International student mobility in Türkiye: An example from Ege University Faculty of Education
Makaleler > Tam Makale · 2026
Yazarlar: Gamze BİLİR SEYHAN, Sibel SÖNMEZ
Journal of Teacher Development and Education, Uluslararası, 2026, cilt 4, ss 27-41
Özet
This paper aims to examine international student mobility at Ege University in Türkiye from students' perspectives. To achieve the study's aim, the following subheadings are considered: the process of international student mobility at Ege University, students' experiences in the mobility program, and the advantages and disadvantages of the mobility program for students. In this context, researchers conducted the focus group interview to examine students’ experiences. The study participants consisted of six students from the Preschool Education program at the Faculty of Education at Ege University. Two are returning students, two are still present international students, and the last two are new candidates for the international student mobility program. Furthermore, one of the authors was the coordinator of the International Student Mobility program in the Department of Primary Education at Ege University. It is believed that this provided depth information about the mobility process. Here, the entire student mobility process is presented through students’ experiences. According to the results of the study, all students shared positive experiences about the international student mobility program in the focus group interview. It can be concluded that the international student mobility program has too many outcomes for students, and the program meets the students’ expectations in Ege University.