Study goals
Investigate the phenomenon of the internationalization of the University of Fortaleza within the conceptual approaches, reasons and strategies.
Relevance / originality
The internationalization of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) has become an increasingly common practice in the world and the University of Fortaleza (UNIFOR) has been one of the pioneers in the internationalization process among private institutions in Brazil
Methodology / approach
Qualitative approach, using primary and secondary data collected in 2023 and the technique of content analysis in the categories: concept, reasons and strategies
Main results
UNIFOR has been developing its internationalization process for 25 years of its 50 years of existence, with a series of initiatives aimed at promoting integration with foreign HEIs and stimulating IaH and IoC
Theoretical / methodological contributions
Expanding the list of internationalization research in private HEIs, through the analysis of the case study phenomenon, it is recommended that UNIFOR, as of 2023, will enter a new phase of internationalization, seeking to follow the concept of Education Hub
Social / management contributions
We hope that the work can help academics and managers of HEIs and UNIFOR in a new phase, from 2023, of the phenomenon of the internationalization of UNIFOR and help other private HEIs (Universities, University Centers and Colleges)