Migration (educational migration) is a specific form of human migration defined by the movement of individuals primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational pursuits, such as studying, teaching, or conducting research. This encompasses the relocation of students, academics, and researchers across geographical boundaries, which can be international or domestic, and may involve temporary or potentially long-term stays. As a research concept, it investigates the drivers and patterns of such mobility, its multifaceted impacts on individuals, institutions, and both sending and receiving societies, including demographic shifts, human capital flows, and cultural exchange. Within the academic contexts of public finance, it examines the fiscal costs and benefits associated with educational mobility, such as investment in educational infrastructure, public service provision, and economic contributions. In relation to social diversity, it analyzes how the arrival of individuals with diverse backgrounds for educational purposes influences social composition, integration processes, and the dynamics of multiculturalism.