
📘 Contribute to the Encyclopedia of Higher Education
We are pleased to announce the official Call for Book Chapters for the Encyclopedia of Higher Education—a comprehensive, multi-volume scholarly project bringing together global perspectives on the evolving landscape of universities, academic systems, and higher education policy.
This encyclopedia seeks to document and reflect the complexities, challenges, and innovations shaping higher education across regions, ideologies, and institutional types. It provides a unique platform for scholars, policymakers, institutional leaders, and practitioners to share critical insights and contextual knowledge that transcend borders.
13 Volumes
Comprehensively covering global higher education themes
Global Scope
Designed for policy-makers, scholars, and institutions worldwide
Living Project
Continuously updated to reflect evolving trends

✳️ Themes and Topics
Contributors are invited to submit chapters to one of the encyclopedia’s dedicated volumes, covering a wide range of topics including:
Historical and philosophical foundations
Higher education governance
Quality assurance and accreditation
Internationalization and global engagement
University rankings and performance metrics
Teaching, learning, and curriculum development
Ethics, social responsibility, and civic engagement
Higher education policy and reform
Academic work and faculty development
Research, innovation, and knowledge production
Digital transformation and technology
Comparative and regional perspectives
Future trends and global challenges
For full details, please visit the Volumes Overview page.
Open Access Knowledge
The Encyclopedia of Higher Education is ensuring that its rich scholarly content remains available to educators, researchers, students, and policy-makers around the globe, without subscription or paywall barriers.
Peer-Reviewed Chapters
Each contribution undergoes a rigorous peer-review process, guaranteeing that the encyclopedia maintains the highest standards of academic integrity, credibility, and intellectual contribution across all its volumes.
Future-Oriented Vision
With its forward-thinking scope, the encyclopedia is designed not just to document current practices, but to anticipate emerging challenges and opportunities shaping the future of higher education worldwide.
✅ Submission Guidelines
Word Count: 5,000 to 6,000 words
- Language: English
Citation Style: APA 7th edition (preferred) - References: At least 80% of sources should be from 2021 onward
- File Format: Microsoft Word (.docx)
Chapters must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
How to Submit?
Interested authors may submit their chapter abstract, proposal, or full manuscript via one of the following methods:
📧 Email: Send to kayyali@heranking.com
Submissions are reviewed through a double-blind peer-review process to ensure academic quality and relevance.
💠 Important Notes
No submission or publication fees apply.
All accepted chapters will be published with an ISBN-registered academic publisher and made freely accessible online.
Contributors from all regions and disciplines are welcome.