Sociological monitoring of the features of work with international students in university environment under digital and cultural changes

At the present stage of social and economic development and in the context of sanctions policy and geopolitical tensions, the level of competition in the global higher education market is increasing many times. In order to increase Russian universities attractiveness for foreign students, it is necessary to create the most favorable conditions for studying and living. To achieve this goal, universities should apply various methods of social adaptation and cultural, educational, and educational involvement of foreign students in various processes. The results of sociological monitoring of the specifics of working with international students, conducted through an electronic questionnaire survey among specialists working with international students in 21 branches of the Financial University Under the Government of the Russian Federation (N = 128 people) located in various regions of the country, have been presented. According to the monitoring results, it has been revealed that working with international students in university environment requires the use of a system-building approach in the context of digital and cultural changes. For effective implementation of this activity, it is necessary to attract qualified specialists in the spheres of migration and visa documentation and social and psychological adaptation, as well as educational process organization. At the same time, the work should include the following aspects: forming an inclusive environment for teaching foreign citizens, implementing digital support, creating a mentoring and psychological support system, and developing practical skills.

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