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This chapter explores the intricate landscape of international higher education (IHE) within the context of global trends and Morocco’s unique challenges and strategies. It traces the conceptual evolution of internationalization from an idealistic pursuit to one influenced by market forces, emphasizing inclusivity and sustainability. Moroccan government policies promote IHE through mobility, research collaboration, and cross-border education, yet issues of elitism and inclusiveness remain. By examining IHE in Morocco and the broader MENA region, the chapter highlights the strategic significance of higher education in addressing societal challenges and fostering democratic transformation. The chapter advocates a decolonial perspective on internationalization, reflecting recent scholarly trends. Morocco’s cooperation policy prioritizes collaboration with African partners, demonstrating a commitment to socioeconomic development. Morocco has undertaken significant reforms in higher education (HE) governance to enhance quality, autonomy, and stakeholder participation. Despite improvements in transparency and reducing bureaucracy, challenges like inclusiveness and stakeholder engagement remain. Like MENA region, cultural elitism, economic barriers, and patriarchal norms still hinder access to HE in Morocco, particularly for rural youth and girls. Historically, Moroccan HE cooperation focused on Europe, with programs like Erasmus + facilitating international exchanges. In fact, Morocco ranks among the top 20 countries globally for outgoing student mobility, with many students preferring Europe. Emerging destinations include China and Canada, despite domestic HE challenges. Indeed, Morocco’s significant number of globally mobile students reflects its strategic response to globalization and enhances its HE sector. Finally, this chapter underscores the evolving role of IHE driven by political, economic, and academic factors, emphasizing the need to align with global standards and foster regional cooperation. It concludes by contextualizing Morocco’s education reforms within its unique challenges and aspirations, offering insights into the dynamic landscape of HE in the MENA region in order to better understand the issue of internationalization.

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Bridging Global South to Globalization Through the Internationalization of Higher Education: A Focus on Morocco

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    2025年

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  • Kaoutar Rarhoui

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This chapter explores the intricate landscape of international higher education (IHE) within the context of global trends and Morocco’s unique challenges and strategies. It traces the conceptual evolution of internationalization from an idealistic pursuit to one influenced by market forces, emphasizing inclusivity and sustainability. Moroccan government policies promote IHE through mobility, research collaboration, and cross-border education, yet issues of elitism and inclusiveness remain. By examining IHE in Morocco and the broader MENA region, the chapter highlights the strategic significance of higher education in addressing societal challenges and fostering democratic transformation. The chapter advocates a decolonial perspective on internationalization, reflecting recent scholarly trends. Morocco’s cooperation policy prioritizes collaboration with African partners, demonstrating a commitment to socioeconomic development. Morocco has undertaken significant reforms in higher education (HE) governance to enhance quality, autonomy, and stakeholder participation. Despite improvements in transparency and reducing bureaucracy, challenges like inclusiveness and stakeholder engagement remain. Like MENA region, cultural elitism, economic barriers, and patriarchal norms still hinder access to HE in Morocco, particularly for rural youth and girls. Historically, Moroccan HE cooperation focused on Europe, with programs like Erasmus + facilitating international exchanges. In fact, Morocco ranks among the top 20 countries globally for outgoing student mobility, with many students preferring Europe. Emerging destinations include China and Canada, despite domestic HE challenges. Indeed, Morocco’s significant number of globally mobile students reflects its strategic response to globalization and enhances its HE sector. Finally, this chapter underscores the evolving role of IHE driven by political, economic, and academic factors, emphasizing the need to align with global standards and foster regional cooperation. It concludes by contextualizing Morocco’s education reforms within its unique challenges and aspirations, offering insights into the dynamic landscape of HE in the MENA region in order to better understand the issue of internationalization.