Internationalization Policy, Opportunities, and Digital Support for Higher Education: Perspectives on Ukraine

- Ovcharuk, Oksana (orcid.org/0000-0001-7634-7922), Lytvynova, S. H. (orcid.org/0000-0002-5450-6635), Pittia, Paola (orcid.org/0000-0003-0020-9077), Shyshkina, M.P. (orcid.org/0000-0001-5569-2700), Nosenko, Yuliya (orcid.org/0000-0002-9149-8208), Marienko, M.V. (orcid.org/0000-0002-8087-962X) and Sukhikh, Alisa (orcid.org/0000-0001-8186-1715) (2026) Internationalization Policy, Opportunities, and Digital Support for Higher Education: Perspectives on Ukraine European Journal of Education, 2 (61). ISSN 0141-8211

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Abstract

Background. The article discusses the unique aspects of internationalization processes in Ukrainian educational institutions under the current martial law. The article aims to identify internationalization opportunities and challenges for the Ukrainian education and academic system and define the needs that can be addressed through digital support. Methods. To achieve this, the study employs a mixed-methods approach, including the analysis of a survey regarding the use of digital tools by 94 Ukrainian educators and PhD students. The research is guided by the "Crisis-Informed Digital Internationalization" (CIDI) conceptual framework to evaluate digital infrastructure and agency. Findings. During the research, it was discovered that internationalization today depends on the digitalisation of educational institutions and, therefore, opens new opportunities and prospects for creating conditions for students and teachers. The findings demonstrated that the most frequently used digital tools by students are Google Drive, Google Classroom, and Google Meet. Conversely, applications such as Zoom, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are utilised less frequently for routine tasks. Statistical analysis further revealed a strong correlation between self-reported digital competence and the effective integration of AI tools for international research collaboration. Conclusions and Recommendations. Thus, based on the results obtained, the authors present their vision of digital support for internationalization processes in higher education institutions. The study implies that Ukrainian HEIs should prioritize virtual mobility and AI-driven support to maintain global academic presence. The paper concludes that digital resilience serves as a foundational mechanism for maintaining academic continuity during geopolitical crises.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	HEIs, internationalization policy, sustainability, digital support
Subjects:	Science and knowledge. Organization. Computer science. Information. Documentation. Librarianship. Institutions. Publications > 00 Prolegomena. Fundamentals of knowledge and culture. Propaedeutics > 004 Computer science and technology. Computing. Data processing > 004.7 Computer communication. Computer networks Science and knowledge. Organization. Computer science. Information. Documentation. Librarianship. Institutions. Publications > 00 Prolegomena. Fundamentals of knowledge and culture. Propaedeutics > 004 Computer science and technology. Computing. Data processing > 004.9 Application-oriented computer-based techniques Science and knowledge. Organization. Computer science. Information. Documentation. Librarianship. Institutions. Publications > 3 Social Sciences > 37 Education > 37.01/.09 Special auxiliary table for theory, principles, methods and organization of education Science and knowledge. Organization. Computer science. Information. Documentation. Librarianship. Institutions. Publications > 3 Social Sciences > 37 Education > 378 Higher education. Universities. Academic study
Divisions:	Institute for Digitalisation of Education > Comparative Studies for Department Information and Educational Innovations
Depositing User:	Завідувач відділом Оксана Василівна Овчарук
Date Deposited:	26 Jun 2026 07:44
Last Modified:	26 Jun 2026 07:44
URI:	https://lib.iitta.gov.ua/id/eprint/749727

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