It depends. Considering quality of education and the infrastructure, faculty, teaching capabilities and research trends are most important parameters while discussing this issue. Moreover, we must also encourage privatisation of education as it is impossible for the government to meet the humongous needs of present society, given the variety of faculty and taught. Besides, private universities are less coupled with bureaucratic policies and redtapes unlike private infrastructure where things often move effeiciently and faster. However, one downslide of private environment is the corporate mindset that often fails to work in education sector. Thus, both has its share of goods and bads.

It has both sides with if and but

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.periglobal.org/sites/periglobal.org/files/9.Privatisation_of_Education_and_6-3-3-4_Educational_System_Nigeria(Thovoethin).pdf&ved=0ahUKEwjVq63fm-rLAhXGG44KHfRdAVg4HhAWCCYwAw&usg=AFQjCNED_L7jinMkQTWq44gY52ID2p25bA

My selective and partial judging is negative.

I have been a lecturer at a private University for 5 years. No doubt, good education but every thing is determind by money. After 10 years the School had to be close due to lack of money. No sustainability!

My experience in Brasil is dramatical. The rich people send thier children to private elementary schools because the state school are bad in their performance. The children of poor people visiting these state schools are bad educated and do not manage to go to the very good state universities. The children of rich people at private schools reach the demanded level of the state universities and study their without paying because they are free of charging. So the poor people are punished twice.

Two bad examples for private universities.

Peter

In Indian scenario, it is not. There are many private educational institutions, who have made education a business and make money by running their own institutions. They do not bother about the the real quality of education and the personal development or even safety of children/students.

Education is a fundamental human right and a core obligation of States. It is not a privilege of the rich and well-to-do, it is an inalienable right of every person. Principal responsibility for the direct provision of education lies with the State. However, education as a public function of States is being eroded by market-driven approaches and the rapid growth of private providers, with scant control by public authorities. Privatization negatively affects the right to education both as an entitlement and as empowerment. It breeds exclusion and marginalization, with crippling effects on the fundamental principle of equality of opportunity in education. It also entails disinvestment in public education.

 http://daccess-ods.un.org/access.nsf/Get?Open&DS=A/HRC/29/30&Lang=E

Private Universities are booming! Yes, it happens in my country also. Big corruption enables accreditation of private Higher Education Institutions. The quality of elected teachers is very bad, money plays an important roles, buying and selling diplomas is big social problem. Even high Government officials receives Ph.D degrees, MS degrees...at such private Universities. 

The need for international accreditation of HE Institutions is a MUST! Only under such conditions these Institutions could be beneficiary for society.

Of course, there are exceptions, there are good private Universities.

My deaar @Abhijit, we have had some good discussions about this issue under different threads. Here are some of them. There are good answers.

https://www.researchgate.net/post/Will_the_emergence_of_private_universities_be_useful_for_education_and_research

https://www.researchgate.net/post/How_Private_Universities_are_budding_as_an_efficient_competitor_to_the_Government_Universities_Institutions

https://www.researchgate.net/post/In_your_eyes_which_type_of_Universities_are_better_Private_or_Public

https://www.researchgate.net/post/What_is_the_model_for_a_sustainable_University_In_the_era_of_economic_crisis_and_great_competition_among_Universities_how_to_ensure_sustainability

"After going through many of the viewpoints of the people, many are in favour of Privatization of Education in India. And the people who aren't in favour seem to have only biggest reason behind not agreeing is 'equality'.

Well, we all know that at present there isn't quality education in India, which is resulting the brain drain. To control this brain drain, we need to improve our quality of education. Many people leave India with the issue that the education is not up to the mark.

Moreover, Privatization in Education will lead to expanding the capabilities of the students. Though it will lead to a rise in the fees but I think everyone will be ready to pay the price for quality as we all are ready to pay in malls the printed price of thousands of rupees but bargain with a poor vegetable vendor for 1-2 rupees.

The problem of brain drain could very well be stopped by privatization and I think it is a way long thing to go but should come as soon as possible which could very well help in the growing of the economy and the development of the country at a global scale."

By: Chirag Jakhodia

http://www.indiabix.com/group-discussion/privatization-of-higher-education/

"I would like to start saying that complete privatization of higher education or handling the entire education system in the hands of government should not be allowed. Privatized organisations are more profit oriented, the only motto is to earn profit on the other hand government organisations are less profit oriented and more into providing service but the disadvantage is the services given by the government is very slow compared to the private sector. As a result there should be privatization of education with regular government interference."

