The tables compare the number of European exchange students studying in Australia with the number of Australian exchange students studying in Europe for the years 2007 and 2009. The first table details students from various European countries attending Australian universities, while the second table focuses on Australian students attending European universities.
From 2007 to 2009, the number of European exchange students in Australia generally increased, with the exception of students from the UK. Conversely, the number of Australian exchange students in Europe fluctuated across different countries, but the overall total remained stable.
France remained the most popular destination for Australian exchange students, with the number rising from 37 in 2007 to 58 in 2009. However, other countries saw declining interest. The number of Australian students choosing Sweden, the UK, and the Netherlands as exchange destinations all decreased during this period, dropping from 33 to 27, 32 to 23, and 32 to 18, respectively.
From the European perspective, France again dominated, sending the highest number of exchange students to Australia in both 2007 (61 students) and 2009 (60 students). Germany and Sweden both showed marked increases in students choosing Australia for their exchange experience, with numbers rising from 27 to 62 and 34 to 42, respectively. In contrast, the UK saw a decline in outgoing exchange students, from 31 to 26. Interestingly, the Netherlands remained consistent, sending 36 exchange students to Australia in both years. This dynamic exchange led to a significant overall increase in the number of European students studying in Australia, rising from 189 to 226 over the two-year period.