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 reach of higher education institutions to a global audience. In order to facilitate the internationalization of the institutions, the university's top management must actively engage in strategic management planning to ensure a smooth and effective internationalization process. This qualitative research examines the efforts made by three state universities in three different contexts to internationalize themselves. The data was gathered through three Focus Group Discussions (FGD), one in each university. The participants of the FGDs were the top management of the postgraduate schools. The data was also gathered through in-depth interviews with some lecturers and the director of international offices. Our research reveals significant findings that universities being researched, use common techniques, yet contextually distinctive, to achieve internationalization goals. These strategies include collaborating on research and publications, hosting visiting lecturers, offering double degrees, appointing adjunct professors, organizing international conferences, and providing research fellowships.

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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 ...