NTERNATIONALIZATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN POST-SOVIET CENTRAL ASIA: HOME AND ABROAD PERSPECTIVES FROM UZBEK UNIVERSITIES
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18681562Keywords:
higher education, internationalization, internationalization at home, internationalization abroad, Uzbek universities, educational quality, academic mobilityAbstract
This article examines the internationalization of higher education in post-Soviet Central Asia, with a particular
focus on Uzbek universities, from a practice-oriented perspective. The study analyzes internationalization abroad and
internationalization at home as complementary institutional strategies, comparing their impact on educational quality,
accessibility, governance capacity, and labor market relevance. Drawing on the experience of higher education institutions
in Uzbekistan, the paper identifies key implementation mechanisms, institutional constraints, and practical outcomes of
internationalization initiatives. The findings contribute to the development of actionable recommendations for university
administrators and policymakers aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and sustainability of internationalization strategies
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