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international
The non-profit association Educause aims at advancing higher education through the use of information technology. Educause compiles information on the topic of artificial intelligence in higher education on the page we link to. Mostly these are their own articles, publications, reports, etc.; in some cases there are also links to external sources. [Abstract: Editors of [...]

Belgium
VLUHR is the umbrella organisation for the Flemish Council of University Colleges (VLHORA) and the Flemish Interuniversity Council (VLIR). Unfortunately, like VLHORA and VLIR, VLUHR does not have an English site. The site provides information in Flemish about internationalisation, quality management, and projects that go with it. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

Afghanistan
A list of universities in Afghanistan by province and in alphabetical order.

international; Ukraine
#ScienceForUkraine is a community group of volunteer students and research scientists from academic institutions in Europe and around the world. Our mission is to collect and disseminate information about support opportunities at the university, national, and international level for students and researchers directly affected by the recent Russia's invasion of [...]

international
The CSA is a collaboration of scientists, software developers and educators who collectively develop, manage and utilise internet-based citizen science projects in order to further science itself, and the public understanding of both science and of the scientific process. These projects use the time, abilities and energies of a distributed community of citizen scientists.

South Africa, Republic
An overview of the goals in the field of Education for South Africa, provided by the South African Government. Among other things you can find here the goals for the Basic Education sector, the Higher Education and Vocational Training sectors and also important role players in these fields. The website also includes a list of higher education institutions and additional links.

international
Quality Matters (QM) is an international network of more thn 1500 organisations in more than 25 countries worldwide. It deals with questions of quality control and management of digital educational resources. We link to a White Paper Series first published by QM in 2020 on digital accessibility and inclusion. The series shares the results of a 2019 survey conducted aming QM [...]

Switzerland
The project is developing an university didactic offer for lecturers in Switzerland. The objective is to support digital communication, cooperation and collaboration and generally digital education.

international
Keeping Up With ... is a publication by the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) with brief information on trends in academic library science and higher education. It provides an introduction to the topic and a summary of key points. The present article on Learning Analytics also contains some critical thoughts on the topic. [Abstract: Editors of Education [...]

international
"The IMS Global Learning Consortium Learning Data & Analytics Innovation Leadership Network has released this document articulating eight principles that all higher education institutions should consider when implementing technology for the collection and use of learning data. As higher education institutions continue to leverage learning data generated by multiple systems, [...]

Switzerland
swissuniversities works to strengthen and enhance collaboration among Swiss institutions of higher education and promotes a common voice on educational and research issues in Switzerland. Furthermore, swissuniversities performs coordination tasks and acts on the international level as the national rectors' conference for all universities, universities of applied science and [...]

Europe; international
U-Multirank is a world ranking of universities published annually since 2013 scoring more than 1,700 universities from 96 countries. Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Commission, U-Multirank compares higher education institutions’ performance in areas that matter most to students and are not covered by traditional university rankings such as knowledge [...]

Switzerland
"This online representation of the Swiss Education System is a collaboration of the Confederation and the cantons: State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) Swiss Conference of Cantonal Ministers of Education (EDK)." You will find information about the following educational levels: > The education [...]

Georgia
Higher education institutions in Georgia are subdivided into three types: universities are implementing the educational programmes of all three cycles of higher education and scientific research, teaching universities implement the second cycle, i.e. master’s educational programmes, while colleges only implement the first cycle of academic higher education programmes. The [...]

Georgia
The website of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia covers the issues general education, higher education, vocational education and science. For each topic there are news, facility registers, information on current projects, education programmes and further notes. All infrastructure projects are charted and catalogued, but they are only available in Georgian.

international
anabin is a service of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany (Kultusministerkonferenz) and informs about the recognition of foreign educational qualifications. The website provides information about the education systems of a large number of countries concentrating on school and higher [...]

Netherlands
Formerly known as "Vereniging van Samenwerkende Nederlandse Universiteiten", the VSNU officially represents the fourteen Dutch research Universities. The association's website provides information on its focus areas, among others: human resources, research, education, finance, governance & accountability, international affairs, communication & public affairs. Furthermore, [...]

Belgium
The Flemish Council of University Colleges VLHORA "is the umbrella organization of the Flemish University Colleges which defends and promotes the mutual interests of the university colleges." Unfortunately, VLHORA has no English site any more. You can find a copy of the old English site as of 2017 in the Internet Archive. It provided a short overview of VLHORA's history and [...]

Belgium
"The ‘Vlaamse Interuniversitaire Raad’ or VLIR was established in 1976. VLIR represents the Flemish universities, serves as a platform to facilitate cooperation between the Flemish universities, and interacts with the Flemish government in all matters concerning higher education policy. Topics such as education and research policy, university management and administration [...]

Belgium; international
Flanders nowledge Area runs several portals and projects with the aim of internationalisation of higher education in Flanders. The projects and portals are created either on their own initiative or by order of the Government of Flanders or the Flemish Council of Universities and University Colleges (VLUHR). The main topics are mobility and international cooperation. The [...]

Belgium
This site provides structured information on education in Belgium in German language. The single chapters deal with school, higher education, marking systems as well as certificates, degrees and statistics. "anabin" is an information database of the German Conference of Ministers of Education - Central Office for Foreign Education (Kultusministerkonferenz - Zentralstelle für [...]

Belgium
English Wikipedia article about the education system in the Flemish Community / Dutch-speaking part of Belgium. You will find the following chapters: 1 Generally 2 Networks 3 Levels 3.1 Basic education 3.2 Secondary education 3.3 Higher education 4 Quality 4.1 Foreign students 5 Language 5.1 Medium of [...]

United Kingdom; Europe; Germany
On June, 2, 2016, British and German university leaders met in Berlin on the occasion of a jointly organised Rectors' Conference. Among others, they pointed out "how the EU helps academics to carry out cutting-edge research and enables students to study in other parts of the EU". They also warned against the "devastating consequences for study and research" in case of a [...]

