The dangers in Asia’s quest for world-class universities
Document Type
Newspaper article
Source Publication
Times Higher Education
Publication Date
10-19-2016
Abstract
Asian governments are making serious efforts to boost their universities’ global competitiveness and ensure high rankings in global university league tables. The massification of higher education in Asia has also generated growing concern for graduates confronting underemployment and, indeed, unemployment.
Within this policy context, there are major challenges for higher education in Asia. Such challenges call into question the purpose of higher education itself.
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Language
English
Recommended Citation
Mok, K. H. (2016, October 19). The dangers in Asia’s quest for world-class universities. Times Higher Education. Retrieved from https://www.timeshighereducation.com/blog/dangers-asias-quest-world-class-universities