Educational Trajectory of a Foreign Student: Modern Practice of Russian Universities

This article examines current practices for developing international students’ educational pathways at Russian universities. The authors examine key organizational and pedagogical conditions and factors influencing this process. The study is based on an analysis of the practices of 30 leading Russian universities, and a survey of 330 international students from 85 countries. Key factors are identified, including the availability of methodological and career support services, informal networks of international students, the availability of state-funded places and a separate competition for international students, and opportunities for obtaining additional qualifications. Based on the collected data, a four-stage educational pathway model is proposed, including stages of career guidance, admission and mastery of the core educational program, and postgraduate support. Particular attention is paid to the need for a comprehensive approach to international students’ adaptation, language support, the ability to choose subjects, and the ability to change majors. The study emphasizes the importance of the career guidance stage, creating information redundancy, developing services, and providing comprehensive support for the successful integration of international students and improving the quality of their education.

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