United Kingdom; Europe; Germany
Radio broadcasts from the German radio Deutschlandradio on the issue of the Brexit and education. Available in German only. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

United Kingdom; Europe; Germany
Article by the online version of the German journal Der Spiegel, 24.06.16, authors: Armin Himmelrath and Silke Fokken. Available only in German. English abstract [courtesy translation]: "So far, for German pupils and students the UK has been the number one country for exchange. One of the reasons for that also was the easy crossing of EU bounderies. Will everything change [...]

United Kingdom; Europe
BBC article as of 17 May 2016, author: Judith Burns "UK universities could find it harder to recruit international students if the UK leaves the EU, suggests a survey." [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

international
Commissioned by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, the International Bureau (IB) supports international research and education cooperation between Germany and its partners. The IB offers financial support when setting up new contacts and cooperation and advises German universities, companies and institutions outside the university system on international [...]

South-East Asia
ASAIHL´s purpose is to assist member institutions to strengthen themselves through mutual self help and to achieve international distinction in teaching, research and public service. In so doing, the institutions contribute strength to their respective nations and to the entire region. Specifically, the Association exists to foster the development of the institutions [...]

Argentina
The "National Commission for the Evaluation and Accreditation of Universities" (CONEAU) recrutes researchers in education and experts from universities in the whole of Argentina to act as evaluators and reviewers. CONEAU's work also includes quality assurance of research and teaching. The evaluation of more than 40 universities is documented in freely accessible publications [...]

Argentina; Latin America; North America; Central America
The "Centre for Studies on Science, Development and Higher Education" (Centro REDES) was founded in 2002 by the nonprofit organisation Grupo REDES. The "National Council for Scientific and Technical Research" (Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas - CONICET) granted the Centro REDES the status of an associated institution in 2003. The Centro's website [...]

Argentina
CONADU is the umbrella organisation for all associations of university lecturers at public universities in Argentina. One of their main aims is the support of lecturers' rights. Among others, CONADU runs an "Institute for Studies and Skill Enhancement" - IEC (Instituto de Estudios y Capacitación). IEC does research on work / working conditions etc at university and provides [...]

Indonesia
The Institute for Social and Cultural Anthropology at the University of Freiburg, Germany, since 2004 regularly organises annual student-centered “Tandem-Research” summer schools. In the Freiburg Anthropological Working Papers, you can find some project reports of a tandem of 2007 and a resulting Master Thesis related to educational (mainly higher education) in Indonesia. [...]

Indonesia
This site provides short German summaries of the Indonesian school, university and marking system as well as on certificates and degrees. "anabin" is an information database of the German Conference of Ministers of Education - Central Office for Foreign Education (Kultusministerkonferenz - Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen - ZAB). Its mission is to provide [...]

Europe
This platform was initiated by the non-profit initiative for transparent study grants based in Germany. The platform receives funding from the European Commission and provides information about scholarships, grants and awards in European countries, together with advice and background information regarding application.

Canada; Sweden
[We link to a copy of the site from the Internet Archive 2013. Unfortunately, the new journal website only offers 5 free articles and lacks the French articles of the issue.] This 2013 issue of the journal Education Canada has a focus on inclusive education, especially in Higher Education. The articles are available for free. Table of contents (selection): * School [...]

Finland
In contrast to FUURT (Finnish Union of University Researchers and Teachers), YLL "is a trade union for all teaching staff at the non-professorial level, whether tenured or untenured." The English summary of the website provides information on tasks and activities of YLL. YLL is part of the OAJ - Trade Union of Education in Finland. Together with FUURT and the "Finnish Union [...]

Finland
The website of the Finnish Union of University Professors provides information on its goals and its work, on the profession of a professor (public image of the professor, Legislation, Ethical guidelines, Professor of the Year Directory of Professors - acessible only to members, History of the Development of Professorship in Finland), on working conditions and on union [...]

Finland
FUURT ist the Finnish Union for University Researchers and Teachers, also including "library personnel and other academic experts". The website provides ample information on the FUURT's activities, as well as on everything you need to know when working at a Finnish university. The union also has a special group for international researchers working in Finland. Together with [...]

Finland
The Ministry of Education and Culture provides a list of Finnish universities with links to their homepages. If you scroll down in the left menu bar, you can also find a list of university consortia and Universites of Applied Sciences. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

Finland
This site provides short summaries of the Finnish school, university and marking system as well as on certificates and degrees. Most of the information is written in English."anabin" is an information database of the German Conference of Ministers of Education - Central Office for Foreign Education (Kultusministerkonferenz - Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen - [...]

Palestinian Territories
This website of the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education provides a list of fulltext documents (official documents, working papers, drafts, ..) on its educational planning for 2014 to 2019 and on the evaluation of the previous planning 2008-2012. The main document of the planning 2014-2019, "Education Development Strategic Plan 2014-2019", also provides a [...]

Palestinian Territories
This Wikipedia article provides a list of Palestinian Universities. They are sorted by territory, and in case they are available, links are given to further Wikipedia articles and websites of the respective universities. Furthermore, you will find a list of further educational institutions in and about Palestine. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

Palestinian Territories
The Palestinian Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission is in charge of the accreditation and quality assurance of higher education institutions and academic programmes in Palestine. Unfortunately, there is no longer an English version of the website. You will find information in Arabic on Licensed Higher Education Institutions, on Accredited Academic Programs, on [...]

Palestinian Territories
English Wikipedia article about education in the Palestinian territories. The article is very ample, but obviously has some issues concerning its sources. You will find the following chapters: 1 Education System 2 Education Management 3 Education Finance 4 Education Policy 5 Pre-Primary Education 6 Basic Education 6.1 Preparation Stage 6.2 Empowerment [...]

