Internal association of universities is an organization that is looking to better higher education by discussing, examining and taking action for common interests of worldwide education. Internationalization for this organization has been at the peak of interest in the most recent years. Global education provides more opportunities as well as new challenges for the organization as well as universities all over the world. The 4th Global survey shows a big contribution of colleges in internationalization policies and procedures. The numbers of schools participating is growing and showing more inclination of importance to higher education in senior level colleges. However a vast majority of colleges still tend to face a similar issue when trying to expand internationalization ,and that is the lack of funding. This seems to be a reoccurring theme in not only international education but also in higher education generally . There is not much emphasis placed on higher education as much as is placed on other things. According to the White House US, only about 3% of taxes go towards education. And about .8% of that money is going towards higher education financial aid assistance. Most of the taxes seem to go on main health care and national defense, which come out to about 50% of the taxes that are taken only federally.
Another article that discusses the Mapping of International higher education is U.S gives more in-depth information on how popular internationalization is for the U.S. Overall findings of the survey show that internationalization has accelerated the schools in the recent years. The report also shines a view on curriculum, co-curriculum, and learning outcomes. The presence of having a foreign language presented for most colleges has become quite necessary and is involved in every program. Where Spanish and French tend to be the most popular languages taught in higher education universities. Another interesting topic that the article discusses is the professional development and funding opportunities however, yet again it shows that those opportunities are more research oriented. Considering that is the main drive that inherits funding for the schools and activities hence it is the one mostly funded and focused on.
Thanks for the info on the taxes. How does this compare to other countries? I was looking around for info on that and I came across this. I didn’t know this existed and I am skeptical because nothing is free. And if you are not paying taxes in the country, than why would they let you study for free or very minimal cost? Is the American government funding this? I am not sure if this means you have to move to the country legally, like one has to in the U.S. to establish residence. http://www.valuecolleges.com/collegecosts/.
Here are the top 7 places where Americans can study for free or at very low cost – and in English! Students just have to be willing to leave the country:
1. Brazil: Brazil’s universities charge registration fees, but they do not require regular tuition. Many of them also offer courses in English.
2. Germany: Germany has 900 programs in English, and is eager to attract foreign students to tuition-free universities due to the country’s shortage of skilled workers.
3. Finland: Finland doesn’t have tuition fees but the government does warn foreigners that they have to cover living expenses. Imagine going to college and only worrying about room and board.
4. France: France does charge tuition – but normally around 200 dollars at public universities. A far cry from what you’d pay in the United States, even in a state school.
5. Norway: Norwegian students, including foreigners studying in the country, do not have to pay any college tuition. Be forewarned, however, of the harsh winters and high cost of living.
6. Slovenia: If Eastern Europe is more your thing, Noack notes that Slovenia has 150 English-language programs, and only charges a registration fee – no tuition.
7. Sweden: Sweden, a country which has so successfully solved so many of its social problems that there are now U.S. TV programs about the glories of moving there, has over 300 English-language programs. Although college there is free, cost of living may be pricey for foreigners.
Prof – is this legit?
Thank you,
Deb
Hi,
I also find this information very intriguing; however, I believe these programs are selective in ways. How will U.S. citizens or eligible non- citizen’s benefit in leaving the country in terms of the workforce? As we discussed in class before some countries are very open to U.S students based on the field of interest like medicine and sciences. The article also states, “Free tuition doesn’t necessarily mean that students graduate without debt” more than likely students are full-time students living off loans to pay their rent and other expenses. Going abroad can actually increase their loan debt because of cost of living and currency exchange.