MASSIFICATION AND INTERNATIONALIZATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS

Abstract

The contemporary landscape of higher education is characterized by a dual phenomenon: massification and internationalization. Massification refers to the expansion of higher education access to a broader demographic, while internationalization signifies the integration of an international, intercultural, or global dimension into the purpose, functions, and delivery of post-secondary education. The contemporaneous phenomena of massification and internationalization have transformed the higher education landscape, precipitating a myriad of complexities and opportunities. This paper seeks to elucidate the intricate interplay between these two paradigms, exploring the concomitant challenges and opportunities that arise within this educational milieu. By examining the implications of massification and internationalization on institutional practices, educational quality, and socio-economic factors, this discourse endeavors to provide a comprehensive understanding of the evolving dynamics in higher education. It provides a critical examination of the concomitant problems and prospects arising from these twin trends, with a particular focus on their implications for academic quality, cultural diversity, and economic. There should be Institutional Capacity Building, Investing in infrastructure and human resources to ensure academic quality and responsiveness to diverse student needs. In conclusion, the massification and internationalization of higher education present a complex paradox, replete with both problems and prospects as institutions navigate these twin trends.