Document Type : Original Article
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M.A. student in School Counseling, Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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Assistant Professor, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran.
10.22034/jam.2025.144500.1121
Abstract
In today's rapidly changing world, universities have transformed from purely educational institutions into centers for solving complex global problems. Fifth-generation universities play a multifaceted role in sustainable development, human-centered innovation, and science diplomacy by interacting with academia, industry, government, civil society, and the environment. This comparative study aimed to analyze the practical approaches of these universities, examining three prominent global cases (Oxford University, National University of Singapore, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology). The research method was a systematic review and qualitative content analysis; first, 190 articles were identified from Scopus, Web of Science, and SID databases, then reduced to 33 articles with the inclusion criteria (related to the fifth generation, English/Persian, 2015-2025). The analysis showed that these universities use interdisciplinary models, global challenges, scientific diplomacy, and social bonding to implement the fifth generation. The findings emphasize the need for transformation in educational policymaking, management structures, and the creation of participatory ecosystems. This article provides a roadmap for Iranian higher education to achieve smart institutionalization, social accountability, and sustainable value creation.
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