Аннотация
The purpose of the study is the impact of external student migration on the economy of Kazakhstan, based on an analysis of existing trends in educational migration and economic development of the republic. Research methodology. Within the framework of this work, the following research methods were used: structural-functional, economic-statistical and categorical analysis, evidence-based approach: comparative analysis method, materials of expert opinion and decision-making. The actual data from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and data from the Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reform of the Republic of Kazakhstan were used as source data. Originality/value of the research. Considering that the economic conditions of countries are of great importance, many students choose economically developing states that offer favorable conditions for workers. The authors studied the main macroeconomic parameters, which include GDP per capita, population size and average annual wages of workers, as well as the share of foreign students. At the same time, in the study, the authors carried out work on assessing and modeling the educational migration of students, which affects the economic activity of Kazakhstan in the form of the formation of its model. Also, based on statistical data, a table was created for the main countries where students strive to get an education, which are developed countries of the world, such as the USA, Austria, Australia, China, the Czech Republic and Japan. Based on the created linear equation, estimating the share of foreign students, on the basis of which it is possible to determine foreign migration from the country at a certain level in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Research results. In conclusion, the main measures and proposals are provided to reduce the educational migration of students from Kazakhstan.