As financial pressures mean institutions look more to overseas markets for their student base, and government regulation and policies drive the need for graduates ready for an interconnected world, internationalising higher education (HE) has become a must.
Internationalising higher education is an ongoing, institution-wide commitment to foster a globally aware and inclusive learning environment. This process encompasses all aspects of HE, from teaching and learning to research and collaboration. Internationalisation benefits all HE students, regardless of their location, background, discipline, or mode of study.
By promoting a diverse and inclusive learning experience, HE institutions prepare graduates to thrive in an interconnected world. By working together, we can create a learning environment that reflects the rich mix of cultures, languages and perspectives that exist within the global academic community.
We can help you:
- Identify Gaps: Pinpoint areas where issues impact your internationalisation.
- Design Interventions: Facilitating partnerships, developing toolkits and recognising achievements internationally.
- Measure Impact: Use metrics to evaluate the success of initiatives, fostering continuous improvement.
Framework for Internationalising Higher Education
This framework is intended for all those within HE and beyond, including those who contribute to and can benefit from an internationalised sector. Its principal audiences are organisations (e.g. HE providers, agencies, bodies and employers) and individuals (e.g. staff, students and employees).
The framework will have maximum impact when implemented at an institutional level, fostering a supportive environment for internationalisation initiatives throughout the organisation.
Explore our latest reports and publications on internationalising higher education
Webinar: Using the Framework for Internationalising Higher Education
On 26 March 2025, we heard from speakers from institutions around the globe who have developed innovative and effective approaches to internationalisation. Presenters provided practical advice and guidance to using the Framework for Internationalising HE to support student success at your institution.
Internationalisation and students' outcomes or experiences
The review outlines known evidence about ’what works’ across internationalisation practices, and highlights key areas where further research is needed.
Transnational Education Peru - UK: A Roadmap for partnership development
The overall aim of this project is to support the goal of societal and economic development through the further internationalisation of Peruvian higher education.
Facilitating international master students transition to UK higher education
The project uses the Induction Project at the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at the University of Sheffield, as a case study to examine a departmental-level initiative to facilitate international students' transition to study in the UK.
Global Impact Grants 2024 - Education for Sustainable Development and Building Future Leaders
This collection of case studies represents one of two volumes of winning applications of Advance HE’s Global Impact Grants for 2023/24. This is the third year we have run the Global Impact Grants scheme, which shares impactful practice from across Advance HE’s global membership based in over 30 different countries.
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Professional Development Opportunities
Our portfolio will help you build or refresh your pedagogy throughout your career. Below you will find our upcoming development opportunities linked to internationalising HE:
Educational Excellence Symposium 2025
20 May 2025
Virtual
Teaching and Learning Conference 2025
1 – 3 July 2025
Sheffield, UK
Meet our experts
Bringing together key Peruvian stakeholders alongside UK experts, and ensuring a consultative and capacity building approach along the way, we feel we have developed a roadmap that is relevant for HEIs across Peru to help realise their institutional ambitions in the area of internationalisation and TNE in particular.”Darren Coyle, British Council Peru
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