Chapter 4: Anthropological Perspectives on Internationalization in Higher Education

In an increasingly globalized world, complex socio-cultural, economic, political, and technological forces shape humanity. Addressing these challenges requires an anthropological perspective centered on the human being. In higher education, core elements such as students, academics, infrastructure, and curricula must be renewed through an intercultural framework grounded in anthropology. Intercultural education enables individuals to recognize their own culture, reinterpret identity, and understand others from multiple perspectives. Educational practices that unite people from diverse backgrounds foster creativity, communication skills, tolerance, empathy, and impartiality—key competencies of the new century. This study evaluates strengths and limitations of contemporary education by examining curricula, teacher preparation, intercultural competencies, and capacity to respond to socio-cultural challenges. It identifies areas where anthropological and intercultural approaches enhance learning, linking emerging online practices with present needs. By exploring the relationship between culture and education, the study offers perspectives on the “me and others” duality and supports development of globally minded.