International Students in Higher Education Institutions in Russia
(A literature review)
Keywords:
international students, foreign students, student affairs, higher education, Russian universities
Abstract
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of international students studying at higher education institutions across the globe. Most international students studied in Western English-speaking countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. However, Russian universities have also successfully attracted international students, making Russia the sixth-largest country in the world regarding the number of international students studying in its universities. To better understand the experiences and challenges faced by international students studying and living in Russia, the researcher conducted a systematic review of published literature on the topic. The study aimed to uncover the motivations behind international students' decision to come to Russia and their experiences and challenges while studying and living there. The researcher used a systematic review methodology to ensure accuracy, depth, and objectivity and established several criteria for selecting studies to include in the research paper. The information gathered was analyzed and classified into three themes, each with several subheadings, resulting in 20 topics related to the experiences and expertise of international students in Russia. The study found that international students chose to study and live in Russia for various reasons, such as affordable tuition and living costs, compared to other Western countries. However, international students in Russia face numerous linguistic, academic, social, psychological, and economic challenges.
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16. Glazachev, O., Mikerova, M., & Key, O. K. (2015). Medical Education of Foreign Students In Russia: Challenges And Prospects. Journal of International Scientific Publications: Educational Alternatives, 13(1000013), 379-383.
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29. Marangell, S., Arkoudis, S., & Baik, C. (2018). Developing a host culture for international students: What does it take. Journal of International Students, 8(3), 1440-1458.
30. Merenkov, A., & Antonova, N. (2015). Problems of social adaptation of international students in Russia. The New Educational Review, 41, 122-132.
31. Minaeva, E., & Taradina, L. (2022). Internationalization in Russian universities during the pandemic of COVID‐19: Lessons for succeeding in the new reality. Higher Education Quarterly, 76(2), 293-310.
32. Nefedova, A. (2021). Why international students choose to study at Russia’s leading universities. Journal of Studies in International Education, 25(5), 582-597.
33. Novgorodtseva, A. N., & Belyaeva, E. A. (2020). Internationalization of higher education in Russia: Sociocultural interaction of students from the BRICS countries (Russia, China).
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44. UNESCO .(2023).UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Inbound internationally mobile students by continent of origin.
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46. Vickers, P., & Bekhradnia, B. (2007). The economic costs and benefits of international students. Oxford: Higher Education Policy Institute.
47. Volchenkova, K. N. (2023). Studying challenges faced by international students enrolled in English Medium Instruction programs at Russian University. Science for Education Today, 13(2), 192-209.
48. Voytovich, A. V., Shvagrukova, E. V., & Sy, C. D. T. (2015). Teaching Disciplines “History of Russia” and “Country Studies” to Foreign Students: Problems and Solutions. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 215, 231-235.
49. Yadrovskaya, M. V., Bulygin, Y. A., & Petrova, A. V. (2023). Readiness comparison of foreign students of different directions to study at a Russian university. In E3S Web of Conferences (Vol. 460, p. 05019). EDP Sciences.
50. Zhang, L. C., Worthington, A. C., & Hu, M. (2017). Cost economies in the provision of higher education for international students: Australian evidence. Higher Education 74, 717-734..
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