INTERNATIONALIZATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION: POLICY AND MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES IN CENTRAL ASIA

Ergasheva Ozodabonu Bahodirjon qizi

Student of the Faculty of Philology Kokand State University

Keywords: Keywords: higher education, internationalization, Central Asia, education policy, academic mobility, governance, quality assurance

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Abstract

Abstract: The internationalization of higher education is an increasingly important agenda in global academic systems. Central Asian countries, including Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan, have been actively pursuing reforms to align their higher education systems with international standards. This article explores key policy and management challenges facing the internationalization process in Central Asia, including governance, quality assurance, mobility programs, language barriers, and institutional capacity. Drawing on regional policy analysis and case studies, it provides recommendations for building sustainable and inclusive internationalization strategies.

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