This article may not be published, reposted, or redistributed without express permission from The Chronicle. The survey was conducted by the Departments of Commerce, Education, Labor, and State and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. Some countries, including Brazil, Finland, Iceland, Italy, Paraguay, and Spain, require parliamentary approval of higher-education enterprises involving foreign providers, the report says. Georgia requires a presidential decree. Israel, Italy, and Kuwait require approval by more than one government ministry.
Regulations can vary widely from one country to the next.
While almost all countries allow joint ventures, about half set limits on the portion owned by the foreign partner. Some countries prohibit education in languages other than their national tongue. Indonesia limits foreign languages to 50 percent of an academic program. The National Center for International Education of Missouri Southern State College 3950 E Newman Rd.