An Evaluation of the Spatial Repercussions of Student Mobility Policy in European Higher Education Area Using Network Analysis

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  • Author(s): Savas Zafer Sahin (ORCID Savas Zafer Sahin (ORCID 0000-0001-8915-5823); Betül Bulut Sahin (ORCID Betül Bulut Sahin (ORCID 0000-0002-9365-6863); Emrah Söylemez (ORCID Emrah Söylemez (ORCID 0000-0003-4150-3184)
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Research in Educational Administration & Leadership. 2024 9(1):74-121.
  • Publication Date:
    2024
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      EARDA Turkish Educational Administration Research & Development Association. Dokuz Eylul University, Buca Faculty of Education, Izmir, Turkey 35150. e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/real/archive
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Physical Description:
      48
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
      Postsecondary Education
    • Descriptors:
      Student Mobility
      Educational Policy
      Study Abroad
      Higher Education
      International Cooperation
      Educational Cooperation
      Foreign Countries
      Comparative Education
      International Organizations
      Network Analysis
      Foreign Students
      Cross Cultural Studies
    • Geographic Terms:
      European Union
    • ISSN:
      2564-7261
    • Abstract:
      The mobility of international students is a crucial tool for the European Union's goal of creating a unified European Higher Education Area. Despite the initial assumption that all European universities and students can benefit equally from cross-university study experiences, certain European regions have become disproportionately favored over time. This has resulted in specific geographical patterns, challenging the principles of equality and openness in the EU's higher education policy. To better understand these spatial effects and enhance the EU's mobility policy effectiveness, this research analyzes the network properties of Erasmus+, comparing it with traditional degree-seeking activities. Utilizing a modularity measure with data from the EU and UNESCO, the study reveals significant sub-regional variations in the Erasmus+ geographical network, posing challenges for policy implementation and limiting mobility alternatives.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2024
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1421109