Israel; international
The "Research Center for Innovation in Learning Technologies" was created in 2010 and replaced the "Chais Research Center for the Integration of Technologies in Education" (2004-2010). The centre conducts research on the use of new media and technologies in higher education. The website provides some annual reports and information on events (congresses, workshops etc.). The [...]

Israel
This Wikipedia article provides a list of Israeli universities and colleges. The universities' list has additional information on website, year founded, number of students and several classification numbers from different university rankings. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

Israel
"The Council for Higher Education (CHE) provides a search for institutions in the higher education sector in israel. You can filter orsearch for the type of institution (university, college, etc.), for the area (region) and for budget. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

Russian Federation
The Modern University of the Humanities in Russia is more than a common higher education institution. It is a network of more than 500 branches and teaching centres respectively in the Russian Federation and in the other CIS countries, even in Vietnam, Israel, China, Peru, and the Czech Republic. The MUH, founded in 1995 in Saint Petersburg, beginning with one branch provides [...]

Albania; Andorra; Armenia; Austria; Azerbaijan; Belgium; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Bulgaria; Croatia; Cyprus, Republic of; Czechia; Denmark; Estonia; Finland; France; Georgia; Germany; Greece; Vatican City; Hungary; Iceland; Ireland; Italy; Kazakhstan; Latvia; Liechtenstein; Lithuania; Luxemburg; Malta; Moldova, Republic of; Montenegro; Netherlands; Norway; Poland; Portugal; Romania; Russian Federation; Serbia; Slovakia; Slovenia; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; North Macedonia; Turkey; Ukraine; United Kingdom; England; Northern Ireland; Scotland; Wales
This website is run by the "European Higher Education Area" and provides national reports on the status of the Bologna Process since 2003 from about 50 European countries. You can find the latest report at the top of the page of each member country. Older reports can be found at the bottom of the page in the menu bar on the right (under "related documents").[Abstract: Editors [...]

Germany; Greece
The Tagesspiegel informs briefly about current educational reforms and cooperation in Greece in the beginning of 2014. Topics are the 'Athena Plan', the research initiative of the German government 'Zukunftsfond Südeuropa' and a bilateral project of the Rectors' Conferences. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

Greece
The Department no longer provides an English website. But you can find a journal that has English and French articles, the Mediterranean Journal of Education. Until 2020, the department published the Educational Journal of the University of Patras UNESCO Chair. Both are accessible freely. [Abstract: Site editor’s information]

Greece
The website provides information on internal organisation, history, contemporary research projects and study programs. Unfortunately, some categories have no content. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

Greece
Δ.Ο.Α.Τ.Α.Π. (Hellenic NARIC) is an organization supervised by the Hellenic Ministry of Education. It is responsible for the recognition of university or technological degrees that are awarded by foreign Higher Education Institutions (H.E.I.). The Hellenic NARIC is also responsible for providing information about educational systems and [...]

Greece; Germany
The website of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides ample information on academic exchange and cooperation with Greece. Information only available in German. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

Greece
The General Secretariat for Research and Technology (GSRT) in the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs of Greece is e.g. responsible for research cooperation and support in science and technology. At a multilateral level its mission is to harmonize research and technological activities with the demands of the international community. [Abstract: Site editor’s [...]

South Africa, Republic
​The University of the Western Cape is a national university in Bellville, South Africa.

Europe; international
The Institutional Award for Innovation in Internationalisation was created in 2012 and is awarded annually by the European Association for International Education (EAIE). The website provides information on criteria for selection as well as on former winners. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

Europe
"EUA´s role in promoting the external dimension of the Bologna Process, and whether and to what extent the association should enhance its international activities, have been addressed briefly in the Action Plan 2006/7 and set out in more detail in a paper prepared by Pierre de Maret and discussed by the Board in January 2006. The importance of the international dimension of [...]

Europe
Response of the European University Association to the public consultation on the future EU Programmes For European And International Mobility And Cooperation (2010). The documents contains eight recommendations on these issues. [Abstract: Site editor’s information]

Europe
This document contains the new internationalisation strategy of the European Union, launched in July 2013. The communication is about internationalisation strategies of European Universities. Content: 1. EUROPE AND THE GLOBAL RACE FOR TALENT 2. KEY PRIORITIES FOR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND MEMBER STATES: TOWARDS COMPREHENSIVE [...]

international
The website provides basic information on the "Handbook Internationalisation of Higher Education", such as table of contents, abstracts and information on authors. Access to the fulltext of the articles is subject to a fee. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

Canada
The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto is recognized around the world as a leader in initial and continuing teacher education, graduate programs in education and education research. OISE is the largest and most research-intensive faculty of education in Canada, and one of the largest in North America.

Russian Federation
NIC ARM is the national Russion centre for scientific accreditation and mobility. The website provides information on legal frameworks, accreditation centres in other countries (and Europe, ...), about political agreements on the recognition of educational certificates, about accreditation procedures and criteria, about quality assurance, about officially recognized Russian [...]

South Africa, Republic
NTEU is the South African trade union for the tertiary education sector (university level). The webiste provides information on NTEU's structure, its work and services, its annual conference, relevant legislation, bargaining procedures and more. NTEU is not a member of the Educations Labour Relations Council (ELRC) which acts as an agent in conflict solution between many [...]

China, People's Republic of
The website of the Chinese Ministry for Education informs on its own structure and departments as well as on Chinese educational policy (incl. legal texts) or international agreements in the educational sector. Furthermore, you will find educational statistics (they have to be viewed via the Chinese sight, but there is an English translation for the single documents) and [...]

Brazil; international; China, People's Republic of; India; Russian Federation
"Ciência sem Fronteiras" (Science Without Borders) is a broad Brasilian scholarship programm. It aims at promoting up to 100,000 Brasilian students until 2014/2015 and helping them to spend part of their studies in a foreign country.The website provides information on the scholarship programm and about partner countries that signed an agreement with Brasil on student exchange [...]

