The determinants of migration of Sri Lankan young engineers to Australia – A case study

The migration of professionals or brain drain is a widely discussed issue in developing countries. Professionally qualified engineers countries migrate to developed for different reasons. Currently, young who graduated from state universities Sri Lanka Australia at an increasing rate. This research aimed identify the push & pull factors that cause Lankan as case study. Using Facebook, we gathered representative sample living and administered 5-point Likert-type online questionnaire. Sixty-three anonymously responded survey. Australian government's introduction Subclass 476 – Skilled Recognized Graduate Visa significant motivator Australia. Results showed political influence corruption were major driving forces behind engineers’ migration, lower salaries unfavorable working conditions Lanka. In contrast, opportunities career advancement education desire gain exposure new culture are strong reasons move majority migrated prefer life they live Outcomes this study will support stakeholders engineering profession tackle