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Impact of Academic Engagement and Socio-Cultural Adjustment of International Students in Malaysian Universities

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  • Yee Siew Ching

    (Department of Education, Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM JB, Skudai, Johor)

  • Zainudin Hassan

    (Department of Education, Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM JB, Skudai, Johor)

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The internationalization of higher education has emerged as a strategic priority for universities worldwide, fostering academic excellence, cultural diversity, and global competitiveness. This study examines the impact of internationalization initiatives on academic engagement and the socio-cultural adjustment of international students in Malaysian universities, with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) serving as a case institution. Guided by Cross-Cultural Adaptation Theory and Social Integration Theory, the study explored how internationalization policies, practices, and support systems shape students' academic and social experiences. A quantitative research design was employed, using a structured questionnaire distributed to international students enrolled at UTM. Data were analysed using correlation and multiple regression techniques. The results revealed a strong, positive, and statistically significant relationship between internationalization initiatives and academic engagement (β = 0.546, p

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  • Yee Siew Ching & Zainudin Hassan, 2025. "Impact of Academic Engagement and Socio-Cultural Adjustment of International Students in Malaysian Universities," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), vol. 10(10), pages 2221-2247, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjf:journl:v:10:y:2025:i:10:p:2221-2247
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