Globalization is a complex phenomenon that has influenced many aspects of our lives, including education. Its impact on education is profound, affecting higher and basic education all over the world. As a result of globalization, cultural and geographical barriers disappear, and the exchange of ideas and resources is stimulated. In this article, we aim to highlight in detail the effects of globalization on educational systems, pointing out both the benefits and the challenges that have arisen.

First, among the benefits of globalization we can mention the increased access to educational resources, the Internet facilitating quick access to information. Then we talk about the promotion of cultural diversity and a global mentality, students enriching their knowledge and intercultural skills. Academic mobility and international collaborations have increased, and students have extensive opportunities for studying abroad. At the same time, the competition between universities motivates them to adopt innovative educational practices, modern teaching methods and to update their curricula.

Despite all these advantages, we can also mention certain disadvantages brought by globalization. First of all, the inequality of access to education remains a pressing problem. Those from rural areas or disadvantaged communities have limited access to technology and modern education resources. Then, to quickly adapt to the changes that have occurred, educational systems may face significant pressures. Thus, difficulties related to infrastructure and financing may arise. At the same time, there is the risk of cultural uniformity, the dominant values and perspectives being able to replace local values and identities. As a result of the diversity of educational and curricular standards, inequalities can arise between universities, generating a fragmentation of the educational system.

The paper examines how educational systems have been influenced by globalization. We will analyze the fundamental changes that have occurred, the ways in which educational institutions have reacted to these challenges and the implications for research and development.

Our analysis underlines the need to adopt educational policies that facilitate cultural diversity, cohesion and access to quality education. But the countries should correctly and effectively manage these transformations, take advantage of the benefits offered by globalization in the educational sphere and minimize the challenges encountered. People should develop new skills, teachers and schools having a significant role in this process. But for this they need to adapt to the new realities of the present. In this way, young people will acquire the necessary skills to live in a globalized world, contributing to the creation of a fairer and more prosperous social and economic environment for the whole society.

Keywords: Globalization, education, expenditure, development.