COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVES ON HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEMS IN SINGAPORE, JAPAN, AND UZBEKISTAN
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17605/Keywords:
Higher education; Internationalization; Globalization; Comparative education; Educational reform; Singapore; Japan; Uzbekistan; Academic developmentAbstract
Through a comparative lens with Singapore, Japan and Uzbekistan as contrasting case studies, the internationalisation of higher education is explored as a key driver of global academic and social advancement. It is a look at how different countries meet the challenges of globalization while shaping up their Higher education sector in line with "global standards," given their respective, unique history, culture and resources.The findings indicate that Uzbekistan stands out due to its ongoing reforms and increasing exposure to the international community, Japan casts a dichotomous image between tradition and modernization, Singapore is seen as an innovative state with global competitiveness. Internationalisation poses problems of inequality, commodification and western domination even as it promotes academic quality, cross-cultural exchange and pseudo-institutional dialogue. In order to ensure that higher education continues to be a public benefit that promotes national development and international cooperation, the study concludes that effective internationalization must place a high priority on inclusivity, equity, and context-specific modifications.
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