South Africa

Developing an Internationalization Policy

Authors

  • Nico Jooste University of the Free State
  • Cornelius Hagenmeier University of the Free State

Keywords:

Internationalization, national policy development, South Africa, higher education

Abstract

South Africa has completed a process of developing a national policy framework for internationalization. Following a transparent public participation process, the policy became legally binding in November 2020. It is expected to provide a broad agenda for internationalization and requires universities to adopt institutional internationalization strategies or policies. The policy provides the sector with clear guidance on internationalization for the post-COVID-19 pandemic period, and could become a model for the developing world.

Author Biographies

Nico Jooste, University of the Free State

Nico Jooste is senior director of the African Centre for Higher Education Internationalisation and a Research Associate at the University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa. Email: nico@afric.ac.za

Cornelius Hagenmeier, University of the Free State

Cornelius Hagenmeier is director of the Office for International Affairs at the University of the Free State and member of the Board of Directors of the African Centre for Higher Education Internationalisation. Email: hagenmeiercca@ufs.ac.za.

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Published

2021-04-12

How to Cite

Jooste, N., & Hagenmeier, C. (2021). South Africa: Developing an Internationalization Policy. International Higher Education, (106), 17–18. Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ihe/article/view/14527

Issue

No. 106 (2021): Spring Issue

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