Agents in the Grey Zone of International Student Recruitment
Journal
International Higher Education
ISSN
1084-0613
ISSN-Digital
2372-4501
ISBN
978-3-96037-383-4
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2026-09-14
Author(s)
Abstract
International student recruitment agents have become central actors in global higher education. Yet their growing influence raises ethical, academic, and regulatory concerns. Drawing on the case of Georgia, this article examines how reliance on agents can support access while also encouraging over-commercialization and argues that agents require stronger transparency, oversight, and accountability.
Language
English (United States)
Keywords
academic integrity
agents
Georgia
higher education
internationalization
mobility
HSG Classification
contribution to practical use / society
Refereed
Yes
Publisher
Boston College University Libraries
Volume
Fall
Number
128
Start page
30
End page
31
Subject(s)
Division(s)
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142.25 KB
Format
Adobe PDF
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