Balancing the Localization and Internationalization of Higher Education in the Context of Globalization

In the tendency of globalization and internationalization, higher education is facing unprecedented opportunities and challenges. On one hand, the internationalization trend continuously prompts universities to expand international cooperation and exchanges, attracting talented researchers worldwide. On the other hand, the intrinsic localization requires universities to maintain their own cultural characteristics and educational traditions. How to enhance international competitiveness and global influence at keeping their national cultural features and educational traditions has become a critical issue for universities in various countries. This paper aims to explore the balance between localization and internationalization of higher education in the context of globalization. By defining the concepts of localization and internationalization, we comprehensively discussed their interaction and identify key factors to affect their balance. This paper would suggest strategies helping universities to achieve a better coordinated development of localization and internationalization.