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Internationalization in Higher Education: Overview

Professional Organizations

Institute of International EducationInstitute of International Education

Established in 1919 with the founding premise that international exchange could make the world a more interconnected place, IIE has specialized in the international exchange of people and ideas. Global scholarships are of paramount importance and we manage many of the world's most prestigious ones. Through a wide variety of educational programs sponsored by the U.S. government, corporations, foundations and foreign governments, we annually work with thousands of U.S. and international educational institutions and more than 29,000 students, scholars, and professionals around the globe.  - IIE

Association of International EducatorsNAFSA: Association of International Educators

NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange, working to advance policies and practices that ensure a more interconnected, peaceful world today and for generations to come.  - NAFSA

International Association of Universities International Association of Universities 

The International Association of Universities, created under the auspices of UNESCO in 1950, is a membership-based organisation serving the global higher education community through: expertise & trends analysis, publications & portals, advisory services, peer-to-peer learning, events, global advocacy. - iau.net

American Council on EducationAmerican Council on Education 

ACE’s internationalization research and programs are underpinned by the ACE Model for Comprehensive Internationalization, which is composed of six interconnected target areas for institutional initiatives, policies, and programs. - acenet.edu 

European Association for International EducationEuropean Association for International Education

The EAIE is the European centre for expertise, networking and resources in the internationalisation of higher education. We are a non-profit, member-led organisation serving individuals actively involved in the internationalisation of their institutions. eaie.org

State Higher Education Executive Officers AssociationState Higher Education Executive Officers Association 

We aim to achieve our vision by equipping state higher education executive officers and their staffs with the tools to effectively advance the value of higher education; promoting public policies and academic practices that enable Americans to achieve success in the 21st century; and serving as an advocate for state higher education leadership.sheeo.org

ACPA: College Student Educators InternationalACPA: College Student Educators International

ACPA is headquartered in Washington, D.C. at the National Center for Higher Education, and is the leading comprehensive student affairs association that advances student affairs and engages students for a lifetime of learning and discovery. - myacpa.org

NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher EducationNASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education 

NASPA is the professional home for the field of student affairs. We place students at the center of our work, serving the field through exceptional professional development, research to take on our biggest challenges, advocacy for inclusive and equitable practices and communities, and nurturing networks and pipelines to mentor, rejuvenate, and support. - naspa.org

Academic Cooperation Association Academic Cooperation Association 

ACA has a double mission. First, it serves as a platform for its members for mutual learning and the exchange of good practice, for joint projects and other joint activities, and for advocating the members’ interests vis-à-vis the European institutions and national governments. Second, it is a think tank on issues of internationalisation and innovation in higher educations. - aca-secretariat.be

Government Organizations

Publications Office of the European Union

Includes law, open data, reports, studies, information booklets, magazines and other publications from the EU institutions and other bodies. 

United States Department of EducationUnited States Department of Education

Includes laws and data. 

Norwegian Government Norwegian Department of Higher Education, Research and International Affairs

As a knowledge nation, Norway has a great need for people with high level professional skills across a broad spectrum of fields. It is a goal that everyone should be able to get an education regardless of their social background. Welfare schemes for students are an instrument that can be used to achieve this. The government wants to change the structure of higher education to achieve solid specialist research communities and high quality education. - regjeringen.no

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