ECONOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF THE DYNAMICS OF EDUCATIONAL MIGRATION OF UKRAINIAN CITIZENS TO EUROPEAN COUNTRIES UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF FULL - SCALE WAR
Abstract
The article analyzes the dynamics of educational migration of Ukrainian citizens to European countries during the full-scale war. The events of 2022 triggered large migration flows that affected educational systems in EU countries. A significant share of forced migrants are school pupils and students, leading to new patterns of educational mobility and integration of Ukrainian learners into the European educational space. The study aims to identify key trends in educational migration and assess factors influencing the number of Ukrainian students in host countries. The empirical basis includes data from Eurostat, UNHCR, OECD and national statistics for 2022-2025. Correlation analysis and linear and multiple regression models are applied. The results show a positive relationship between school educational migration and the number of Ukrainian university students, indicating stable educational migration trajectories.
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