PurposeThis study aims to construct a system of indicators for measuring the internationalization of universities allowing comparative self-assessment by universities in Asia.Design/methodology/approachTo achieve the aforementioned... more
PurposeThis study aims to construct a system of indicators for measuring the internationalization of universities allowing comparative self-assessment by universities in Asia.Design/methodology/approachTo achieve the aforementioned research purpose, the authors conducted three surveys and held an expert roundtable discussion. Two surveys were conducted, one in Japan and the other in Asia, to identify important indicators for measuring the internationalization of universities. Additionally, a survey of experts was conducted to identify effective indicators for benchmarking internationalization among universities in Asia. An analysis of each survey was examined during the roundtable discussion, and a system of internationalization indicators was constructed.FindingsThe three survey results showed similarities and differences between the relative importance accorded to 53 internationalization indicators by universities in Japan and in other Asian countries, as well as in the experts...
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Overall, the results of the 2014 survey highlight the impact of major national policy initiatives on the internationalization goals, strategies, and priorities of Japanese colleges and universities, and indicate a fairly close alignment... more
Overall, the results of the 2014 survey highlight the impact
of major national policy initiatives on the internationalization
goals, strategies, and priorities of Japanese colleges and
universities, and indicate a fairly close alignment between
government and institutional objectives. Student mobility
and global learning are at the forefront for much of the sector,
while international visibility and research are key priorities
for a subset of universities, whose international activities in
these realms are supported by targeted government policies.
of major national policy initiatives on the internationalization
goals, strategies, and priorities of Japanese colleges and
universities, and indicate a fairly close alignment between
government and institutional objectives. Student mobility
and global learning are at the forefront for much of the sector,
while international visibility and research are key priorities
for a subset of universities, whose international activities in
these realms are supported by targeted government policies.
