A conducive learning environment in international higher education: A systematic review of research on students’ perspectives

Higher education institutions (HEIs) strive to meet international students' needs and expectations regarding their learning environments. Current literature covers a wide range of needs, expectations, HEIs' responses. However, there doesn't seem be consensus about the addressed. A coherent theoretical framework may help HEIs identify areas need provide additional resources comprehensive services. We performed systematic review obtain an overview experiences environments as described in literature. categorized perspectives into dimensions. Subsequently, we investigated whether these dimensions related three key domains outlined coverage by HEIs. Sixty-three studies were eligible for inclusion. identified 18 that could mapped onto framework. Based on results, content summarized goal direction, relationships, supporting Thirteen covered one domain, 14 two domains, 36 domains. To optimal support, should cover all Our study better understand optimize students.