Internationalization

“Internationalization is a strategy for an institution to respond to the many demands placed upon by globalization, and as a way for higher education to prepare individuals for engagement in a globalized world.”

Philip Altbach, 2010

Internationalization: benefits and advantages

Teaching staff

– gaining an international experience,

– professional development

Students

– knowledge and skills that are valued around the world,

– «citizens of the world»,

– communication skills,

– employment benefits

University

– image and reputation increasing,

– joint use of partner capacity,

– growth of attractiveness and recognition of educational programs,

– research development and technology transfer,

– contingent increase,

– income growth

Internationalization of Zhangir Khan University: goal and objectives

Goal:

Increasing international prestige and academic reputation, increasing the research power of the university, based on global orientation and mobility

Objectives:

• Internationalization of the content of programs (“internationalization of home”);
• Strengthening academic mobility;

• Expansion of international research;
• International recognition and reputation;
• Building of networking and developing partnership.