India; Russian Federation
The Russia & India Report is part of the news portal ´´Russia Beyond the Headlines´´ that is internationally orientated and published by the Russian government’s daily newspaper, the Rossiyskaya Gazeta. The linked extract concerns especially ´´Indo-Russian Cooperation´´ on focused topics of the portal: politics, business and culture and analysis. You can also take [...]

Brazil
Through its Country Dossiers, the International Bureau of Education (IBE) of the Unesco offers access to various information resources on education in its Member States. This compilation of facts and data from various sources will permit users to gain rapid access to information on each country`s state of education and plans for development, and provide insights into [...]

Sweden
The Swedish Council for Higher Education is a government agency whose responsibilities span across the education sector with the main focus on higher education. It is tasked with providing objective and relevant information about higher education and the Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (högskoleprovet). The agency´s responsibilities include stimulating interest in higher [...]

Israel
The page provides information about the higher education system in Israel. It addresses students interested in studying in israel. On subpages information is provided about the structure of higher education in Israel, Degree Studies at Academic Colleges (in Hebrew), Degree Programs in English, Programs for Visiting Undergraduate and Graduate Students, summer programs, and [...]

Israel
This page of the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides a link list arranged by topic. The section on education offers links to general resources, learning Hebrew, universities and other institutions of higher education, research institutes and academic journals, elementary and secondary schools als well as miscellaneous resources. [Abstract: Editors of Education [...]

international
The Center for International Higher Education defines its mission to be advancing knowledge about the complex realities of higher education in the contemporary world. It promotes the belief that an international perspective will foster enlightened policies and practices. To this end, the Center publishes International Higher Education, a book series on higher education, as [...]

Austria; Germany; Croatia; Hungary; Slovenia; Italy; international
The aim and purpose of founding the Rectors´ Conference was to enable collaboration between the universities and colleges and to seize the diverse opportunities available for scientific, artistic and future-oriented cooperation. Issues of cultural, scientific, political or general importance are dealt with in the form of symposia and research projects.

United States of America (USA); international
AHEAD is a professional membership organization for individuals involved in the development of policy and in the provision of quality services to meet the needs of persons with disabilities involved in all areas of higher education. Its membership is international. AHEAD is actively involved in all facets of promoting full and equal participation by individuals with [...]

United States of America (USA)
Online Schools offers a national directory of colleges, universities and technical schools that offer online educational options. The schools are sorted by federal state.

Puerto Rico; United States of America (USA); Caribbean
The website contains a listing of the private and public universities in Puerto Rico. Further links show a short description of the universities as well as available courses of studies and links to the respective homepages.

Puerto Rico; United States of America (USA); Caribbean
The Association of Private Education (AEP) of Puerto Rico is an organisation which represents several education institutions of all niveaus (university, post-secondary, elementary, prescholar, technical, secondary, vocational). Its task is to preserve, protect and promote the educational diversity offered by private education in Puerto Rico.

Paraguay
The website offers a list of private and public universities of Paraguay. There are links to the homepages of the universities. Furthermore, the website contains a listing of the departments and the respective studies of all universities.

Uruguay
The University of the Republic of Uruguay (UDELAR) is the only public university and the most important higher education and research institution in the country. In collaboration with a large scale of institutional and social actors, it implements multiple activities oriented on the socially valuable use of knowledge as well as the dissemination of culture. The UDELAR is a [...]

Ecuador
The Evaluation, Accreditation and Assurance Counsil for the Quality of Higher Education (CEAACES) contributes to the guarantee of quality of the institutions, programs and careers which are integrated in the national higher education system. This is effected by the application of continuous processes of autoevaluation, external evaluation and accreditation.

Ecuador; Guyana; Suriname; Colombia; Venezuela; Peru; Brazil; Bolivia
The Amazonian Universities Association (UNAMAZ) promotes the specialization of professionals and researchers in the countries of the Amazon region to be able to guarantee a better conservation of nature and a better quality of life of the population. Therefore, the objectives of UNAMAZ are the promotion of reciprocal knowledge of the member institutions as well as the [...]

international
The International Research Group on Physics Teaching (GIREP) is an international body of physics professors and teachers who want to cooperate in their work on physics teaching.

Bolivia; Colombia; Ecuador; Venezuela; Peru; Brazil; Cuba; Haiti; Puerto Rico; Dominican Republic; Costa Rica; Guatemala; El Salvador; Honduras; Nicaragua; Panama; Argentina; Chile; Paraguay; Uruguay; Mexico; United States of America (USA); Caribbean
The Union of Universities of Latin America and the Caribbean (UDUAL) is an international organism founded with the objective to promote the universities of the member countries. The aim is the fostering of cooperation of Latin American and Caribbean universities amongst themselves as well as with other institutions and cultural organisations as the UNESCO; the cultural [...]

Panama; Central America; Costa Rica; Nicaragua; Honduras; El Salvador; Guatemala
The Association of Private Universities of Central America and Panama (AUPRICA) consists of all private higher education institutions of the member countries Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvator and Guatemala. The objectives of AUPRICA are the promotion of academical excellency as necessary and fundamental element for the development of a qualitative education, [...]

Guatemala
The website universidades.com offers list of univerities of Guatemala. The entries include longer, detailled descriptions of the universities. Links which lead to the homepages of the universities are not available on the website.

Costa Rica
The website contains a list of private and public universities of Costa Rica which are sorted by region. Links lead to indications about the different courses of studies of the universities as well as to the homepages of the institutions.

Costa Rica
The National Accreditation System for Higher Education (SINAES) is an institution of the Costa Rican state entrusted with the objective to promote the constant improvement of the quality in the higher education sector of the country. The system has been adapted by governmental as well as private university and parauniversity higher education institutions, which obligated [...]

Bolivia
The Psycho-Pedagogical Centre for Higher Education Investigation (CEPIES) was founded on Oktober 26th, 1988 by the internal congress of the Universidad de San Andrés (UMSA). It is a centre for teacher training which is subdued to the vice-rectorate and which has the task to improve the work of the teaching staff of higher education institutions. URL: [...]