By: Tushar M 

http://www.indiabix.com/group-discussion/privatization-of-higher-education/

It is not beneficial for a society in a developing country but beneficial for person having sources

The participation of Private sector in the education sector was initiated with the objective of bringing qualitative change in education and attract more investment. Though it has brought many changes in the society by creating ample number of opportunities to the students as well as aspirants. However lack of government monitoring  had made made private entrepreneur free and it has become a profit centre and basic objective of providing quality education has been compromised. Hence the  privatization of education with regular government interference and regulation will be more beneficial for the society"

It depends on certain situations it fills the gaps in education and in another situations it is pure business

Is Privatization of education beneficial for the society? Private Universities are booming !!!!!!

There are strengths & weaknesses for respective public & private universities.  Agreed with other scholars' comments on some of the weaknesses of the private universities.  However, there are different types of private universities e.g. some are merely profit driven without focusing on quality, some do instill good quality into their offerings, lecturing workforce, lab facilities, R&D etc. that charge a higher price, some only targeting mainly working adults with more post-graduate courses, some prefer offer online courses instead of incurring cost on landed campuses etc.  Some private universities do change from one type to the others from time to time etc.  Think in long run, those private universities that are doing the right things & meeting the market & government demands / expectations still can survive & beneficial to the society by complementing the shortcomings of some public universities.  Also do take note some public universities in some countries also have their own shortcomings like lack of funding, quality offerings, outdated courses / syllabuses that can't land graduates for a job, too monopolistic & no competition that stifle the growth etc.

It is generally impossible to answer this question. The issue is very complex and experience in each country can be very different. In theory, the state is responsible public resources to provide education would have several advantages: it would focus on service quality for the learner and not on achieving economic benefits to the educator, equalize the conditions of entry and stay in the educational spaces and tend to homogenize the baggage of the population. However, the absence of market pressures for providing education in a scheme of state monopoly would relax the requirements for system improvement and educational content and could serve for the State to perform work of indoctrination of children with no chance of escape by parents. The search for a balance between supply of public education with private educational spaces could be a solution that would impose quality requirements to the public and the private system, but not necessarily would result in equity for access to education. The dilemma must be resolved case by case in every society.

I believe that education should be a right guaranteed by the state. But I think that those who have the resources to pay for their education, without major problems, should not be a burden for the State, therefore, they should pay for their education, and for that universities and private schools, are legitimate, but they must be accredited in their quality. I think there should be a 20% market for them, which contributes to competition with the state universities.

Dear Abhijit:

In Argentina we have had a mixed university system for decades. State universities are totally free for everyone. Despite financial problems and overpopulation of students, they are by far the universities with the highest academic level. They also concentrate almost all research work. With the exception of some areas --usually medicine-, which restrict student access, in most state faculties access is easy, but in most cases it is hard to obtain the degree --sometimes, very hard. 

Obtaining the degree is much easier in private universities, but of course you have to pay! Among private universities, the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina (UCA) is a good one. 

I think private university education is part of a healthy pluralism in any society, to the extent that it does not replace the responsibility of government to make higher education accessible for most people .

I would disagree in that private institutions become elitist in that only those who can afford to go get a chance to flourish. It doesn't mean that private education is not good however public government funds education means that there is equality in the field and all are able to flourish and grow according to Marlow and Aristotle the individuals in society are give a right to flourish and provided with the means to do so. Competition in everything is healthy but not when it deprives certain section nd of society to the right to a free education if such a thing exists. This will vary depending on where the individuals are located are the living in an urban area or rural in a drvelpjng country or one that is well developed. This poorer people get an opportunity to change their life circumstances through the education provide to them. All developed countries talk about upskilling and the need for skilled workforce not everyone can afford to upskill if there is a fee or money involved the individual end up remaining in the same class circle forever consigned to poverty and remaining on the bottom layer of Marlowe pyramid

Private universities, especially in so-called third world countries do not provide quality education, are extremely dangerous for basic education and research in basic sciences and do not care about students. 

India has innumerable private medical colleges and universities.  But its global rank in human development is pathetic. The lack of investment in public health and medical education is related: http://www.epw.in/journal/2016/12/commentary/politics-medical-education-india.html     

Too little has always been spent by the Government in India (See http://www.macroscan.com/fet/jun11/fet290611Education_India.htm ). More on this and impact of privatisation can be found in the book : "Crisis of Higher Education In India by Vijender Sharma" (for example).

