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Internationalisation in higher education in Latin America: policies and practice in Colombia and Mexico

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There is now an extensive literature about internationalisation in higher education. However, much of the research relates to North America and Europe. This paper is concerned with internationalisation in Latin America and seeks to consider perceptions and experiences in Colombia and Mexico, and to compare practice in the public and private sectors. Based on detailed analysis of interviews with senior managers in six universities, the paper shows a growing level of activity, with some increasing levels of planning and strategy. Important differences are identified in the response of public and private universities, reflecting funding differences and freedom to determine institutional priorities.

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    Caroline Berry

  2. University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK

    John Taylor

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Berry, C., Taylor, J. Internationalisation in higher education in Latin America: policies and practice in Colombia and Mexico. High Educ 67, 585–601 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10734-013-9667-z

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