The harmonization of higher education in Southeast Asia

Abstract

This chapter presents the case for the harmonization of higher education in Southeast Asia, exploring the background of the region in relation to its higher education and defining the meaning of harmonization in higher education. The author further explains why harmonization is a necessity and explores key actors who have potential to motivate the harmonization process in the region. He concludes that higher education systems in Southeast Asian higher education need to be harmonized, outlining the efforts to do so and exploring further possibilities for the future of the harmonization process.