University Global Readiness Assessment

Evaluate your institution's innovation & entrepreneurship ecosystem for global impact

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Profile
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Strategy
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Academic
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Portfolio
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Finance
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Partnership
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Recruitment
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Legal
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Operations
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Final Check
Section 1 of 10  ·  Assessment Progress — 0%
Section A

Institutional Profile

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Global Readiness Factor 1 of 8 · Weight 14%

International Strategy

This factor shows how ready you are for setting a clear international goal, approval process and accountable leadership.

Q1How clear is your plan for setting a clear international goal, approval process and accountable leadership?
Evidence requested: approved strategy, governing-body decision, KPIs and governance charter
Q2What evidence do you currently have to show institutional approval and governance?
Evidence requested: approved strategy, governing-body decision, KPIs and governance charter
Q3How ready are you to manage setting a clear international goal, approval process and accountable leadership?
Evidence requested: approved strategy, governing-body decision, KPIs and governance charter
Q4What progress have you already made towards the ability to implement the international initiative with clear decisions?
Evidence requested: approved strategy, governing-body decision, KPIs and governance charter
Global Readiness Factor 2 of 8 · Weight 15%

Academic Quality

This factor shows how ready you are for meeting academic-quality, recognition and accreditation requirements.

Q1How clear is your plan for meeting academic-quality, recognition and accreditation requirements?
Evidence requested: accreditation status, quality framework, curriculum mapping and regulator engagement
Q2What evidence do you currently have to show quality assurance and accreditation readiness?
Evidence requested: accreditation status, quality framework, curriculum mapping and regulator engagement
Q3How ready are you to manage meeting academic-quality, recognition and accreditation requirements?
Evidence requested: accreditation status, quality framework, curriculum mapping and regulator engagement
Q4What progress have you already made towards the ability to deliver recognised, high-quality academic outcomes?
Evidence requested: accreditation status, quality framework, curriculum mapping and regulator engagement
Global Readiness Factor 3 of 8 · Weight 12%

Programme–Market Fit

This factor shows how ready you are for choosing countries, programmes and partners that fit the institution’s strengths.

Q1How clear is your plan for choosing countries, programmes and partners that fit the institution’s strengths?
Evidence requested: portfolio analysis, demand study, student data and academic business case
Q2What evidence do you currently have to show the fit of the proposed international portfolio?
Evidence requested: portfolio analysis, demand study, student data and academic business case
Q3How ready are you to manage choosing countries, programmes and partners that fit the institution’s strengths?
Evidence requested: portfolio analysis, demand study, student data and academic business case
Q4What progress have you already made towards the ability to build a relevant and sustainable international offering?
Evidence requested: portfolio analysis, demand study, student data and academic business case
Global Readiness Factor 4 of 8 · Weight 13%

Financial Sustainability

This factor shows how ready you are for funding the initiative through a realistic and sustainable model.

Q1How clear is your plan for funding the initiative through a realistic and sustainable model?
Evidence requested: multi-year model, downside case, funding approval and break-even analysis
Q2What evidence do you currently have to show the budget, downside case and business model?
Evidence requested: multi-year model, downside case, funding approval and break-even analysis
Q3How ready are you to manage funding the initiative through a realistic and sustainable model?
Evidence requested: multi-year model, downside case, funding approval and break-even analysis
Q4What progress have you already made towards the ability to sustain the initiative without weakening existing obligations?
Evidence requested: multi-year model, downside case, funding approval and break-even analysis
Global Readiness Factor 5 of 8 · Weight 12%

Partner Capability

This factor shows how ready you are for selecting and managing credible international partners.

Q1How clear is your plan for selecting and managing credible international partners?
Evidence requested: partner criteria, due diligence, references, agreements and performance reviews
Q2What evidence do you currently have to show partner due diligence and relationship capability?
Evidence requested: partner criteria, due diligence, references, agreements and performance reviews
Q3How ready are you to manage selecting and managing credible international partners?
Evidence requested: partner criteria, due diligence, references, agreements and performance reviews
Q4What progress have you already made towards the ability to build active partnerships that deliver agreed outcomes?
Evidence requested: partner criteria, due diligence, references, agreements and performance reviews
Global Readiness Factor 6 of 8 · Weight 12%

Student Recruitment & Support

This factor shows how ready you are for recruiting, onboarding and supporting international students.

Q1How clear is your plan for recruiting, onboarding and supporting international students?
Evidence requested: agent controls, funnel data, admissions process, orientation and support capacity
Q2What evidence do you currently have to show the student recruitment and support system?
Evidence requested: agent controls, funnel data, admissions process, orientation and support capacity
Q3How ready are you to manage recruiting, onboarding and supporting international students?
Evidence requested: agent controls, funnel data, admissions process, orientation and support capacity
Q4What progress have you already made towards the ability to attract and support students responsibly?
Evidence requested: agent controls, funnel data, admissions process, orientation and support capacity
Global Readiness Factor 7 of 8 · Weight 12%

Legal & Risk Readiness

This factor shows how ready you are for meeting legal, data, safeguarding and risk requirements.

Q1How clear is your plan for meeting legal, data, safeguarding and risk requirements?
Evidence requested: legal register, risk assessment, privacy review, policies and professional opinions
Q2What evidence do you currently have to show legal and risk controls?
Evidence requested: legal register, risk assessment, privacy review, policies and professional opinions
Q3How ready are you to manage meeting legal, data, safeguarding and risk requirements?
Evidence requested: legal register, risk assessment, privacy review, policies and professional opinions
Q4What progress have you already made towards the ability to operate responsibly without material legal or student-protection failures?
Evidence requested: legal register, risk assessment, privacy review, policies and professional opinions
Global Readiness Factor 8 of 8 · Weight 10%

Delivery Capacity

This factor shows how ready you are for providing the faculty, systems, digital delivery and operational support required.

Q1How clear is your plan for providing the faculty, systems, digital delivery and operational support required?
Evidence requested: faculty plan, delivery model, systems integration, service levels and continuity plan
Q2What evidence do you currently have to show operational, faculty and digital readiness?
Evidence requested: faculty plan, delivery model, systems integration, service levels and continuity plan
Q3How ready are you to manage providing the faculty, systems, digital delivery and operational support required?
Evidence requested: faculty plan, delivery model, systems integration, service levels and continuity plan
Q4What progress have you already made towards the ability to deliver the international programme consistently?
Evidence requested: faculty plan, delivery model, systems integration, service levels and continuity plan
Final Check · Mandatory Requirements

Mandatory Requirements

These checks are evaluated separately from your score. An unresolved or failed check can prevent progression until it is verified or resolved.

G1Institutional authority: Has the authorised institutional body approved exploration of this international initiative?
G2Accreditation feasibility: Is there a possible recognition or accreditation route for the proposed programme and delivery model?
G3Financial downside: Can the institution fund the initiative even if income is lower or delayed?
G4Student protection: Are teach-out, safeguarding, data and student-support responsibilities assignable and fundable?

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