Education

The government has targeted education as a key sector in bringing Kuwait back to its former glory as the region’s “shining star” of social and economic development

Of Kuwait’s nine colleges and universities, Kuwait University (KU) is the country’s oldest, largest and sole public institution of higher learning

Australian College of Kuwait (ACK) offers industry-relevant, competency-based training in a unique 2+2 degree program based on the Australian vocational curriculum

Employability and academic standards come to the fore as practical, vocational work experience and first-class academic training blend with religious traditions and international connections at Madrid’s Comillas Pontifical University, which is currently strengthening its links with China.

Guayaquil’s authorities are encouraging education through the More Books and More Technology programs and through the rehabilitation of school buildings and English language labs, with a prize for excellence in the “Example Youngsters” program

The KRG provides thousands of Kurd students with scholarships to pursue advanced degrees abroad, while at the same time working to improve the quality of higher education at home

Wider access to higher education to help innovation and entrepreneurism is one of the principle aims of the government of Oman

Higher education in Mexico has grown steadily, with regulations that foster development in the sector

Choc-a-bloc with excellent universities, Mexican students have quite an offering to choose from for their tertiary education – and fortunately for them, the geographic distribution of these institutes is quite fair, meaning there is no need to pack their bags and head to the capital.

Nigerians have trusted the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to govern the country since 1999. Dr. Ahlaji Bamanga Tukur, PDP National Chairman, talks about Nigeria´s successes and the challenges ahead.

The reform of schools and universities aims to create a workforce capable of responding to the needs of a progressively more sophisticated economy

Macau is a global city and its top private university, University of St. Joseph (USJ), is a truly international school that emphasises the learning process and self-discovery

Investment in human capital gets a boost through DAAD's higher education collaboration initiatives

A comprehensive public university, two years ago Prince of Songkla University became a research-focused institution active in myriad disciplines, including natural and medical sciences, technology and humanities

The Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla (BUAP) has sent six researchers to help with the world-famous Large Hadron Collider (CERN) project in Geneva, Switzerland, typifying the university's commitment to excellence

Innovation and creativity thrive at the five campuses of the Metropolitan Autonomous University (UAM), where the faculty and student body work closely together to advance research programs

The Research Council (TRC) in Oman is set to lead the way in the development of a national plan for scientific research within the sultanate

The mission of the Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT) is to produce young, qualified engineers and scientists with technical knowledge. Director of SIIT Dr. Chongrak Polprasert, discusses the institute’s focus on research and how it’s providing the country with highly skilled workers

A unique institution with a global vision

A stable democracy celebrating fifty-five years of independence, bolstered by new-found wealth from oil and gas: Ghana can view the future with confidence

A degree from an American university remains the goal of Indonesia's brightest young people

Mr Putera Sampoerna, Founder of the Putera Sampoerna Foundation, discusses the importance of instilling community values into the bright young Indonesians who will one day lead the country

H.E. Dr. Hilal Ali Al Hinai, Secretary General of The Research Council (TRC), shares with United World the origins of the newly established organization and its work towards capacity building, research excellence, technology transfer, and the creation of an enabling environment

Dr. Khalid M. Al-Saad, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Higher Education, feels young citizens should be trained for the private sector in order to safeguard the country’s economic future

Mr. Abdullah Al-Sharhan, Chairman of the Australian College of Kuwait, discusses the importance of nurturing the country’s future through education

Founder & Director of the Kuwait Centre for Autism

A small building in the Rawda area of Kuwait brings hope to parents of children with Autism. Here, 100 children receive special care and assistance to develop their potential, and to help them to come understand the world in which we live

A highly qualified workforce for the future is being trained in Goiás – for free

Saudi Arabia knows it has to invest in its youth in order to compete in tomorrow’s business world

As part of the Cameroon Government’s far-reaching programme of reforms

The American School of Kuwait in Hawalli is a special center of learning

Privately-owned Universal American School follows the U.S. curriculum from nursery all the way through high school, with a wide array of extracurricular activities

The American International School of Kuwait (AIS) is an International Baccalaureate authorized school that is preparing future global citizens

Professor Aleksa Bjeliš, Rector of the University of Zagreb (a global top 500 university), meets with PM Communications and shares his view on UZ’s merits and attraction for international students

Using language as a marketing tool, the director of Madrid Network and Cluster Madrid Plataforma del Español promotes innovative startup projects and guides enterprising business visionaries in developing their ideas

Dr Loqman Dosky, President of the University of Duhok (UoD), says that as a result of its history, Kurdistan Region today is a staunch supporter of international ties, and this is what has allowed the region's economy to register a 12 per cent growth per year

Dr. Rawiyah bint Saud bin Ahmed Al Busaidiya, Minister of Higher Education, discusses the quality and expansion of Oman’s university system – both public and private – and the opportunities for Omani students to study in some of the world’s most prestigious schools

The Autonomous Juarez University of Tabasco (UJAT) is deeply involved with the community and the particular needs of the region, and is dedicated to preparing its graduates for the professional world, both locally and globally

The WAYE Foundation in Plateau State is educating youth and women and providing them with opportunities to reach a higher quality of life

As the country continues to strive towards its Vision 2020 goal, the PDP is now looking to education as an important vehicle to drive the African state into the future.

Celebrating its 20th year, the university plays a vital role in developing the Kurdistan region of Iraq

Literacy rates are up and new high schools and universities have been built to keep ahead of demand in a country hungry for education opportunities. The University of Cabo Verde was established in 2006 and offers Bachelor, Master and Doctorate degrees

A Masters in Petroleum Geology is available from Faculty of Technological Sciences

Great efforts have been made to increase results throughout Mexico’s education sector

The Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon (UANL) is one of the country's best schools, located in one of its most prosperous cities

One of the top seats of learning in the country, the Universidad Juarez Autonoma de Tabasco is strengthening its international links and mentoring the next generation of talent

Patricia Butcher, Executive Director of the Trinidad and Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute (TTHTI), is proud of her island nation’s warm and hospitable people and of the school’s leading role in supplying the Caribbean region with top hospitality and tourism human resources

Emmanuel Gonsalves, President of College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT) shares with us how the school has become more accessible than ever and how its international partnerships and accreditation are raising the bar of education on the island

New research programs at CES are a priority

Macau is a global city and its top private university, University of St. Joseph (USJ), is a truly international school that emphasises the learning process and self-discovery

In its academies, colleges and beyond, the Putera Sampoerna Foundation is dedicated to providing the knowledgeable, entrepreneurial, and compassionate leaders the country needs

Students emerge from the Putera Sampoerna Foundation's academies equipped with knowledge, leadership skills, and an understanding of their social responsibilities

NDUM grooms students to become self-disciplined individuals with strong leadership qualities

The region of Sharjah is well-known for its educational facilities. In 1956 it became the first Emirate to allow women to study, and it was the first to introduce MBA programs in the 90s. Dr. Peter Heath, Chancellor of the American University of Sharjah, discusses his university’s development, and the country’s higher education system as a whole

Ukraine has produced some of the world's finest minds thanks to its universities

AIS offers premier grade teaching – through the English language – to pupils from a diverse range of countries

Higher education at the Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Goiás (PUC Goiás ) combines a strong regional identity with enhanced international connections

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology targets a knowledgeable society

Big companies spreading the wealth

UniMetro is creating a new generation of globally competitive entrepreneurs