Bolivia
The Network Tic Bolivia is a non-profit multi-sectorial association composed by 24 member organisations. These organisations are non-governmental entities, private enterprises as well as governmental universities and entities which apply ICT in favor of the sustainable human development in the fields of education, governmental affairs and agriculture.

Germany; Austria; Switzerland; Liechtenstein
The International Lake Constance University was established in 1998 by an initiative of the International Conference of Lake Constance (IBK). It is a network that aims to promote cooperation across borders between higher education institutions in Germany, Swizerland, Austria and Liechtenstein.

Colombia
This website offers extensive information about the Colombian higher education institutions. It contains a list of all of the proffered courses of the respective university as well as a resuming short description.

Colombia
The University Network Mutis is a non-profit association which was founded by higher education institutions and other reckognized entities which promote integral human and social development. The network tries to strengthen, develop and to canalize the interinstitutional and international relations of the institutes of which it consists.

Congo, Democratic Republic of the (Congo-Kinshasa)
The official site of the Ministry of Higher Education shows information about the recent activities and events of this government agency, provides an overview of the structure of the Ministry and offers addresses and registers of the most important secondary schools, institutes and universities of the country.

Colombia
The National Information System for Higher Education (SNIES) was created to respond to the information necessities of the higher education sector of Colombia. It serves as source of information for institutions and academical programs approved by the National Ministry of Education, it counsels and fournishes data, statistics and indicators of relevancy, reliability and [...]

Cuba
This website of the National Statistics Office includes statistics of the education in Cuba. The data describe all educational levels, from early education to higher education, they give information about all institutions, on the teacher staff, proportions of women etc.

Latin America
The RIEPESAL is an institutional network of researchers who do research on higher education policy. Unfortunately, RIEPESAL's website is outdated (last information from about 2011). The website provides information on conferences, publications and some Open Access articles published by RIEPESAL members. RIEPESAL was founded in 2004 and has its headquarter in the Instituto [...]

Argentina
The Councils for the Regional Planning of Higher Education (CPRES) are institutions which unite all actors of Argentinian higher education: National and private universities as well as national and provincial government offices. Thus it is the only horizontal organ of coordination, an authority of exchange of the higher education sector on a regional level. It performs [...]

Argentina
The Red Nacional de Prácticas y Residencias en la Formción de Docentes is a meeting point for persons and institutions which deal with teacher training. The task of the network is the elaboration of a systematics of exchange of knowledge and expertise which were built in the training institutions as well as in the universities. The RED fosters different alternative [...]

Nicaragua
This website contains a list of all the private and public universities of Nicaragua, ordered by departments. Links guide to further information about the universities as well as to their web offer.

Nicaragua
UniversidadesNI.com is a portal which offers a list of private universities of Nicaragua (stand: 2011). Furthermore, it contains information about careers, scholarships and job offers.

Nicaragua
The Project ICT was created to further develop the ICT on the four public universities of Nicaragua, UNAN-Managua, UNAN-León, UNA and UNI. It shall establish a reliable, comprehensive and stable network through which access to global knowledge and local exchange of information can be guaranteed.

Gabon
The portal provides information about the field of Gabonese higher education including its relevant institutions. The website offers details on the single universities, research institutes and Écoles Supérieres of the country, their activities, their administrative structur and official directives. Additionally, the site contains reports published by the Ministry of [...]

Zambia
The portal Education in Zambia represents a platform for teachers, students and people who are interested in education. The site provides information about general selective topics and the listing of schools, high schools, colleges and universities of the country. Besides, a school calendar with all the important administrative dates is added.

Peru
The web site offers a list of Peruvian higher education institutions. Links lead to their homepages.

South Africa, Republic
"As an independent government agency, the NRF promotes and supports research in all fields of knowledge. It also conducts research and provides access to National Research Facilities." A focus is on natural sciences. The website provides a lot of information on projects, programmes, scholarships, research centres, centres of excellence, annual reports on research in South [...]

Liberia
The University of Liberia was established in 1862 as Liberia College and became a University in 1951. UL is the oldest degree-granting institution in West Africa. The university offers a great variety of study subjects ranging from Agriculture to Statistics.

Lesotho
This is the internet presence of the National University of Lesotho.

Kenya
USIU is the oldest private university in Eastern Africa, founded in 1969.

Dominican Republic
Dominicana on line, an information portel of the Dominican Republic, offers detailed knowledge of diverse aspects of the country. The category "Educación e Investigación" presents general information about "Primary, Secondary & Superior Education", a list of Dominican universities including information about the subjects as well as links to the homepages of the higher [...]

Dominican Republic
The Academical Alliance (AA) regroups teachers, employees and students of the universities. Its goal is to contribute to the defence and the development of its members by allocating itself as developed institution which contributes, by qualitative and efficient means, to the progress of the country.

Dominican Republic
The mission of the Dominican Association of University Principals (ADRU) is the promotion of the development of the member institutions in the frame of quality, autonomy and academical pluralism. Also, it wants to favor strategies which aim for the strengthening of the university education system as well as of science and technology of the Dominican Republic. The association [...]

Dominican Republic
The website offers links to different higher education institutions of the Dominican Republic.

Kenya
The education system of Kenya is briefly introduced. Other than that is information given on the Mombasa Academy and the Kenya Institute of Management.

Europe
The European Council for Student Affairs (ECStA) is an independent and autonomous umbrella organization aiming to promote the social infrastructure at all higher education insitutions of Europe. The ECStA is in particular promoting the cooperation between organizations responsible for this sector within Europe aiming to increase the understanding of the differences regarding [...]

international
Universitas 21 is an international network of 23 leading research-intensive universities in fifteen countries. The network's purpose is to facilitate collaboration and cooperation between the member universities and to create opportunities for them on a scale that none of them would be able to achieve operating independently or through traditional bilateral alliances.

