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INTEGRATION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN LATVIAN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Anna Stavicka, I. Odina, A. Sedova

First published: 2018https://doi.org/10.5593/sgemsocial2018/3.4/S13.055View metrics

Abstract

Internationalization of education space and international collaboration have become one of the top global priorities, which is reiterated in the missions and visions of education institutions worldwide, as it is a significant indicator of global competitiveness. It is widely acknowledged that countries with high number of international students benefit from the contribution they make to domestic research and sustainable development of the society. In the case of Latvia, strengthening international cooperation and establishing new forms of collaboration are aligned with the overall national strategies: В• Promoting intercultural understanding and mutual learning to foster social cohesion; В• increasing academic competitiveness; В• Tightening economic ties through ensuring positive environment for intercultural communication. The paper introduces the selected results of the study conducted in the framework of the project "Multilingual and Multicultural University: Preparation Platform for Prospective International Students" (Nr. 1.1.1.2/VIAA/1/16/019). The study explored the peculiarities of the integration process of international students coming from various specific contexts in the Latvian higher education institutions. The results of the survey revealed the benefits international students find in the Latvian higher education space, as well as challenges and drawbacks which should be taken into account to ensure successful integration of international students in Latvian higher education institutions. The research is conducted in the framework of the project "Multilingual and Multicultural University: Preparation Platform for Prospective International Students" (Nr. 1.1.1.2/VIAA/1/16/019) co-funded by ERDF.

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Title
INTEGRATION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN LATVIAN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Authors
Anna Stavicka, I. Odina, A. Sedova
Proceedings
5th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference on Social Sciences and Arts SGEM 2018
Publisher
STEF92 Technology
Year
2018
Pages
435-442
SWS Citekey
Stavicka201813435442
ISSN
2367-5659
ISBN
978-619-7408-56-0
Language
en
Publication type
Proceedings Paper
Keywords
internationalizationintegrationculturevaluesmultilingual and multicultural university
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