The table below shows the number of research students in Australian universities in 2001 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table and charts provide data on research
students
in Australian universities, comparing local and international students
by gender in both 2001 and 2010.
The total number of research students
increased from 38,849 in 2001 to 54,081 in 2010. International students
surged dramatically, around tripling it
from 5,192 to 14,593, Correct pronoun usage
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while
local students
grew at a slower rate, rising from 33,657 to 39,488 over the same period.
In 2001, local students
made up 87% of the total, but this
percentage dropped slightly to 73% by 2010. In contrast
, international students
increased from 13% to 27%, showing a clear upward trend. Gender distribution also
shifted, with international males and females growing significantly in number over the decade.
Overall
, the data highlights the rapid growth of international students
in Australian universities, while
the proportion of local students
saw a relative decline, especially when considering the sharp increase in international enrollment and diversity.Submitted by eparfenenkov on
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