Educational Migration in Eurasia
The Case of Kazakhstan
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11157201 |
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| Authors | A M Pogorelskaya (0000-0003-3003-4757, National Research Tomsk State University, 36, Lenina Prosp., Tomsk, 634050, Russian Federation, corresponding author), A Pokrovskaia (0009-0006-8195-9396, National Research Tomsk State University, 36, Lenina Prosp., Tomsk, 634050, Russian Federation) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 69 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 97-109 |
| Publication date | 2025-01-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | World Economy and International Relations (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0131-2227 • E-ISSN: 2782-4330 |
| Publisher | Primakov Institute of World Economy and International Relations (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.20542/0131-2227-2025-69-2-97-109 |
| OpenAlex | W4407553803 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 10 |
The article investigates the dynamics of educational migration from Kazakhstan and identifies factors influencing the attraction of foreign students. It traces the evolution of Kazakhstan’s educational policy from the 1990s, highlighting significant initiatives like the “Bolashak” program and the country’s integration into the European Higher Education Area. The study emphasizes the measures taken to enhance the accessibility and quality of higher education, including the establishment of foreign university branches in Kazakhstan. Using regression analysis, the research identifies key factors influencing educational migration, such as urbanization level, Internet accessibility, and the number of students enrolled in higher education. The analysis reveals a strong positive correlation between the percentage of Internet users and student outflows, indicating the role of digital information in shaping students’ decisions to study abroad. Conversely, urbanization and the number of graduates show a positive impact on attracting foreign students to Kazakhstan. The article also discusses the country’s strategic efforts to become a regional hub for student mobility, particularly through the creation of the Central Asian Higher Education Area (CAHEA). It evaluates recent policies aimed at increasing the proportion of foreign students and the challenges faced in implementing these initiatives. The practical significance of this research lies in its potential to inform policymakers about effective strategies to manage educational migration. By analyzing the relationship between educational policies and migration patterns, the study offers insights into enhancing Kazakhstan’s attractiveness as a destination for higher education. The findings highlight the importance of urban educational centers and digital infrastructure in supporting the country’s educational goals and reducing brain drain
Economic geography · Geography · Political science · Regional science · Central Asia Education and Culture · Geology · Higher Education Governance and Development · Migration and Labor Dynamics
| Highly cited | No |
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