The role of interdisciplinarity becomes complex in the increasingly competitive landscape of higher education. Addressing global social issues necessitates interdisciplinary approaches, widely employed in higher education for holistic learning and adaptable graduates. While discipline boundaries persist, they are crucial for universities navigating intense competition. This article critically examines the growing need for interdisciplinarity in higher education and research. It underscores its importance in social policy research and teaching and presents a model framework outlining the interdisciplinary research process, including its steps, advantages, and disadvantages.