The second meeting of the managers of international student recruitment at the country's universities was held online with the aim of examining innovative strategies for attracting students, particularly through the development of online and electronic courses. This meeting was attended by Abbas Ghanbari-Bagestan, Deputy for Scholarships and Foreign Students Affairs, and a number of university officials.
Challenges and Opportunities for Attracting Foreign Students
During this meeting, various topics regarding the challenges and opportunities for attracting foreign students were discussed. One of the main focuses of this session was to facilitate the issuance of collective permits for first-tier universities, which could help in conducting online courses at the master's level. Additionally, the discussion included leveraging the scientific and cultural capacities of the African market as a new opportunity for attracting foreign students.
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As the world of education is rapidly changing, creating online courses can help universities align with the needs of international students. These courses are not only easily accessible but also provide the opportunity to attract students from distant locations. In this regard, university managers exchanged views on hybrid educational models and how to improve the quality of online courses.
Development of Hybrid Educational Models
Hybrid educational models, which combine in-person and online education, can help provide a more comprehensive and effective experience for international students. These models allow universities to make the best use of their facilities and resources while addressing the diverse needs of students.
Abbas Ghanbari-Bagestan emphasized during this meeting that universities must prioritize updating and improving their educational content to be more successful in attracting international students. He also pointed out the necessity of creating the required infrastructure for conducting high-quality online courses.
Ultimately, this meeting is considered an important step towards improving the process of attracting international students and increasing the competitiveness of the country's universities. Given the growing trend of online education globally, universities must continuously seek solutions to improve and develop online courses.
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