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Serbia’s Universities Could Expand Service Exports Through International Student Recruitment

Serbian universities could develop a new source of service-export revenue by attracting international students to medical, engineering and technology programmes, provided they compete on academic quality, affordability and graduate employment prospects. International students generate more than tuition income. Their presence also creates demand for housing, transport and household consumption, giving universities an economic role that extends beyond education. Serbia has cost advantages and established academic strengths that could make selected programmes competitive across the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Asia and Africa.…