International cooperation in building a world-class university – The case of Belarusian State University

Abstract

The paper presents an overview of international cooperation practices at Belarusian State University in the context of internationalisation of higher education. It focuses on conceptual and practical alternatives for internationalisation activities, and the conditions and mechanisms for implementing international standards in the research, teaching and management practices of a higher education institution as means to facilitate its continued development. Keywords: Internationalisation of education - concepts, internationalisation strategies in higher education, intercultural education environment, international reputation of higher education institution, cross-border inter-university partnerships, cross-border university networks