Caribbean; Bahamas; Jamaica; Saint Lucia; Barbados; Guyana; Trinidad and Tobago; Suriname; Antigua and Barbuda; Belize; Bermuda; British Virgin Islands; Cayman Islands; Dominica; Grenada; Montserrat; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Turks and Caicos Islands; Virgin Islands of the United States; United States of America (USA); United Kingdom
The Association of Caribbean Tertiary Institutions (ACTI) is an Association of Tertiary Educational Institutions in the Caribbean region. The member institutions are Universities, Colleges, Community Colleges, Teacher Training Colleges, National Colleges, State Colleges, Technical Colleges etc. The specific objectives, as stated in the constitution of ACTI are to facilitate [...]

Ghana
On Ghana's official governmental website you can find a directory of schools and universities as well as other information and articles on Ghana's education system.

Ghana
This page offers an overview over the schools and universities from Ghana.

Gambia
This is the web space of the University of The Gambia. The university was established by an Act of the National Assembly of the Gambia in March 1999. The university´s departments are Agriculture and Environment Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business and Public Administration, Education, Engineering and Architecture, Law, Medicine and Allied Health Sciences. The homepage gives [...]

East Africa; Burundi; Kenya; Rwanda; Tanzania; Uganda
The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) is a regional inter-governmental organization established in 1980 by the three East African Partner States (Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda) with the aim of facilitating contact between the universities of East Africa, providing a forum for discussion on a wide range of academic and other matters relating to higher education, [...]

Rwanda
The Higher Education Council (HEC) is an independent Government Agency. It is responsible for ensuring the structure, organisation and functioning of higher education institutions, for monitoring and evaluating the quality and standard of provision and for ensuring the quality enhancement of teaching and research. It advises the Minister in charge of Higher Education on all [...]

Uganda
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) is a statutory agency, a supervisor for quality and relevant higher education established under the "Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001" to regulate higher education and to guide the country in the establishment of institutions of higher learning as well as ensure that quality and relevant education is [...]

Africa
The page offers various links on the educational system of various African states. It is designed as a Wiki. The different fields are: Ministry of Education, educational system, schools, science and research...

Botswana
This is the official webpage of the University of Botswana. The mission statement reads: The Mission of the University of Botswana is to improve economic and social conditions for the Nation while advancing itself as a distinctively African university with a regional and international outlook.

Belgium
The autonome academy of the germanophone community of Belgium concentrates on the education of primary school teachers, kindergarden teachers and on health and nursing sciences offering the adequate study program. The site provides information about the studies with instructions on practical courses, the teaching program, organisational facts like access and immatriculation [...]

Belgium
This website contains general information about the organisation of studies in Belgium, especially in Wallonia and Brussels, the francophonic part of the country. It offers an overview of higher education in the fields of university education and sporadic of non-university higher education, combined with sectors covering the financial aspects of studying, the conditions of [...]

Asia; Pacific Rim
APAIE is an international non-profit organisation whose goal is to activate and reinforce the internationalisation of higher education in the Asia-Pacific region and around the world, and to engage the professional challenges of individuals in international education. It has a steadfast membership of international education professionals - from professors to rectors to [...]

Iraq
The website offers basic information about the Iraqi education system based on the British school system. The page gives an overview of general characteristics and indicators of the Iraqi education field. Additionally, it presents a list of the private and public universities and colleges of the country including addresses and degree courses.

Algeria
The Regional Conference of the Centre (CRC) of Algeria includes 45 higher education institutions, 13 of which are universities, 4 university centres, 15 National schools, 2 Ecoles normales supérieures, 2 preparatory schools, 7 research centres and 2 research units. The CRC acts as administrator and meeting plac of those institutions and its task is to participate in the [...]

Algeria
The Regional Conference of Western Universities (CRUO) consists of the following members: Responsible persons of higher education and research institutions which carry out relevant research for the Ministry for Higher Education and Scientifical Research, the representative of the general director of the national bureau for university work and the secretary of the CRUO. The [...]

Morocco
On this website, there is a brief description of tertiary education in Morocco as well as a link list with the Moroccan universities.

Malta
The Ministry of Education lists all major student organisations of Malta. It stretches from issue related institutions, like a nature preservation institution or a institution that works towards a greater appreciation and prestige of the Maltesian language. Political parties are also represented with their student organs.

France
Information about universities and colleges, study courses, financing and application.

Netherlands
This Internet portal offers information about diverse aspects of the studies in the Netherlands as acknowledgement of study degrees, financing, application, courses of study etc. In addition, it contains a list of Dutch universities as well as progress reports and information about seminars concerning studies in the Netherlands. Furthermore, a newsletter is available.

Netherlands
This homepage grants access to an overview of the economy, politics, culture etc. of the Netherlands. The category "Bildung" contains information about Dutch schools in Germany, international school in the Netherlands, a list of the Dutch universities including links to their homepages as well as links about studies in the Netherlands. Furthermore, information about [...]

Hungary
This webiste informs about study opportunities in Hungary, especially German language and international study courses.

Switzerland
This Swiss internet portal offers information and assistance regarding career choice (for example a list of interests with the corresponding career suggestions, a calendar for information events etc.), a list of the Swiss university environment including link lists for courses of studies of the different types of higher education as well as information to diverse higher [...]

Luxemburg
The task of the ministry for culture, higher education and research is among other things the planning and administration of the Luxembourgish education system. It facilitates the university access for the students, offers information about the lodging situation as well as scholarships etc. and maintains contacts to international education institutions.

United States of America (USA)
The site provides a link list of all ivorian colleges and universities. Further links lead to the homepages of these institutions.

Sweden
Study in Sweden is a comprehensive resource for information about higher education in Sweden. The site incorporates a database of English-language degree programs, information about Sweden´s universities as well as practical facts concerning application procedures, scholarships, visas, accommodation and information for learning Swedish as a foreign language.

