INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL MIGRATION

Abstract

According to numerous reports, the number of international students in 2016 has increased five times compared to
1975. As a result of education migration most countries are facing a brain drain problem. Clear understanding of
migration trends and patterns can help to adjust programs and take measures to regulate the migration of qualified
professionals. The article addresses major trends of students’ international migration in the field of higher education;
identifies factors, affecting the choice of the country of study. The article also assesses similarities and differences in the
international migration coordination policies of the countries, leading in educational migration. As a result, the top
educational migration destinations, as well as the most qualitative and promising ways of regulating international
educational migration were identified. This experience will allow other countries to improve the quality of education
received by international students, as well as motivate highly qualified specialists to return home upon graduation.

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