International Higher Education

Research themes

This research stream focuses on challenging the status quo and strengthening the evidence base for sustainable international higher education through four key and interrelated lenses:

• The geopolitical context and the impact on international and domestic students locally, nationally and globally.
• International students’ experiences in Australia, and broadening perspectives on developing a host culture community within higher education and beyond.
• Strengthening the quality and flexibility of courses.
• The nature, shifting characteristics and prospects of transnational education for Australia, its region and globally.

Research group

• Professor Chris Ziguras, Director and Professor in Higher Education
• Professor Chi Baik, Professor in Higher Education
• Associate Professor Gwilym Croucher, Associate Professor in Higher Education Policy and Management
• Dr Samantha Marangell, Senior Lecturer in Higher Education
• Dr Davina Potts, Honorary Fellow
• Dr Joanne Barker, Research Assistant
• Yan Zhang, Graduate Researcher

Featured recent publications

• Ashizawa, S, Ziguras, C & Yonezawa, A 2024 ‘Convergence or fragmentation? Recent developments in recognition of microcredentials and their impact on higher education in Asia and the Pacific', Journal of International Cooperation in Education, 26(1), pp.116-130.
• Joshi, A & Ziguras, C 2024 ‘International higher education and post-study work rights in Australia, Germany and Canada: strengths and vulnerabilities’, Journal of Studies in International Education, 28(1), pp.52-67.
• Larcombe, W; Ryan, T; Baik, C 2024 ‘Are international students relatively resilient? Comparing international and domestic students’ levels of self-compassion, mental health and wellbeing’, Higher Education Research & Development, 43 (2), 362-376.
• Marangell, S & D’Orazzi, G 2023 ‘Students’ changing conceptualizations of university internationalization in Australia’, Higher Education Research & Development, 42 (5), 1230-1246.
• Marangell, S; Venturin, B; Baik, C; Baker, S; Croucher, G; Arkoudis, S 2024 ‘Students' attitudes toward diversity in higher education: Findings from a scoping review’, Issues in Educational Research, 34(1), pp.97-122.
• Potts, D & Kim, J 2023 ‘Boosting Career and Employability Outcomes Through Multiple Learning Abroad Experiences’, Journal of Studies in International Education, 27(1), pp. 119-140.
• Ziguras, C; Howorth, P & Bondietti, K 2024 Mutual Recognition of Professional Services: Promoting more open and integrated services for the region’s prosperity. Pacific Economic Cooperation Council, Singapore.
• Ziguras, C & Barker, J 2024, Mutual Recognition Agreements for Professional Qualifications and Licensure in APEC: Experiences, Impediments and Opportunities, APEC Group on Services, Singapore.
• Ziguras, C, Murray, D & Honeywood, P 2024 ‘The international education association of Australia’s first 20 years: strengthening public diplomacy and social licence through professional development, advocacy and research’, History of Education Review, 53(2), pp.168-184.
• Ziguras C & Croucher, G 2023 ‘What are the Implications of a Levy on International Fees?’ Occasional Paper, Melbourne Centre for the Study of Higher Education.

Research reports

• Marangell, S; Munoz, CR; Dollinger, M; Cai, J & Zhao, B (2025) Exploring the Pulse of Higher Education Internationalisation in Australia: From Metrics to Meaningful Engagement, Centre for the Study of Higher Education.
• Arkoudis, A & Baik, C (2022) Internationalising curricula: A typology to guide practice, Centre for the Study of Higher Education.
• Baker, S; Kim, H; Marangell, S; Baik, C; Arkoudis, S; Croucher, G & Laffernis, F (2022) Engaging ‘diverse’ students: An audit of strategies to foster intercultural engagement in Australian public universities, Centre for the Study of Higher Education.
• Uzhegova, D; Croucher, G; Marangell, S; Arkoudis, S; Baik, C; Law, SF & Locke, W (2021) Shifting the focus for international higher education in Australia, Centre for the Study of Higher Education.
• Croucher, G & Moore, K (2018) Eggs and Baskets: Lessons from the 2009 decline in Indian student enrolments, Centre for the Study of Higher Education
• Arkoudis, S; Baik, C; Bexley, E & Doughney, L (2014) English Language Proficiency and Employability Framework For Australian Higher Education Institutions, commissioned by the Australian Government Department of Education, Centre for the Study of Higher Education.

Enquiries

For more information and interest in research collaborations, please contact Professor Chris Ziguras