Insights from International Students Studying in Brazil
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| Title: | Insights from International Students Studying in Brazil |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Arinola Adefila (ORCID |
| Source: | International Education Journal: Comparative Perspectives. 2025 24(2):37-60. |
| Availability: | Oceania Comparative and International Education Society. Wellington, New Zealand. Web site: https://openjournals.library.sydney.edu.au/index.php/IEJ/index |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 24 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research Tests/Questionnaires |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Foreign Students, College Students, Study Abroad, Global Approach, Student Experience, Student Mobility, Student Surveys, Student Satisfaction, Educational Quality, Barriers, Educational Strategies, Student Centered Learning, Educational Planning |
| Geographic Terms: | Brazil |
| DOI: | 10.70830/iejcp.2402.20937 |
| ISSN: | 1443-1475 2202-493X |
| Abstract: | This paper investigates the experiences of international students in Brazilian Higher Education Institutions within the context of Brazil's evolving internationalisation agenda. Despite significant investment in mobility programs, there is limited evaluation of student experiences and support mechanisms. The research addressed three core questions: Who are the international students studying in Brazil? What are their academic and social experiences? How effective are the support systems in place? Using an adapted international student survey and the Evidencing Value Framework, data were collected from 293 students. Findings reveal high satisfaction with academic quality and international office support, but highlight systemic challenges, including linguistic barriers, bureaucratic barriers to accessing social benefits, and a lack of standardised admissions. The study underscores the need for a more integrated, student-centred internationalisation strategy, including multilingual offerings, improved onboarding, and national data infrastructure to enhance policy responsiveness and institutional planning. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1493564 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This paper investigates the experiences of international students in Brazilian Higher Education Institutions within the context of Brazil's evolving internationalisation agenda. Despite significant investment in mobility programs, there is limited evaluation of student experiences and support mechanisms. The research addressed three core questions: Who are the international students studying in Brazil? What are their academic and social experiences? How effective are the support systems in place? Using an adapted international student survey and the Evidencing Value Framework, data were collected from 293 students. Findings reveal high satisfaction with academic quality and international office support, but highlight systemic challenges, including linguistic barriers, bureaucratic barriers to accessing social benefits, and a lack of standardised admissions. The study underscores the need for a more integrated, student-centred internationalisation strategy, including multilingual offerings, improved onboarding, and national data infrastructure to enhance policy responsiveness and institutional planning. |
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| ISSN: | 1443-1475 2202-493X |
| DOI: | 10.70830/iejcp.2402.20937 |
