Abstract
The spread of the neo-liberal ideology internationally has encouraged increased marketisation of higher education systems right around the world. With marketisation promoting competition, efficiency and revenue generation, many countries have begun to recruit more foreign students. Higher education has moved towards becoming a profitable commodity to be traded internationally. Nowadays, also small countries are challenged to play a role in the international student market. The purpose of this article is to analyse the perspectives of key stakeholders in a small East European higher education system (Lithuania) on its ambitious internationalisation strategy to substantially increase the percentage of higher education enrolments taken by international students. The potential advantages and disadvantages of this strategy are examined and the implications for higher education institutions in small countries are discussed.
DOI
10.1080/03075079.2014.942267
Publication Date
2016-03-03
Publication Title
Studies in Higher Education
Volume
41
Issue
3
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
ISSN
1470-174X
Embargo Period
2024-11-19
First Page
491
Last Page
507
Recommended Citation
Urbanovič, J., Wilkins, S., & Huisman, J. (2016) 'Issues and challenges for small countries in attracting and hosting international students: the case of Lithuania', Studies in Higher Education, 41(3), pp. 491-507. Informa UK Limited: Available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/03075079.2014.942267
