Al-Ta'lim
Vol 33, No 2 (2026)

Understanding Internationalization of Higher Education in Indonesia: Prospects and Challenges

Teuku Zulfikar ((SCOPUS ID=56233694800
h-index = 8) Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry, Banda Aceh, Indonesia)

Emawati Emawati (Universitas Muhammadiyah Aceh)
Amiruddin Amiruddin (Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh)
Cut Fadhilah Alfa Karim (Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Jun 2026

Abstract

The internationalization of higher education plays a crucial role in expanding the global reach and competitiveness of universities. In the context of institutional internationalization, university top management is expected to engage actively in strategic planning to ensure the effective implementation of internationalization programs. This study examines the strategic efforts undertaken by three universities in achieving their internationalization goals. Data were collected through Focus Group Discussions involving top management representatives from the respective postgraduate schools. In addition, in-depth interviews were conducted with several lecturers and directors of international offices to obtain comprehensive insights into institutional practices and policies. The findings reveal that the universities employed a range of contextually distinctive yet complementary strategies to strengthen their internationalization agendas. These strategies include fostering research and publication collaborations, hosting visiting lecturers, offering double-degree programs, appointing adjunct professors, organizing international conferences, and providing research fellowships. The study highlights the importance of strategic leadership and institutional commitment in advancing higher education internationalization initiatives.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

attalim

Publisher

Subject

Religion Education

Description

Al-Talim, a peer-reviewed journal, is an interdisciplinary publication of original research and writing on education. The journal aims to provide a forum for scholarly understanding of the field of education and plays an important role in promoting the process that accumulated knowledge, values, and ...