The Impact of Internationalization To Improve and Ensure Quality Education

Abstract

Purpose. Ensuring standard education through internationalization since it is a big concern in academic institutions all over the globe. The goal is to equip and introduce students and educators to the world’s innovations through globalization at the tertiary level of education and improve & ensure quality education for students and upgrade educators’ quality. Methodology. An evaluative and expository study is conducted on Daffodil International University (DIU), regarding its mission and vision toward internationalization, its collaborations, initiatives, condition of the education quality, and analysis of the mobility data in the last few years. A quantitative overview and analysis of the key performance indicators of the internationalization of DIU are applied. This study is on understanding the IoHE in the Bangladeshi context, based on experience, analysis of student/faculty mobility, and national reports from different regions. Participation in European programs or other supranational programs in education, research and capacity building, and partnerships is indicated. Findings. This study presented the effectiveness of the Internationalization of Higher Education (IoHE) considering the growth of developed countries in respect of ensuring quality education. This research established that Bangladesh is not far behind to cope with or follow the international trend, and some Bangladeshi universities are already involved with mobility programs for their undergraduatelevel students, especially DIU, Bangladesh. It resulted in finding that internationalization through mobility programs facilitates the branding and reputation of HEIs as well. Originality. In comparison to the traditional education system, the approach used in the research showed that the academic staff gets acquainted with modern teaching techniques, international standard course contents/syllabus including OBTL, and research methodologies for innovation reinforced their educational and research potential, which be proven to be important components of the overall development of students and academics, giving them awareness and helping them adopt alternative, multifaceted approaches to teachinglearning. Practical value. The result of the research can be institutionalized by policymakers, educators, and academics to create an impact on the students and to develop institutional value in the global market. Given strategies and innovative ideas can play a vital role in enhancing the quality of higher education, facilitating scholars, and improving the quality of research in various fields. Keywords: internationalization, student/faculty mobility, education, Memorandum of Understanding, globalization, HEIs