International campuses in the performing and visual arts are increasing, with the long-term benefits outweighing the risks, say John Anderson and Daniel C Kent.
There has been a general sense in the last several years that the sprouting of new international branch campuses (IBCs) is slowing.
Indeed, with the COVID pandemic hindering most international travel, causing a worldwide economic decline and preoccupying even the most forward-thinking governments, the prospect of setting up new international partnerships seems remote for some time.
Many of the most enticing destinations for partnerships (Qatar, the UAE, South Korea and Singapore, to name a few) are already somewhat saturated with branch institutions. The same lucrative deals that once enticed top higher education brands are likely not available anymore...Keep reading on University World News.
There has been a general sense in the last several years that the sprouting of new international branch campuses (IBCs) is slowing.
Indeed, with the COVID pandemic hindering most international travel, causing a worldwide economic decline and preoccupying even the most forward-thinking governments, the prospect of setting up new international partnerships seems remote for some time.
Many of the most enticing destinations for partnerships (Qatar, the UAE, South Korea and Singapore, to name a few) are already somewhat saturated with branch institutions. The same lucrative deals that once enticed top higher education brands are likely not available anymore...Keep reading on University World News.