Abstract
Introduction. Despite numerous research works on international students’ training at Russian universities, no analysis of efforts to increase student body has been made so far. In this paper, the authors analyze various aspects of policies aimed at increasing international students’ body (economic advantages, sociocultural benefits, education system changes, international students’ adaptation management). The goal of the paper is to consider the advantages and disadvantages of the international students’ rise in the total population of Russian universities. Materials and Methods. The study comprised several stages, including statistical data screening, analysis of international students’ adaptation measures efficiency, the education process participants’ survey and observation of the activities of public agencies responsible for international students’ stay and study in Russia. The survey involved about 100 university employees, an equal amount of small and medium business representatives and 500 international students from Russian universities. 500 international students participated in a questionnaire survey, and digital content of Russian universities’ websites has been analyzed in order to obtain data necessary for the study. Results. The study revealed a trend toward a rise in international student body at Russian universities, with advantages including higher universities’ incomes, jobs preservation despite the demographic instability, and development of the region’s small and medium business owing to an increased demand for goods and services. The trend also provided socio-cultural and educational benefits and revealed the need to manage students’ adaptation, as well as to establish and develop interaction between universities and federal agencies. Discussion and Conclusion. The research results provide a contribution to education and student body management and regional business strategy planning. The findings may be of assistance to heads of recruitment agencies and bodies responsible for accompanying international students at the place of stay, as well as to service industry managers.
Highlights
The 21st century is the age of globalization, mobility, transparency and accessibility of various countries for tourism, business, culture exchange and education
There was a downward trend in the percentage of international students studying at different education levels on a fee-paying basis: while in 2012–2013 academic year this number was 65.7%, in 2017–2018 academic year it dropped to 63.3%7
Over half of international students study on a fee-paying basis, that is, provide income into universities’ budgets (Fig. 1)
Summary
The 21st century is the age of globalization, mobility, transparency and accessibility of various countries for tourism, business, culture exchange and education. Potential employees have to meet the requirements of today, living at the time of fast speeds and infinite possibilities. The need to be highly competitive in the labor market determines the demand for high quality education. It is not uncommon when an educational establishment which offers an attractive educational product is located abroad. The majority of nations offer academic programs for international students. Our country is promoting educational services in the global market. A focus on expanding foreign student population is a trend of contemporary education which depends on a number of factors
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