New IIE Policy Book: Global Perspectives on International Joint and Double Degree Programs

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The Institute of International Education (IIE) released the first book in a series of publications that will be co-published with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). This book focuses on international collaborative degree programs and is a vital resource for education professionals interested in first-hand perspectives on the topic.

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Joint and double degree programs are an increasingly popular form of higher education internationalization. While many institutions find them challenging to organize, these collaborative degree programs continue to gain traction around the world, in part because they offer an opportunity to build strong academic and institutional partnerships. This book is the first truly global collection of essays from experts with experience in creating and administering international collaborative degree programs. It includes:

Institutional perspectives from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and South America
Essays on student demand, employability of graduates, and quality assurance
A conceptual framework for collaborative degree programs
Studies of collaborative degree programs in regional policy contexts
In-depth case studies of collaborative degree programs