The President of Iran University of Science and Technology, Dr. Mahmoud Nili Ahmadabadi, referring to the target of attracting 320,000 international students in the seventh development plan, discussed the challenges of administrative processes in attracting these students. He emphasized that the slowness of these processes has prevented universities from achieving their goals in this area.
Challenges in Attracting International Students
Nili Ahmadabadi stated that the lack of targeted marketing and issues in the tuition transfer process are also among the main obstacles. He added that these problems directly affect the ability of universities to attract international students and could jeopardize the future of these programs.
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Considering the importance of attracting international students for enhancing educational quality and cultural exchange, the President of Iran University of Science and Technology urged relevant officials to take serious actions to facilitate these processes. He emphasized that universities should be supported in attracting international students through modern marketing and advertising methods.
Consequences and Importance of Attracting Foreign Students
Attracting international students is not only beneficial for universities but can also contribute to the economic and cultural growth of the country. Nili Ahmadabadi stated that creating a suitable environment for the education of international students can lead to the exchange of experiences and knowledge between universities and countries.
He also pointed out the necessity of improving educational and social infrastructure for international students and added that this should be considered a priority. According to him, by creating a suitable environment, the scientific and cultural capacities of international students can be utilized in the best possible way.
In conclusion, the President of Iran University of Science and Technology stated that universities must actively participate in attracting international students and reminded that this issue requires cooperation and collaboration from all relevant institutions. He emphasized that only through comprehensive and targeted planning can this important goal be achieved.
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