WTO/GATS too has a role: http://newsclick.in/international/wtogats-plans-make-education-tradable-commodity-what%E2%80%99s-next

We have reports from US like this too: http://www.aft.org/news/hedge-funds-are-bankrupting-higher-education

The participation of Private sector in the education sector was initiated with the objective of bringing qualitative change in education and attract more investment. Though it has brought many changes in the society by creating ample number of opportunities to the students as well as aspirants. However lack of government monitoring  had made made private entrepreneur free and it has become a profit centre and basic objective of providing quality education has been compromised. Hence the  privatization of education with regular government interference and regulation will be more beneficial for the society"

There are at least three main functions of the government (in which there the element of private and public), namely:

- Function as regulator

- Function as coordinator

- Function as facilitator

Based on the three main functions, may just be submitted for the development of education of the public to the private sector as long as justice can be enforced through regulation of privatization intended for prosperity so that it will achieve the full social welfare.

Dear sir,

I am phani from vijayawada, india. i dont know the situation of globally, but i know situation of india. the education system is in dangerous position. education is minimum requirement and right of every citizen. this has to give freely upto 12th class in every country.

This is the minimum and primary per-requisite of every one who takes the birth in that country. all the governments irrespective of parties are destroying the government schools and colleges for the sake of money from private organizations

So educates like us have to fight against these activities.

in our AP the present situation of education is very bad condition. 

Excuse me sir if i write anything wrong, why because after seeing the conditions i will get the excitement.

Thanks

p.phani.

As per my view Yes, Privatization of education beneficial for the society, because education is human right, but Privatization of education needs a big control on the Quality of education.

Taking the condition of education in INDIA, every parents here willing to teach there students in Private Schools till class 12th but after that they will them to go to Government Colleges like IIT's, NIT's, IIM's, Govt. Universities etc. Why?

This condition rises because of available facilities and control on these education institutions.

There must be private colleges but controlled by government agencies like Self Financed colleges etc.controlled by IIT's etc.

Addendum: Chomsky on the issue: https://chomsky.info/20130227/

Many developed countries had already started P-P-P model education and fulfilled the desired outcome to a great extent.

Regards,

Shankhadeep Chakraborty.

Public-Private-Partnership may be a good approach in order to assure the quality of education. Certainly, such institutions also should be controlled and checked as all HEI. Accreditation, as we have introduced in Serbia,  with international member as an obligation, will certainly ensure better quality.

For pure privatisation, years and years are needed. It is a long therm process.

Generally, public schools are cheaper, adequately staffed, organized and their quality of academics always assured. However, they are not always well-equipped (physical structure and equipment) and are often affected by incessant breaks and as such, prolonged than expected.

On the other hand, private institutions are well-equipped, easily accessible and timely. But, because they are profit-oriented, they are typically expensive. As such, only children of well-to-do people attend such schools.

In my humble opinion, the both offer opportunities for choices. Therefore, the both can contribute immensely to the development of the society.

Thank you

Adeleke IT

250737H 

It does not make any sense when we spend time on things that are not in control. However, I stress that government has to provide good education to its citizens in one way or another.

At some extent privatization is good.

Yes. Their infrastructure, quality of teaching and research, faculty appointment, salary structure and other important parameters should be monitored time to time. It can even provide much better out put than the govt. institutes.

At some point I think so, because it increases competition and forces state universities and colleges to improve and innovate. But should not all universities or colleges privatized, since most do not have resources to access them. In addition, you should ensure the quality of these.

I think we should speak not about all University education. As a whole it is not good because depends on historical tradition in differet countries and kind of education. In the art, philisophy and other humanitarien disciplins it will brings a diversity in views and opinions of each teachers and students. In technical, physics, chemistry, biology it will have negative effect because a theoretical classical bases of these sciencies can be lost. No need to discover bicycle. Fundamental knowledge is the base for discover new knowledge.

I have got from Elsevier some fine resources. One article covers practice of private-public partnership, the form that I have already discussed. 

Public–private partnerships in education: An analysis with special reference to Indian school education system!

Government of India is willing to achieve universality of education but the limiting factor is the financial resources at the disposal of the government. Indian Ministry of Human Resource Development has proposed “Public–Private-Partnership (PPP) as an alternative to improve access to quality school education while ensuring equity and social justice...

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0738059315300201

http://communications.elsevier.com/nl/jsp/m.jsp?c=%40pQATFKAOTcoGx%2BQeP30L9ysVS%2FZ1eaMbupKADQPL2bA%3D

all the private universities thinking on thier brofit.

Engineering education, Agricultural education , Medical education, social education, primary education, secondary education, higher education, technical education, extension education, technical v/s non-technical education....there exists plethora of slices under the umbrella word ' EDUCATION'

Now I do not think privatization of education will have similar generalized effects (pros & cons), it depends on individual sector or slice. We can not follow or adopt a black box approach to like or dislike privatization approach. There can never be a single rule or line of thought. Some where some time it should be, while at others vice-versa.