International educational experts have identified trends that will continue and develop in the field of student mobility in the next 10 years - experts have revealed 4 main trends.
Trend No1. Digitalization
Distance and online learning has been an integral part of the educational process for several years, and this position will only strengthen over the years in the future. Now more and more universities, schools and centers of additional education are developing their local virtual platforms, launching fully distance programs and courses or offering education in a hybrid format. This allows foreigners to become students of institutions abroad without leaving their home country. For the centers themselves, this is also a big plus: there are no costs for the maintenance of residential buildings, classrooms, and meals for students.
Trend No2. Changing the geography of flows
If a couple of years ago the top of the most popular countries for education abroad were entirely European countries and the United States of America, today the situation has changed a lot. New educational centers are appearing in Asia, the Middle East and Latin America: traditional areas remain popular, but foreign applicants are increasingly choosing alternative options. They attract them with more affordable prices, quality education and a more loyal migration policy.
Trend No3. Financial inclusion
Scholarship programs and financial support are becoming a priority for universities. Previously, quotas for state-funded education were allocated in small numbers, often preference was given to local students, leaving a small part of places with scholarships for foreigners - today educational institutions are developing new funding models to make education affordable for students from different countries and social groups.
Trend No4. Personalization
Individual learning trajectories are becoming a standard, not a privilege only for students of prestigious universities. Universities offer flexible programs that allow you to:
- choose courses of interest,
- to form their own curriculum,
- participate in international projects.
All these trends open up new opportunities for students, making international education more accessible and diverse. Global universities are adapting to the current realities by offering innovative solutions in the field of education and support for international students.
