Türkiye’de Yükseköğretimin Uluslararasılaşmasının Genel Görünümü

Abstract

This descriptive case study aims to map the internationalization of higher education in Turkey. In this study, interview form developed by Helms, Brajkovic, and Struthers (2017) was translated and used. This form, which was developed at the Centre for Internationalization and Global Engagement (CIGE) within the body of the American Council on Education [ACE], is based on the Comprehensive Internationalization Model (ACE, 2013). The study group consists of experts and managers of the international relations offices. The content analysis method was used in the analysis of the data. We have investigated that the legal commitment of universities towards internationalization is high. Universities carry out the internationalization practices through administrative sub-units formed according to the type of internationalization activity. Universities declare their internationalization activities and goals in mission-vision documents or strategic plans, and universities subject their internationalization efforts to internal or external evaluation. Another essential point is that the university’s senior management cares for and embraces internationalization practices. Universities are determined to offer their students an international education program/foreign language through compulsory/elective courses. Universities aim to increase the number of international students by setting certain numerical goals and geographical targets. The internal conflicts experienced in Turkey's neighbouring countries stand out as a factor damaging the image of Turkey. Universities carry out their internationalization activities consciously and purposefully toward countries with historical and cultural heritage. It is concluded that the internationalization status of universities in the context of cooperation and partnerships is expanding to cover the whole world.