Analysis of university student mobility in two regions of Perú

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ID22165348
AuthorsOlga Mendoza-León (0000-0003-4934-4800, National University of Trujillo), Lilliam E Hidalgo-Benites (Universidad Nacional de Piura), María Elena Huilca-Flores (Universidad Nacional de Piura), Iris Vásquez-Alburqueque (National University of Trujillo)
Year2026
Volume11
Publication date2026-04-24
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2504-284X • E-ISSN: 2504-284X
PublisherFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/feduc.2026.1749400
OpenAlexW7155512212
LanguageEN
References cited17

Introduction Student mobility is a strategic component for the quality and internationalization of higher education; however, its development in Peruvian public universities has limitations associated with structural and institutional factors. The objective of the study was to analyze the socioeconomic, academic, motivational, and family characteristics of university students, as well as their relationship with their level of knowledge about student mobility procedures. Methodology A quantitative, applied research study was conducted using a non-experimental, cross-sectional, and correlational design. The sample consisted of 402 undergraduate students from the National University of Piura and the National University of Trujillo, who were given a validated questionnaire. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, odds ratio calculations, and profile identification through cluster analysis. Results The results show statistically significant associations between knowledge of mobility procedures and institutional, academic, and motivational variables ( p < 0.05). In particular, students at the National University of Trujillo are more likely to be aware of these procedures than their peers at the National University of Piura (OR = 2.188). Likewise, different profiles of students were identified who, despite their sociodemographic differences, share a limited knowledge of the student mobility process. Conclusions It is concluded that student mobility does not depend solely on individual motivation or economic capacity, but on the articulation of institutional strategies aimed at strengthening management, communication, and equitable access to information, highlighting virtual mobility as a viable alternative for expanding student participation

Descriptive statistics · Higher education · Internationalization · Odds · Public university · Higher Education and Sustainability · Higher Education Governance and Development · Knowledge Management in Higher Education

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