Role of Higher Education Institutions' Capacity Building Programs in Promoting Transnational Education in Uganda : A Case of Makerere University

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dc.contributor.authorMuweesi, Charles
dc.contributor.authorNabukalu, Aisha
dc.contributor.authorKaahwa, Taddeo Yuda
dc.contributor.authorSserwadda, Lawrence
dc.contributor.authorKaweesi, Muhamadi
dc.contributor.authorMugenyi, Kuteesa Disan
dc.contributor.authorMugagga, Muwagga Anthony
dc.date.accessioned2026-02-03T12:22:17Z
dc.date.available2026-02-03T12:22:17Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.descriptionResearch article
dc.description.abstractThe study on The Role of Higher Education Institutions' capacity-building programs in Promoting Transnational Education (TNE) in Uganda focuses on both host and home institutions. The research aimed to assess the impact of TNE, investigate challenges affecting its sustainability, and suggest strategies for improvement. A qualitative exploratory design was adopted, wherein data were collected from university administrators, lecturers, and student leaders at Makerere University. Their responses were coded, transcribed, and analysed thematically. Findings revealed that TNE plays a significant role in expanding access to higher education by offering students international learning opportunities, enhancing academic advancement, and providing global exposure, thereby improving education quality. However, challenges such as inadequate funding and regulatory inconsistencies hinder the long-term sustainability of TNE programs. The study concludes that Transnational Education is instrumental and fundamental in transforming the host university's infrastructure and technology, on top of promoting quality education. The study recommends increased government funding for local universities, through grants, subsidies, and policy incentives, to improve their competitiveness in the TNE space. Additionally, the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) should establish clear regulatory frameworks to harmonise TNE policies, ensuring quality education and supporting the sustainability of both host and home institutions in Uganda. Keywords: host higher education institutions | long- term sustainability | transnational education
dc.description.sponsorshipMuteesa I Royal University, Kampala, Uganda ; Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, China ; Makerere University; Kyambogo University ; Busitema University
dc.identifier.citationCharles, M., Aisha, N., Kaahwa, Y. T., Sserwadda, L., Kaweesi, M., Mugenyi, D. K., & Mugagga, A. M. (2026). Role of Higher Education Institutions' Capacity Building Programs in Promoting Transnational Education in Uganda: A Case of Makerere University. Higher Education Quarterly, 80(2), e70101.
dc.identifier.urihttps://bdears.busitema.ac.ug/handle/123456789/570
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherJohn Wiley & Sons Ltd.
dc.titleRole of Higher Education Institutions' Capacity Building Programs in Promoting Transnational Education in Uganda : A Case of Makerere University
dc.typeArticle
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