Institutional differentiation in the era of massification: The case of malaysia

Abstract

This chapter argues for the need to construct a diversified system for the future development of Malaysian higher education in the era of massification. In the first section, the chapter explores the concept of differentiation in the field of higher education, which is followed by exploring the ways in which Malaysian institutions are differentiated and the extent to which the Malaysian higher education system is diversified. With the understanding of differentiation and diversity, the chapter concludes by discussing possible ways in which Malaysian universities can further differentiate themselves, in view of the competition and need to survive in the era of massification and a universal higher education system.