in Ireland. Besides, the recommendation would be taken to address this issue and improve the international student experience in Ireland. This study uses a quantitative approach with the form of questionnaire including a sample of 150 international students in Irish higher education institutions. The findings show language barriers, academic adjustments, part-time work, and stress level have negative relationships with international students’ academic performance, while culture shock has no correlation with their academic performance.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Supervisors:	Name Email Ramirez, Rachel UNSPECIFIED
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education D History General and Old World > DA Great Britain > Ireland R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA790 Mental Health H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management > Human Resource Management > Performance Management > Motivation R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine > Personal Health and Hygiene > Stress Management
Divisions:	School of Business > Master of Science in Management
Depositing User:	Ciara O'Brien
Date Deposited:	12 Aug 2025 12:38
Last Modified:	12 Aug 2025 12:38
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/8517

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