Regional Gulf States Plan Regional Quality Assurance Network The Gulf states are planning to set up a network for quality assurance in higher education to reinforce the quality of education and academic accreditation in the region. The network, proposed by Oman, was outlined in a…
Regional Billions Lost in ‘Human Capital’ to the West Nine sub-Saharan countries have lost $2.17 billion in “human capital” because of the large number of African doctors emigrating to Western countries, according to a study recently published in the British Medical Journal by researchers from…
Regional Private Universities Proliferate in Central America In the last 30 years, the number of private universities across Central America has grown from next to none to more than 150, and each year more institutions establish themselves, while foreign universities such as Ave Maria, Florida…
Regional Ministers Agree on Mutual Recognition of Qualifications Under a recently revised agreement on academic recognition in Asia-Pacific countries, students who complete studies at recognized universities in signatory countries will have their credentials recognized in other signatory countries as equivalent. The UNESCO ministerial meeting, held…
Regional Nordic Countries Rank Poorly Among Chinese Looking to Study Abroad According to a recent survey of Chinese students, Nordic countries are not at the forefront of their minds when considering an overseas study destination, especially if they are to be charged full tuition fees….