Status of International Students in Turkey

Abstract

The phenomenon of globalization has mediated the realization of transformation and change in many areas. One of the most obvious effects of globalization in the field of education, which causes dynamic transformations in economy, political theories, socio-cultural values, science and technology, is the rise of international student mobility. International students contribute to the countries they study in, both in terms of economic income and social capital. In this sense, developed countries compete fiercely to increase the number of international students studying in their own countries while developing countries try to get a larger share from this market. When the economies of the countries that are most preferred for education are examined, it is seen that these countries earn significant income from international students. This indicates that the education branch of international students should be considered and implemented as a state policy. In this study, the policies of developed countries for the education of international students are examined, and the historical process and current situation in Turkey are discussed. In addition, the current studies in the field of international students in the world were evaluated and suggestions for increasing international student mobility were included.