Internationalization of Higher Education in the Context of Migration

Abstract

One of the characteristics of external migration in the context of globalization is international migration for the purpose of education. International migration mainly affects the population of developing countries, the main motive for movement is the desire to obtain a foreign education. Migration for educational purposes has both positive and negative consequences.

Population migration in the modern world is a global process. This is the result of economic, political, social and cultural transformations. In the modern world, globalization, which covers not only developed countries but also third world countries, has brought migration to a completely new level, making it the most important component of the activities of any state.

Considering the processes of globalization and for the further development of the country, it is important to promote international mobility in the field of higher education and science, as well as the internationalization of higher education and science, which, on the one hand, is accompanied by flows of Georgian students and scientists to educational institutions in foreign countries, and on the other hand, an increase in the number of educational programs in foreign languages ​​and foreign students in Georgia.

The aim of this study is to discuss the issues related to global migration, internationalization of higher education in the process of migration, analyze existing problems and propose solutions.