Globalization and Higher Education: A Malaysian Perspective

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to examine the term globalization and higher education from the perspectives of the Malaysian educational system. First, the paper aims to review the concepts of globalization and internationalization, rationale for globalization and relations between globalization and higher education. Second, the author describes a historical synopsis regarding internationalization and higher education in Malaysia. Third, Malaysian government policies on internationalization in education are discussed. Fourth, the paper illustrates the challenges of globalization in Malaysian higher education and conclusion to the discussion.
Keywords: Challenges, Globalization, Higher education, Internationalization, Policies and barriers.