An Exploratory Enquiry into the Internationalisation of Higher Education in the United Arab Emirates

Madichie, Nnamdi O.; Kolo, Jerry

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An Exploratory Enquiry into the Internationalisation of Higher Education in the United Arab Emirates

The Marketing Review, Vol. 13 (1) 83-99

18 Pages Posted: 25 Jun 2013 Last revised: 3 Aug 2016

See all articles by Nnamdi O. Madichie

Jerry Kolo

American University of Sharjah

Date Written: May 23, 2013

Abstract

In its bid to be at the forefront of higher education in the Arabian Gulf region, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has embarked upon major internationalisation initiatives. This paper documents the extent of these efforts in the light of observed challenges. Our paper provides some practical/social implications for foreign universities - past, present and future, contemplating 'breaking in' or 'out' as the case may be.

Keywords: branch campuses, franchise universities, higher education, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

JEL Classification: M10, M31, N35, O11, O53

Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation

Madichie, Nnamdi O. and Kolo, Jerry, An Exploratory Enquiry into the Internationalisation of Higher Education in the United Arab Emirates (May 23, 2013). The Marketing Review, Vol. 13 (1) 83-99, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2283897