Factors favouring or impeding building a stronger higher education system in the United Arab Emirates
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4822364 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ashour (0000-0002-3326-4702, Al Khawarizmi International College, corresponding author), Sanaa Ashour, Syeda Kauser Fatima (0000-0002-7386-5385, Al Khawarizmi International College) |
| Year | 2016 |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 576-591 |
| Publication date | 2016-09-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1360-080X • E-ISSN: 1469-9508 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/1360080x.2016.1196925 |
| OpenAlex | W2464280843 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 10 |
| References cited | 11 |
The paper examines the inherent strengths and weaknesses of the higher education system in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Using a literature review, three elements were examined: its development and structure, quality, and research capacity. The findings reveal that the UAE's higher education sector has witnessed remarkable growth since 1997, guided by the state's policy commitment, and few restrictions on foreign universities opening branches in the UAE. This situation has led to substantial growth in the supply of higher education opportunities for the Emirati and expatriate population. Despite the UAE having achieved a high ranking for 'quality indicators' on the global level in the World Economic Forum's Competitiveness Reports, the quality of graduates, education, and research engagement is still debatable. Significant efforts are needed to ensure that these critical issues, as well as the understudied expansion of higher education institutions, are being addressed to erase the misalignment with the UAE's strategic goals
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| Unique citing works | 10 |
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| Citations per year | 1,67 |
| Citation span | 2020 - 2026 (7) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 10 |