Japanese flagship universities at a crossroads |
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Authors: | Akiyoshi Yonezawa |
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Institution: | (1) National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation, 1-29-1, Gakuen-Nishi, Kodaira, Tokyo 187-8587 , Japan |
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Abstract: | The increasing pace and scope of global structural change has left Japanese flagship universities at a crossroads. Reflecting
upon historical trends, current policy changes and respective institutional strategies for global marketing among Japanese
top research universities, the author discusses possible future directions for these institutions and how key decisions may
be influenced by selected national policies. By taking a more active role in building flagship universities and making use
of higher education for social and economic development, the Japanese government has already taken concrete measures to keep
apace with higher education policies of neighboring Asian countries. However, in the author’s view, whether or not Japan can
truly develop and maintain world-class universities ultimately depends on an overall improvement in the status of East Asian
higher education. |
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Keywords: | Asia Flagship universities Globalization International competitiveness Japan Research universities |
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