Reviving global mobility: Exploring traditional and virtual study abroad management

In recent decades, international academic mobility has emerged as a rapidly growing and dynamic phenomenon within the realm of higher education, expanding and evolving the concept of a study abroad. Millions of students aspire to cross international borders to experience diverse cultures, form new social connections, gain global perspectives, and enhance their educational experiences (Mammadova, 2023a). In response, policymakers, university administrators, and other stakeholders involved in mobility programs have worked diligently to meet the evolving needs of students, striving to make these programs more accessible and user-friendly. In other words, international mobility programs offered by Erasmus+, the European Union, eTwinning, and other similar initiatives have gained widespread adoption within the global academic community.