Rethinking Private Higher Education for Changing Realities

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  • Elizabeth Buckner University of Toronto

Abstract

The rise of private higher education has transformed the global higher education landscape. Despite its expansion, private higher education remains contentious, often seen as low-quality and profit-driven. Yet, private universities often fulfill key national goals, expanding access, supporting socioeconomic mobility, or offering distinctive educational models. This article calls for deeper scholarly engagement with private higher education as a lens for examining broader debates in higher education systems.

Author Biography

Elizabeth Buckner, University of Toronto

Elizabeth Buckner is associate professor of higher education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto, Canada, where she also holds the Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Higher Education for Global Sustainable Development. E-mail: elizabeth.buckner@utoronto.ca.

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Published

2025-08-05

How to Cite

Buckner, E. (2025). Rethinking Private Higher Education for Changing Realities. International Higher Education, (123), 51–52. Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ihe/article/view/20263

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No. 123 (2025): Summer Issue

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