To win global education race, Korea needs strategy, not speed: expert

Korean universities are sprinting to raise their global standing, but ambition alone may not be enough to cross the finish line, particularly as the pace of international competition accelerates, according to the head of QS Asia Pacific. “It’s a race, and the world isn’t slowing down,” said Jeroen Prinsen, executive director of APAC at QS, a global authority known for its influential university rankings, in an interview with The Korea Times. As higher education worldwide faces fierce competition, tightening budgets and shifting student demographics, Prinsen says Korea has the drive and potential to stand out, yet warns that execution, consistency and long-term strategy will determine whether it truly becomes a global hub for learning. “Korea has ambition. The real test is turning ambition into measurable progress,” he said. Prinsen highlighted the need to pursue a dual approach, setting bold, competitive goals to accelerate progress while taking a long-term, strategic view when it comes to building international networks. “Global influence isn’t built overnight,” he noteWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times