Greece
The portal "Key to Greece" offers information around Greece. Under "Education", lists of primary and secondary schools as well as universities and other educational institutions are available.

Spain; Côte d'Ivoire
On the homepage of the Cybermetrics Lab, a research group belonging to the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), universities from all over the world are compared in regard to their world wide web presence. Furthermore, there are lists of the universities of the individual countries. All 4 universities in Cote d'Ivoire are enlisted, including URLs.

Ukraine
Ukraine-Analyses regularly publishes analyses of the recent political, economic and social developments in Ukraine. One sub-topic is education and science. The authors are international scientist and experts. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

Ukraine
Information for people interested in studying in the Ucraine. Besides general information about the Ucraine you'll especially find an extensive list of universities, institutes and study and phd programmes.

Kazakhstan
The site is supposed to deliver compact Information on Central Asia and Eastern Europe. The relatively big chapter on Kazakhstan also comprises a subchapter dedicated to the education system of the post-soviet republic.

Russian Federation; Tajikistan; Turkmenistan; Kazakhstan; Kyrgyzstan; Uzbekistan; Azerbaijan; Georgia; Ukraine; Belarus; Moldova, Republic of; Lithuania; Latvia; Estonia
This article published in Septmber 1970 in the International Review of Education describes the education system in the Soviet Union.

Russian Federation
The German-Russian Chamber of International Commerce describes the educational system of the Russian federation.

Kyrgyzstan
OverSeas Educational AdviserS (OSEAS) is a Professional Educator's Group within Association of International Educators (NAFSA). Members of NAFSA advise international students within the United States, while OSEAS advisers focus on advising students, scholars outside the U.S. on study opportunities in the U.S. On this page OSEAS-Europe presents information on Kyrgyzstan and [...]

Kyrgyzstan
This report published in 2005 on demand of the German Academic Exchange Service analyses in detail the kyrgyz university system. It has a focus on international cooperations and the potential for the export of German degree programmes.

Moldova, Republic of
"Stratum" is the journal of Anthropological University in Chisinau. The private Russian-speaking University exclusively offers education in anthropolgy with different possible foci on archeology, linguistics and communication technologies. Undfortunately the site of the University exists only in Russian language (www.ant.md). The homepage of Stratum offers a full overview over [...]

Kyrgyzstan
This report published by teh Kyrgyz ministry of education presents the state and development of the Kyrgyz system of higher education between 1991 and 2001 - type and number of institutes, number of students, international agreements and government/reform programmes.

Yemen; Sudan; Suriname; Zambia; Eswatini; Eswatini; Zimbabwe; Sweden; Switzerland; Syria; Taiwan; Tajikistan; Tanzania; Thailand; Togo; Tonga; Trinidad and Tobago; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; San Marino; Sao Tome and Principe; Tunisia; Saudi Arabia; Turkey; Senegal; Turkmenistan; Turks and Caicos Islands; Tuvalu; Serbia; Seychelles; Uganda; Sierre Leone; Ukraine; Singapore; United Arab Emirates; Slovakia; United Kingdom; Slovenia; Solomon Islands; United States of America (USA); Somalia; Uruguay; Virgin Islands of the United States; South Africa, Republic; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu; Vatican City; Korea, Republic of (South Korea); Venezuela; Spain; Vietnam; Western Sahara; Sri Lanka; Caribbean
The site of the US American Directory of State Universities offers an online encyclopedia on education. The chapter "Global Education References" delivers statistical data and texts on education systems in different countries.

Uzbekistan
The Usbek Embassy in Germany presents an overview over Science and Education in Usbekistan.

Uzbekistan
GATE-Germany - Konsortium für Internationales Hochschulmarketing and the German academic exchange service (DAAD) inform about the academic landscape of Uzbekistan. The report deals with politics on higher eduction, the university system and the Usbek students' demand to study abroad (with a focus on the resulting perspectives for university cooperation).

Uzbekistan
The Uzbek Center for Statistics offers a full text on education. The chapters are devided into: 1. Demographic Indicators 2. Basic Indicators of Education 3. Pre-School Education (number and type of schools, pupils, teachers) 4. General education establishments (Numbers and type of establishments, number and gender of pupils; tuition language; graduates) 5. Secondary [...]

Tajikistan
The weekly paper "Zeit" delivers a portrait of the Aga Khan, the spiritual head of the muslim Ismailites and one of the richest men in the world. He uses part of his capitel for financing development projects, especially in the field of education in Central Asia. The article roughly describes the situation of education in Tadjikistan.

Moldova, Republic of
The report which was written as a part of the TEMPUS program of the European Union shortly describes the system of higher education in the Republic of Moldova. It also summarizes the progress in implementing the reforms agreed on within TEMPUS.

Moldova, Republic of
The report quickly presents the Republic of Moldova as a participating country of the TEMPUS program. The text descirbes the system of higher education in Moldova and the steps being envisioned by the TEMPUS program.

Tajikistan; Kazakhstan; Kyrgyzstan
UCA was founded in 2000 by the governments of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan, and the Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili muslim community. UCA is a private, self-governing institution with the aim to offer an internationally recognized standard of higher education in Central Asia adopted to the needs of the transitioning economies and moutain [...]

Tajikistan
The article was originally published in the magazine Wostok ("East"). Now it is being offered by the tadjikian embassy in Germany. It describes the development of the education system and education policy in Tadjikistan since the end of the soviet union.

Moldova, Republic of
The Link "Resurse Educationale" leads to the Online-Library and full texts. Among others there are texts about the didactical use of the internet. The link "Glosar" is especially interesting as it explains a lot of terms from the area of e-learning. The page is only in Romanian, though.

Moldova, Republic of
Homepage of the Free International University in Chisinău. Not all links are available in English.

Moldova, Republic of
Site of the Technical University of Moldova.

