ADVANCİNG GLOBAL EDUCATİON İN PAKİSTAN: GROWTH, CHALLENGES, AND FUTURE DİRECTİONS
Transnational Education (TNE), or borderless, cross-border, offshore, or advanced global education, refers to an educational model that enables students to attain foreign qualifications without studying abroad. The rise of TNE is a significant characteristic of today’s globalized world. This paper investigates the inception and development of the TNE sector in Pakistan, examining its diverse aspects within its educational framework. It emphasizes critical concerns and notable challenges encountered by the TNE system in Pakistan. Over the last two decades, Pakistan’s TNE sector has witnessed steady and substantial expansion. This rapid growth signals promising opportunities for the higher education sector in Pakistan. The remarkable progress of TNE institutions in Pakistan has opened up new prospects while simultaneously posing challenges that must be effectively tackled to realize the sector’s full potential. This research employs a qualitative approach, drawing on various secondary data sources such as reports, publications, working papers, and online materials. It concludes with several recommendations and proposals to enhance TNE, outlining strategies to explore and capitalize on future opportunities within Pakistan’s TNE sector. Furthermore, the paper underscores the significance of regulatory reforms and increased collaboration between local and international institutions to further strengthen the sector’s growth and integration into the global education landscape.
Keywords: Cross-Border Learning; Educational Challenges; Globalized Education; Higher Education; Transnational Education (TNE).
highlights of this paper
- The paper highlights the significant expansion of Transnational Education (TNE) in Pakistan over the past two decades.
- Emphasizes the critical role of technological advancements and online learning platforms in enhancing the accessibility and affordability of TNE.
- Identifies significant challenges such as regulatory hurdles, quality assurance issues, and the digital divide.
- Recommends improving regulatory frameworks, enhancing quality assurance, diversifying academic offerings, and increasing inclusivity through scholarships.
