Binational Universities

Platforms for Cross-Border Academic and Economic Development

Authors

  • Jason E. Lane University of Illinois
  • Jessica Schueller Cross-Border Education Research Team (C-BERT)

Keywords:

workforce development, Germany, Mongolia, Europe & Central Asia, transnational higher education (TNE), binational university, cross-border collaboration, intercultural exchange

Abstract

Binational universities are a form of transnational education formed through bilateral agreements between governments, combining the educational systems of two countries. Unlike international branch campuses, they are entirely new institutions aimed at promoting cross-border collaboration, academic innovation, research, and economic development. Despite challenges related to governance and funding, binational universities are a promising model for fostering international cooperation and addressing global issues through collaborative efforts.

Author Biographies

Jason E. Lane, University of Illinois

Jason E. Lane is professor of international and higher education at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, senior advisor to the president of the University of Illinois System for Strategic Initiatives, and codirector of the Cross-Border Education Research Team (C-BERT), Albany, New York, United States. E-mail: jlane99@illinois.edu.

Jessica Schueller, Cross-Border Education Research Team (C-BERT)

Jessica Schueller is research associate with the Cross-Border Education Research Team (C-BERT) and a consultant specializing in international higher education, career services, and transnational higher education. E-mail: schuellerjess@gmail.com.

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Published

2025-01-13

How to Cite

Lane, J., & Schueller, J. (2025). Binational Universities: Platforms for Cross-Border Academic and Economic Development. International Higher Education, (121), 18–19. Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ihe/article/view/18833

Issue

No. 121 (2024): Winter Issue

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