Internationalising Higher Education

Demand for transnational higher education is predicted to increase significantly. There are already an estimated 220,000 international students following UK higher education programmes delivered overseas. By 2010, it is likely that demand for transnational education will be even greater than the number of international students seeking an overseas campus-based experience (Vision 2020). This session will present an analysis of the TNE student decision-making research now available and new research on understanding UK institution decision-making in transnational education. It will also include a host country perspective - Japan's response to the growth in TNE and its implications
Allison Doorbar speaks on 'Transnational education student decision-making: research perspectives'. With reference to various studies, including student decision-making research commissioned by the British Council, Allison will present an analysis of student perceptions of transnational education programmes.
Dr Ning Tang speaks on 'Understanding UK institution decision-making in transnational education'. This new research considers the motivations of UK institutions in delivering transnational education. The research identifies the strategic drivers, motivations, capability and expectations of UK higher education institutions. It will also look at emergent models of delivery.
Professor Fujio Ohmori speaks on 'Transnational higher education and its quality assurance: from a Japanese viewpoint'. Professor Ohmori examines the educational, economic and political issues at stake when higher education crosses national borders. This presentation is from the viewpoint of a Japanese academic who, as a former government official, had experience of engaging in the WTO/GATS negotiations co-ordinating Japan's policy changes on transnational higher education and its quality assurance.