Objetivo: Investigar se a internacionalização virtual (IV) pode auxiliar universidades do Sul Global a superar desafios da internacionalização do ensino superior e fortalecer suas estratégias institucionais.
Design/metodologia/abordagem: Foi realizada revisão bibliográfica e documental, com a seleção de duas linhas de investigação em três bases de dados (Web of Science, Eric e Scopus). A análise buscou identificar tendências e impactos da IV em instituições de ensino superior do Sul Global.
Resultados: Três achados principais foram identificados: i) iniciativas de IV contribuem para a qualidade do ensino e ampliação de perspectivas globais, além de melhorias em políticas pedagógicas, colaborações de pesquisa e redes institucionais; ii) o uso crescente de plataformas digitais evidencia apoio à cooperação internacional em ensino e pesquisa; iii) a divisão tecnológica Norte-Sul permanece, dificultando a equidade no acesso e implementação da IV.
Limitações: O estudo destaca a escassez de literatura sobre os efeitos da IV em países latino-americanos e africanos, apontando a necessidade de políticas mais inclusivas e adaptadas às realidades locais.
Originalidade/valor: O estudo contribui ao demonstrar que a IV pode ser uma ferramenta estratégica para reduzir desigualdades no ensino superior, ampliar a colaboração internacional e promover o desenvolvimento institucional no Sul Global.
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