Exploring Erasmus student mobility in Ukraine: A case study

Authors

  • Yevhen Baranchenko Northumbria University Newcastle-upon-Tyne
  • Andrey Yukhanaev Dr. Andrey Yukhanaev is an Associate Professor in Strategic Management and International Business. He holds an MBA degree from Northumbria University and a PhD from The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration. Dr. Yukhanaev is an active researcher in the areas of internationalisation of the firm, foreign direct investments in emerging markets, corporate governance and institutional development of the post-Soviet economies.
  • Pedro Patoilo Lancaster University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15549/jeecar.v3i1.94

Keywords:

student mobility, Ukraine, higher education, case study

Abstract

In the context of increasing interest in the internationalisation of education, the Erasmus programme of student mobility led by the European Commission is perceived as a highly desirable by many stakeholders.  Despite the high demand emanating from Ukrainian students for Erasmus programme participation, the inward student mobility of EU nationals to Ukraine remains exceptionally low at the undergraduate level. The main aim of the current study is to explore the inward Erasmus student mobility mechanism in Ukraine through application of the single case study approach.  The data were collected through participant observation, two rounds of interviews and the analysis of the participant diary.  The research outcomes shed light on how the inward Erasmus student mobility programme in Ukraine can be arranged more effectively. We identified four broad areas by means of thematic analysis, which includes transparency of the process; communication; living conditions; learning process and facilities.

Author Biographies

Yevhen Baranchenko, Northumbria University Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Dr. Yevhen Baranchenko is a Lecturer in Strategic Management and International Business at Newcastle Business School of Northumbria University (UK). Yevhen has been engaged in research in a variety of areas including inter-organizational collaboration, international business, higher education and research methods. He also has been involved in a TEMPUS project, which supported the modernization of the system of higher education in Ukraine.

Andrey Yukhanaev, Dr. Andrey Yukhanaev is an Associate Professor in Strategic Management and International Business. He holds an MBA degree from Northumbria University and a PhD from The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration. Dr. Yukhanaev is an active researcher in the areas of internationalisation of the firm, foreign direct investments in emerging markets, corporate governance and institutional development of the post-Soviet economies.

Dr. Andrey Yukhanaev is an Associate Professor in Strategic Management and International Business. He holds an MBA degree from Northumbria University and a PhD from The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration. Dr. Yukhanaev is an active researcher in the areas of internationalisation of the firm, foreign direct investments in emerging markets, corporate governance and institutional development of the post-Soviet economies.

Pedro Patoilo, Lancaster University

Pedro Patoilo is a master student at Lancaster University (UK).

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2016-03-29

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Baranchenko, Y., Yukhanaev, A., & Patoilo, P. (2016). Exploring Erasmus student mobility in Ukraine: A case study. Journal of Eastern European and Central Asian Research (JEECAR), 3(1), 10. https://doi.org/10.15549/jeecar.v3i1.94

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2016): Journal of Eastern European and Central Asian Research

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