The given table and charts illustrate the number and proportion of local and international research students in 2001 and 2010.
Overall, there was a significant increase in the total number of research students, rising from 38,849 in 2001 to 54,081 in 2010. This growth was particularly pronounced among international students, whose numbers nearly tripled from 5,192 to 14,593. Consequently, the proportion of international students rose from 13% in 2001 to 27% in 2010, while the share of local students declined from 87% to 73%.
The pie charts further break down these groups by gender. In 2001, local students were almost evenly split between males (44%) and females (43%), whereas international students accounted for 9% male and only 4% female. By 2010, both local and international student populations had grown, but international female students saw a notable increase, reaching 15%. Meanwhile, local male and female students remained relatively balanced, at 38% and 35%, respectively.
In summary, the data reveal a marked rise in the number and proportion of international research students, with a particularly strong increase in female participation within this group.