Student mobility as an instrument of internationalisation: experiences from central Europe
This article analyses how student mobility functions as a component of academic diplomacy in Central Europe, focusing on Slovakia, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Austria. Based on policy documents, programme reports, and comparative data, it explores how these countries integrate student exchanges in...
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| Μορφή: | Article ou chapitre numérique |
| Γλώσσα: | Français |
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2026
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| Διαθέσιμο Online: | Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM |
| Περίληψη: | This article analyses how student mobility functions as a component of academic diplomacy in Central Europe, focusing on Slovakia, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Austria. Based on policy documents, programme reports, and comparative data, it explores how these countries integrate student exchanges into broader strategies of internationalisation and influence. While operating under a shared European framework, national approaches differ in tuition policies, scholarship schemes, language support, and post-study residence conditions. These differences shape both outbound and inbound mobility patterns, reflecting varying levels of state engagement in steering international academic flows. The analysis identifies persistent barriers, including financial limitations, insufficient English-taught programs, brain drain, and visa regulations. It examines how national governments attempt to mitigate them through policy instruments such as fundings, return incentives, and digital service portals. The article concludes that student mobility proves most effective as a tool of academic diplomacy when financial aid, language preparation, and residence pathways are coherently aligned. Finally, it offers a set of practical, low-threshold policy recommendations is proposed, applicable to small and medium sized countries seeking to strengthen their international academic presence without introducing major legislative reforms. |
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