In this Conclusion, the implications of the research are discussed and the recommendation is made that states that are committed to achieving individual transformation, social betterment and social efficiency via the higher education system should seek to implement a human rights-based approach to higher education. The strategic obstacles to implementation of such an approach are discussed, including the competing nature of rights claims, the lack of familiarity with the idea of human rights being applied to higher education and the likely political resistance to the application of human rights in this area. Finally, the utility and benefits of this research are canvassed.