Foreign Experience in Internationalizing Education Based on ESG Principles

This study explores how foreign countries integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into the internationalization of higher education systems. As global education increasingly shifts toward sustainability-oriented frameworks, ESG-based governance has emerged as a critical mechanism for improving institutional accountability, equity, and long-term resilience. Based on comparative analyses of best practices in the European Union, the UK, South Korea, Canada and Scandinavian countries, the research identifies critical systems, indicators and policy practices that promote sustainable internationalization. Results show the incorporation of ESG principles drives academic mobility, creates fair partnerships, advances environmental sustainability in universities, and develops inclusive, socially responsible international education environments. The research concludes by proposing a conceptual ESG-based internationalization model relevant for developing countries, including Uzbekistan, where higher education reforms increasingly emphasize sustainability, transparency, and global competitiveness.