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Internationalization of education
International strategy for institutions that intend to matter beyond their borders
IHub is a consultancy specialized in the internationalization of educational institutions and in international education. We work with universities, colleges and schools to turn internationalization into a coherent institutional strategy — one that is measurable, funded and sustainable.
Authority built over decades of academic and international practice
- 30+
- years of practice in the internationalization of education
- Network
- of international experts associated with IHub
- Research
- peer-reviewed publications and reference books in the field
- Practice
- hands-on experience in university management and institutional policy
About IHub
Academic scholarship applied to the management of internationalization
IHub was built at the intersection of academic research and institutional management. Our founders bring more than 30 years of practice in the internationalization of education, supported by a network of international experts that extends our reach across regions and institutional contexts.
Internationalization is not a translated website, and it is not a drawer full of agreements that never produce academic activity. It is a rethinking of institutional purpose, curriculum, people, processes and indicators. That is why our work begins with diagnosis and strategy rather than isolated initiatives.
We help educational institutions build sustainable international strategies: aligned with the institutional development plan, realistic in terms of resources, and capable of producing outcomes that students, faculty and researchers can actually feel.
Solutions
What we do for your institution
Nine areas of work that can be engaged individually or combined into a full institutional internationalization program.
01
Internationalization Strategy (International Business Plan)
An executive summary of the institution's international strategy that works as a roadmap for actions, projects and resource allocation.
Read more →02Internationalization of the Curriculum
Development of internationalized curricula and of a replicable institutional model for programs, courses and units of study.
Read more →03International Partnership Management
Design of the partnership process, identification of potential partners and qualification of existing agreements.
Read more →04Academic Mobility
Design and redesign of mobility processes for students, faculty, researchers and staff.
Read more →05Academic, Technical and Business Missions
Planning, organization and follow-up of international missions with clear academic objectives.
Read more →06Virtual Internationalization Program
Design of virtual internationalization programs that widen access to international experience.
Read more →07Pedagogical and Professional Development
Customized development programs that prepare the academic community for internationalization.
Read more →08Internationalization Assessment
Diagnosis of the internationalization process and definition of performance indicators based on international assessment tools.
Read more →09QS Stars Preparation
Support for institutional preparation for the QS Stars international rating system.
Read more →Featured program
Internationalization of the Curriculum: a course designed by Betty Leask in partnership with IHub
A professional learning program for faculty, program coordinators and education professionals who want to rethink their teaching practice and apply the concept of internationalization of the curriculum in concrete terms.
- Who it is for
- Faculty, program coordinators, academic leaders and teaching teams involved in curriculum review.
- Approach
- A conceptual framework for internationalization of the curriculum applied to each participant's own program, with practical review activities.
- What sets it apart
- Content developed by Betty Leask, an international reference in the field, in partnership with IHub.
- Expected outcome
- Faculty who can identify internationalization opportunities within their own courses and units of study.
Why internationalize
Internationalization is an academic project before it is a reputational one
Institutions that treat internationalization as institutional policy strengthen academic quality, social relevance and their capacity to cooperate.
Internationalization of the curriculum
The curriculum incorporates international and intercultural perspectives, reaching every student — including those who never travel.
Academic mobility
Well-structured mobility produces comparable academic experiences, with clear recognition and credit transfer.
International cooperation
Qualified partnerships lead to joint teaching, research and outreach projects with measurable impact.
Institutional reputation
Consistent international activity strengthens how evaluators, partners and prospective students perceive the institution.
Faculty and researcher development
Faculty expand their networks, publications and international collaborations, raising the quality of academic output.
International networks
Participation in networks multiplies funding opportunities, joint projects and academic visibility.
Intercultural experiences
Internationalization at home and virtual activities extend intercultural learning to the entire community.
Methodology
How we run an internationalization process
A conceptual work structure presented as a reference pathway. Stages are adapted to each institution's maturity and context.
- 01
Diagnosis
Reading of the current stage of internationalization, existing capacity, bottlenecks and opportunities.
- 02
Strategy
Definition of international objectives aligned with the institutional development plan.
- 03
Planning
Prioritization of initiatives, process design, required resources and accountability.
- 04
Implementation
Supported execution of the initiatives, working alongside the teams involved.
- 05
Follow-up
Indicator monitoring and course correction throughout the cycle.
- 06
Evaluation
Assessment of results against international frameworks, with recommendations for the next cycle.
Experts
Who leads the work
Dr. Luciane Stallivieri
Founder of IHub and specialist in the internationalization of education
Researcher, higher education consultant to the Brazilian Ministry of Education and professor in the Graduate Program in University Management at UFSC.
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Dr. Carla Camargo Cassol
Founder of IHub and specialist in the internationalization of education
With more than 20 years of experience, she is an official member of IoC in Action in Latin America, a researcher, a speaker and a visiting professor at institutions in several countries.
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Published knowledge on internationalization
Articles, books and studies produced and recommended by IHub's experts on the internationalization of higher education.
EDIPUCRS
Guia para a Internacionalização Universitária
Avaliação (SciELO)
Toward a public policy for the internationalization of higher education in Brazil
RIESup — Unicamp
Communication and Internationalization of Higher Education: a literature review
EDIPUCRS
Internationalization of Higher Education: practices and reflections from Brazil and Australia
Universidad de Guadalajara
Reimagining the Internationalization of the Curriculum: best practices and promising possibilities
Journal of Studies in International Education (SAGE)
Internationalization at Home and Virtual: a sustainable model for Brazilian higher education
Take your institution into a new international dimension.
Talk to IHub's experts about where your institution stands today and which next steps are realistic.