Mapping the Global Landscape of Project-Based Learning in Higher Education: A Bibliometric Analysis (2015-2025)

Fuad Abdul Fattah; Laurensia Claudia Pratomo; Dede Rusmana; Prima Ratna Sari; Naufal Dzakwana Muhammad

doi:10.55681/jige.v6i4.4147

Authors

Fuad Abdul Fattah Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7948-5916
Laurensia Claudia Pratomo Department of Economic Education, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3925-0598
Dede Rusmana Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2477-0643
Prima Ratna Sari Department of Social Science Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Jember, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6917-6746
Naufal Dzakwana Muhammad Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55681/jige.v6i4.4147

Keywords:

Project-Based Learning, Higher Education, Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

This study maps the global research landscape of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) in higher education from 2015 to 2025 using bibliometric analysis of 318 articles from 198 journals indexed in Scopus. The findings indicate steady publication growth (1,06% annually), with Spain, Indonesia, and the United States as the leading contributors. Core journals include Sustainability, Education Sciences, and Frontiers in Education, reflecting strong connections between PjBL, sustainability, pedagogy, and digital innovation. Thematic analysis reveals PjBL is primarily implemented in social sciences, STEM, and engineering disciplines, while its application in entrepreneurship and the arts remains limited. Although the topic has reached bibliometric maturity, implementation challenges persist especially in developing countries due to infrastructural and pedagogical constraints.

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