Internationalization of Higher Education in Asia & Pacific: Current Trends and Future Scenarios

The Asia-Pacific region boasts the largest higher education sector in the world, with over one-third of all higher education institutions (HEIs) located here. However, despite its size, the region’s voice in internationalization has yet to achieve the prominence it deserves on the global stage. This is evident from the low participation of HEIs from Asia Pacific in the 6th IAU Global Survey on internationalization. Understanding how internationalization is perceived and evolving in this diverse and dynamic region is crucial.
The Asia-Pacific region is incredibly diverse, with a vast array of cultures and education systems. To capture these varied perspectives, this webinar explored internationalization trends in Asia Pacific, drawing insights from the results of the 6th IAU Global Survey on internationalization. Experts from key countries in the region discussed these findings, providing a comprehensive overview of the current state and future directions of internationalization of higher education across Asia Pacific.

Speakers:
 Helen Kronberger, Acting Head of International Education, Australian Trade and Investment Commission, Australia
 Xie Meng, Renmin University, China
 Yuto Kitamura, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Education, University of Tokyo, Japan
 Nopraenue Sajjarax Dhirathiti, Vice President for International Relations and Corporate Communication, Mahidol University, Thailand
 Vidya Yeravdekar, Pro Chancellor at Symbiosis International (Deemed) University