Private Higher Education Across Asia: Expanding Access, Searching for Quality

Abstract

This publication analyzes the institutional diversity of private higher education in Asia and key policy issues concerning private HEIs. While particular attention is paid to Southeast Asia, many of the issues and perspectives are relevant as well for other parts of developing Asia. The publication comprises operational recommendations for improving private higher education in the region, including: Support the development of national policies and regulations regarding the effective operation of private higher education institutions; Support universities and national higher education systems in their efforts to strengthen quality assurance and accreditation procedures for private higher education institutions; Assist governments and private higher education institutions in exploring alternative funding models for private higher education; and Help create a system that brokers international partnership opportunities for private colleges and universities.