International Student Mobility: Socioeconomic Factors and Encountered Problems in the Eskişehir Sample

Authors : Ahmet Özalp, Emre Şimşir, Burak Doğan

Pages : 11-41

Doi:10.17233/sosyoekonomi.2025.02.01

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Publication Date : 2025-04-26

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :International student mobility is gaining importance due to globalisation and the expansion of cultural and academic interactions between countries. Türkiye has drawn considerable attention from international students in recent years, ranking among the top 10 countries globally in terms of the number of international students it hosts. This study examines the challenges faced by international students studying in Türkiye and the socioeconomic push-pull factors that influence their educational choices. The research employed a qualitative approach using semi-structured interviews. International students studying at universities in Eskişehir were selected through snowball sampling, and interviews were conducted using a semi-structured interview form. The results revealed that international students encounter challenges such as discrimination, language learning difficulties, and cultural adaptation issues in Türkiye.
Keywords : Uluslararası Öğrenci, Hareketlilik, Eğitim, Sosyoekonomik Faktörler, Adaptasyon