Disciplinary Composition of International Students in Russian Universities: Political, Administrative, and Market Logics of Internationalization in Historical Perspective
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Overview
Historical analysis shows how internationalization shapes student discipline choices in Russia, indicating broader policies at play.
Key Points
This paper aims to explore how the disciplinary composition of international students relates to university internationalization in Russia over time.
Utilized a longitudinal dataset from archival records and administrative statistics spanning from the mid-1970s to 2024.
Analyzed international student enrollment across four historical periods defined by different political, market, and administrative logics.
Investigation of mechanisms linking governance logic to student discipline choices.
Established that disciplinary composition is influenced by recruitment instruments for state-funded students and varying student demand based on origin.
Demonstrated that monitoring disciplinary distribution offers richer insights into internationalization policies than total enrollment figures.
Highlighted significant variations in student disciplines across historical periods in response to shifting governance strategies.