INTERNATIONALIZATION AT A CROSSROADS – INSIGHTS FROM THE 6TH IAU GLOBAL SURVEY

In an era marked by profound disruption—from the global pandemic to geopolitical realignments and climate anxiety—the internationalization of higher education faces both tremendous challenges and transformative opportunities. The recently released 6th IAU Global Survey on Internationalization of Higher Education offers a timely, comprehensive pulse-check on where institutions stand and where they’re headed.This landmark survey, conducted by the International Association of Universities (IAU), collected responses from 722 higher education institutions (HEIs) across 110 countries. The findings highlight a higher education landscape in flux—characterized by evolving motivations, resource disparities, and the complex interplay between global aspirations and local realities.