Publication Type
Journal Article
Version
publishedVersion
Publication Date
10-2025
Abstract
This paper unpacks recent developments and future directions in Southeast Asian higher education. It takes stock of higher education systems in three selected countries, Australia, Indonesia and Singapore. It sketches these systems, distils several changes around 2024, and discusses emerging directions for education, research and universities. The paper concludes by looking at what is required to catalyse transformations likely to impel future progress.
Keywords
Southeast Asia, Higher Education, University Reform, Policy Futures
Discipline
Asian Studies | Education Policy | Higher Education
Research Areas
Humanities
Publication
Journal of Research and Innovation in Higher Education
Volume
6
Issue
1
First Page
13
Last Page
38
Identifier
10.48341/zdk4-bt70
Citation
APRIMADYA, Muhammad Hali, KONG, Lily, CALDERON, Angel, & COATES, Hamish.(2025). Southeast Asia higher education changes and emerging futures. Journal of Research and Innovation in Higher Education, 6(1), 13-38.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soss_research/4273
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Additional URL
https://doi.org/10.48341/zdk4-bt70