Does Quality Matters? Trends in Internationalization of Universities

Muhammad Asif

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Muhammad Asif

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internationalization, trends, presence, openness, excellence, quality of education

Abstract

Internationalization is imperative for the future development of the universities. By internationalization we share our insights and knowledge and seek to learn from the experience, cultures and research of others. The purpose of this study is to discuss common trends and patterns of internationalization and analyze empirically that how internationalization of university is important for university prestige and excellence in education and research. The common trends in higher education are the expansion of education, the assurance of education standards and a quality education, encouraging of competition to promote excellence and to promote research and development internationally. The empirical evidences show that internationalization of universities is significantly important for the promotion of education and research as a symbol of excellence.

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Does Quality Matters? Trends in Internationalization of Universities. (2014). Global Journal of Human-Social Science, 14(G2), 35-45. https://socialscienceresearch.org/index.php/GJHSS/article/view/1147

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