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Study Abroad Abstract: In terms of globalization, students′ mobility has become even more important. A large international survey was carried out in order to monitor and compare the willingness of students to study abroad (higher education). Students were examined particularly according to their expectations and fears about studying abroad. Also motivating factors and influencers were taken in account. This contribution aims at outlining the most important differences between Chinese students and students from other countries. The findings resulting from this research also has practical implications – for example in the management and marketing of universities (how to attract foreign students, how to create their segmentation, how to tailor the conditions, etc.). Chinese students can according to the comparison with students from other countries determine how to create their competitive advantage on the labour market (for example based on foreign work experience). Key Words: Higher education; study abroad; expectations and fears; international survey. Most countries have had to face the transition to a knowledge based economy. This involves also sharing knowledge in international surroundings of a global economy. [1] Study abroad programs provide young citizens with cognitive and affective competencies necessary for them to thrive in a global economy, while concurrently providing the nation with a citizenry that is economically competitive and politically savvy; with the necessary skills for the maintenance of national interests, security, and the ability to effectively respond to political instability, including the threats of terrorism. Study abroad also ensures that nobody can be discriminated on the basis of race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, or age. [3] There are many important higher education institutions which organize study a