Outcomes of international student mobility programs: a systematic review and agenda for future research. Issue 9 (2nd September 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Roy, Achinto; Newman, Alexander; Ellenberger, Tori; Pyman, Amanda
• Is Part Of: Studies in higher education. Volume 44:Issue 9(2019)
• Page Start: 1630
• Page End: 1644
• Publication Date: 2019-09-02
• Subjects: International student mobility -- student exchange -- short-term study abroad -- cultural outcomes -- personal outcomes -- employment and career outcomes -- benefits; Education, Higher -- Periodicals; 378.005
• DOI: 10.1080/03075079.2018.1458222
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0307-5079

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Scholarly studies of international student mobility programs have increased during the last two decades, particularly following the Bologna Declaration. Nevertheless, a systematic review of international student mobility programs and the outcomes and benefits derived from participation in such programs has not been undertaken. This paper provides a comprehensive review of studies examining the various outcomes of student participation in short-term international mobility programs and identifies under-researched areas such as employment and career outcomes. A future research agenda based on the review is outlined, along with recommendations for improving research designs in order to increase our understanding of the short- and long-term outcomes of international student mobility programs.