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'New' Universities, Internationalisation and university rankings

Internationalisation of higher education, the main theme, is specifically directed at ‘new’ Universities and in particular Malaysia; however the issues and suggestions are applicable to any recently formed university and even to some of the older Institutions. A brief historical comparison shows tha...

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Main Authors: Kennedy, Robert T., Prof., Zuraidah Mohd Zain, Dr.
Format: Working Paper
Language:English
Published: Universiti Malaysia Perlis 2009
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Internationalisation
Higher education
Universities and colleges > Malaysia
Universities and colleges > Malaysia > Universiti Malaysia Perlis
University ranking
Higher education > Internationalisation
Online Access:http://dspace.unimap.edu.my/xmlui/handle/123456789/6461
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spelling my.unimap-64612009-07-17T01:22:40Z 'New' Universities, Internationalisation and university rankings Kennedy, Robert T., Prof. Zuraidah Mohd Zain, Dr. Internationalisation Higher education Universities and colleges -- Malaysia Universities and colleges -- Malaysia -- Universiti Malaysia Perlis University ranking Higher education -- Internationalisation Internationalisation of higher education, the main theme, is specifically directed at ‘new’ Universities and in particular Malaysia; however the issues and suggestions are applicable to any recently formed university and even to some of the older Institutions. A brief historical comparison shows that ‘new’ as applied to universities can have entirely different meanings. The wide ranging application of the terminology ‘Internationalisation’ requires a move towards a more application specific definition that is driven by universities rather than being the driver: a new definition is proposed. Internationalisation with respect to university age and size and related university rankings demonstrates the challenge for new universities. Consideration is given to the importance, needs and perceived risks of higher education internationalisation. The added dimension of ‘international orientation’, an international ranking systems factor, and the possible influence on the university approach to Internationalisation is discussed. Ranking pros and cons for ‘new’ universities to enter THES-like league-table ‘competitions’, and whether or not they can compete on a level playing ground with established universities are investigated. University in toto rankings are compared with subject and individual discipline ratings to support new university development in stages, and the need for a discipline based indicator system. A 3-stage (recognised, respected, ranked) 3- pathways (National, Regional, International) structured strategic planning approach to internationalisation is proposed. A brief introduction to the Malaysian Technical University System and UniMAP precedes a case study of internationalisation at UniMAP. Throughout the text Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia recommendations [8] are quoted to ensure that internationalisation activities, suggestions and recommendations are in line with the development and direction of higher education in Malaysia. 2009-07-17T01:22:39Z 2009-07-17T01:22:39Z 2007-06-15 Working Paper p.1-20 http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/6461 en Universiti Malaysia Perlis
institution Universiti Malaysia Perlis
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url_provider http://dspace.unimap.edu.my/
language English
topic Internationalisation
Higher education
Universities and colleges -- Malaysia
Universities and colleges -- Malaysia -- Universiti Malaysia Perlis
University ranking
Higher education -- Internationalisation
spellingShingle Internationalisation
Higher education
Universities and colleges -- Malaysia
Universities and colleges -- Malaysia -- Universiti Malaysia Perlis
University ranking
Higher education -- Internationalisation
Kennedy, Robert T., Prof.
Zuraidah Mohd Zain, Dr.
'New' Universities, Internationalisation and university rankings
description Internationalisation of higher education, the main theme, is specifically directed at ‘new’ Universities and in particular Malaysia; however the issues and suggestions are applicable to any recently formed university and even to some of the older Institutions. A brief historical comparison shows that ‘new’ as applied to universities can have entirely different meanings. The wide ranging application of the terminology ‘Internationalisation’ requires a move towards a more application specific definition that is driven by universities rather than being the driver: a new definition is proposed. Internationalisation with respect to university age and size and related university rankings demonstrates the challenge for new universities. Consideration is given to the importance, needs and perceived risks of higher education internationalisation. The added dimension of ‘international orientation’, an international ranking systems factor, and the possible influence on the university approach to Internationalisation is discussed. Ranking pros and cons for ‘new’ universities to enter THES-like league-table ‘competitions’, and whether or not they can compete on a level playing ground with established universities are investigated. University in toto rankings are compared with subject and individual discipline ratings to support new university development in stages, and the need for a discipline based indicator system. A 3-stage (recognised, respected, ranked) 3- pathways (National, Regional, International) structured strategic planning approach to internationalisation is proposed. A brief introduction to the Malaysian Technical University System and UniMAP precedes a case study of internationalisation at UniMAP. Throughout the text Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia recommendations [8] are quoted to ensure that internationalisation activities, suggestions and recommendations are in line with the development and direction of higher education in Malaysia.
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author Kennedy, Robert T., Prof.
Zuraidah Mohd Zain, Dr.
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Zuraidah Mohd Zain, Dr.
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title 'New' Universities, Internationalisation and university rankings
title_short 'New' Universities, Internationalisation and university rankings
title_full 'New' Universities, Internationalisation and university rankings
title_fullStr 'New' Universities, Internationalisation and university rankings
title_full_unstemmed 'New' Universities, Internationalisation and university rankings
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publisher Universiti Malaysia Perlis
publishDate 2009
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