Marketing Higher Education in Russia

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• 1. Introduction
• 1.1 General Background
• 1.2 Objective and methodology
• 1.3 Structure
• 2. Situation analysis
• 2.1 Geographic environment
• 2.2 Demographic development
• 2.3 Economic Development
• 2.4 Regional Development and Investment climate
• 2.5 Culture and Language
• 2.6 Summary – Key points
• 3. The Russian Education System
• 3.1 Educational background
• 3.2 Institutions of HE
• 3.3 Workforce in HE
• 3.4 Types of Study
• 3.5 Grades and diploma
• 3.6 State education expenditures
• 3.7 Private sector HE
• 3.8 Summary - Key points
• 4. Industry surrounding and limiting factors
• 4.1 Household spending on HE
• 4.2 Access to HE, tuition fees and grants
• 4.3 Most demanded Faculties by the labour market
• 4.4 Summary - Key points
• 5. Consumer perspective
• 5.1 Consumer incomes and spending
• 5.2 General Consumer Attitudes towards HE
• 5.3 Consumer attitudes towards Russian HE
• 5.4 Consumer attitudes towards spending on HE
• 5.5 Education preferences and consumer perceptions on professions
• 5.6 Consumer attitudes towards Germany and German HE
• 5.7 Summary – Key Points
• 6. Industry perspective – the German view
• 6.1 Student's enrolment and mobility
• 6.2 Preferred destinations
• 6.3 Attitudes towards German HE
• 6.4 Summary – Key Points
• 7. Other players in the Market
• 8. Market access and barriers
• 9. Future perspectives
• 9.1 Future growth potential of HE in Russia
• 9.2 Future growth potential of HE-exchange with Russia and growth in mobility to Germany
• 9.3 Recommended response of German HEIs

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study analyzes the market potential in Russia for German higher education institutions. It examines the Russian higher education system, the relevant economic and social factors influencing demand, and the perspectives of both Russian consumers and German institutions. The goal is to provide a comprehensive assessment of opportunities and challenges for German universities seeking to expand their presence in the Russian market.

• The Russian higher education system and its characteristics.
• Economic and demographic factors affecting demand for higher education in Russia.
• Consumer attitudes and preferences regarding higher education in Russia and Germany.
• The perspectives of German higher education institutions on the Russian market.
• Market access and barriers for German institutions in Russia.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1: Introduction provides background on the evolving internationalization strategies of German higher education, shifting from development aid to market-driven approaches. Chapter 2: Situation analysis offers an overview of the geographic, demographic, economic, cultural, and linguistic context in Russia. Chapter 3: The Russian Education System details the structure, institutions, funding, and workforce of the Russian higher education system. Chapter 4: Industry surrounding and limiting factors discusses factors impacting access to higher education in Russia such as household spending and tuition fees. Chapter 5: Consumer perspective explores consumer attitudes, preferences, and perceptions regarding higher education, including those toward German institutions. Chapter 6: Industry perspective – the German view presents the German viewpoint on student enrollment and mobility to and from Russia.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Higher education, Russia, Germany, market analysis, internationalization, consumer behavior, economic development, education system, market access, student mobility.