The Role of State Institutions in the Promotion and Development of Educational Tourism in Ukraine

Abstract

The article examines the role of state institutions in the development of international educational tourism. It is wellfounded that most of the countries of the European Union have their own system for encouraging foreign students to study in their country. The available tools for the popularization of educational tourism in the countries of the European Union are systematized. Measures and policies to support the educational sphere in terms of easing requirements during the preparation and submission of documents for foreigners wishing to study in EU countries were considered. It was found that initiatives aimed at the development of educational tourism in the countries of the European Union are coordinated centrally at the national level. For this purpose, almost every country creates centers at embassies abroad, the purpose of which is to promote higher education and the mobility of foreign students and researchers to national universities, as well as to encourage academic cooperation with other foreign countries. Prospective students who wish to apply to one of the participating German universities can first send their documents to uni-Assist. The Lisbon City Council has developed a project that aims to provide an information space and offers housing initiatives for international students who want to study in Lisbon. Commissioned by the Dutch government, education support offices have been established in various third countries and occupy a strategic position in Dutch higher education in these countries. The official web portal of the Greek state provides information and support on studying and living in Greece. The Campus France agency is tasked with promoting French higher education abroad and recruiting foreign students and researchers in France. Every year, the agency organizes a series of events around the world to promote French higher education. Family reunification and family support practices are introduced. the possibility for international students to bring their family members to the country where they are studying can also help make the study opportunity more attractive. The necessity of forming and implementing state programs to attract foreign students for the purpose of obtaining education in Ukraine has been proven, which in turn will provide an opportunity to raise the level of national competitiveness.