Moldova, Republic of
Site of the Pedagogical University of Chisinau. No English version available.

Moldova, Republic of
The button "education" delivers a lot of information about the system of higher education in Moldova.

Moldova, Republic of
Homepage of the Moldovan Academy of Economic Studies. It contains a detailed list of Students' Associations and actors that work on the connection between education and economy.

Moldova, Republic of
This full text prsented by UNESCO-Cepes Bucharest in 2003 describes the development of the higher education system in the Republic of Moldova and analyzes its legislative framework and administrative structures. It outlines the steps in the academic career ladder and, also, the enrollment patterns and study paths of students.

Moldova, Republic of
The link „Resurse“ leads to several Moldovian information centres concerned with education. The path "Resurce/Resurse Electronice/Sociologie si Asistenta Sociala" leads to full texts in Romanian language, among others about social pedagogics. „documente“ reveals the Moldovan laws on higher education. "Ziarul Universitatea“ is the online version of the university [...]

Togo
Site of the Togolesian branch of the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF). The site is supposed to serve the linking up of Togolesian universities and provides information, especially concerning the topics of informatics and use of the internet in the context of universities.

Africa
INHEA presents overall information on higher education in African countries. Among others country profiles, bibliographies, lists of links to relevant actors.

Sri Lanka
Academic online newspaper.

Switzerland
The "School of Computer and Communication Science" in Lausanne is dedicated to facilitate access to valuable information. Among others the button "research" offers a wide range of links concerning the development of user friendly informatical technology.

Europe
UNICA is a network of 42 universities from the capital cities of Europe. Its role is to promote academic excellence, integration and co-operation between member universities throughout Europe. UNICA seeks to be a driving force in the development of the Bologna process and to facilitate the integration of universities from Central and Eastern Europe into the European higher [...]

Equatorial Guinea; Angola; Benin; Burkina Faso; Burundi; Ethiopia; Eritrea; Gabon; Ghana; Guinea-Bissau; Guinea; Equatorial Guinea; Kenya; Comoros; Madagascar; Mali; Mauritania; Mozambique; Niger; Togo; Chad; Central African Republic; Uganda; Seychelles; Sao Tome and Principe; South Africa, Republic; Congo, Republic of the (Congo-Brazzaville); Senegal
The French website France diplomatie is a website of the ministry of foreign affairs which offers a useful listage of 28 African countries. On following the links, one will find descriptions concerning the organisation of the higher education system of each of those countries. Furthermore you will get a detailed overview of the state-aided institutions as well as the [...]

Jamaica
Information about universities and colleges, study courses, financing and application.

Iceland
Information about universities and colleges, study courses, financing and application.

international
Educations.com helps students who are interested in studying abroad to find information about education alternatives all over the world. The website contains a database on study courses and language courses, study guides on various countries of the world, a search facility for institutes and an international education dictionary that explains common terms and acronyms.

Côte d'Ivoire
The INP-HB was established as an Ivorian umbrella organisation for higher education institutions and vocational schools in the fields of business, technical, geological and administrative education. The institute intends to mediate between education policy and its practice and aims to improve the quality of professional qualifications in order to strengthening the Ivorian [...]

Côte d'Ivoire
The Ivorian institute IPNETP aims at qualifying trainers for vocational education combined with the wish for pedagogical and technological research activity. The website informs in detail about initial study courses and further education for future trainers.

Europe
The EASSW unites about 300 different schools, universities and institutions supporting social work education. Its mission is to promote social development and to develop high quality education and knowledge for social work practice, services and social welfare policies in Europe.The Association represents the interest of social work education on the European level, it [...]

Romania
IREA was established as a Rumanian pedagogic research institute in the field of adult and continuing education, aiming to provide scientific and methodological support for all adult education institutions in Romania and to strengthen the link between the academics and practitioners in adult learning area. Its main purpose is to conduct research and to publish materials [...]

Ireland
The website offers an E-Mail directory of Irish schools and websites of Irish primary and secondary schools as well as higher education and vocational education institutions. In addition there are links to international school listings.

Indonesia
Information about universities and colleges, study courses, financing and application.

New Zealand
Information about universities and colleges, study courses, financing and application.

Malaysia
Information on universities and colleges, study courses, financing and application.

Korea, Republic of (South Korea)
Information on universities and colleges, study courses, financing and application.

Ireland
Information about universities and colleges, study courses, financing and application.

Islamic Countries; international
The Islamic University of Technology is basically an educational and research institution. The main objective of the University is to help generally in human resources development in member states of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC), particularly in different fields of engineering, technology and technical education.

Korea, Democratic People's Republic (North Korea)
The website provides information about the history of the Kim-Il-Sung University in Pyongyang.

Korea, Democratic People's Republic (North Korea)
The Pyongyang University has been jointly developed by the South and North Korean government since 2001. The focus of the university is on technology.

Eastern Europe; Central Asia; international; Afghanistan; Armenia; Azerbaijan; Bahrain; Bangladesh; Bhutan; Brunei Darussalam; China, People's Republic of; Georgia; Hong Kong; India; Indonesia; Iraq; Iran; Japan; Yemen; Jordan; Cambodia; Kazakhstan; Qatar; Kyrgyzstan; Korea, Democratic People's Republic (North Korea); Korea, Republic of (South Korea); Kuwait; Laos; Lebanon; Macau; Malaysia; Maldives; Mongolia; Myanmar; Nepal; Oman; Pakistan; Philippines; Palestinian Territories; Russian Federation; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; Sri Lanka; Syria; Tajikistan; Taiwan; Thailand; Timor-Leste; Turkey; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; United Arab Emirates; Vietnam
Country information for applicants for a study abroad in a Asia. In order to view them one has to select the respective country. There is an address of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), country information of the German Foreign Office, information about the education system and higher education, a specific link list, information about scholarship programmes and [...]

Korea, Republic of (South Korea)
The Seoul National University of Education is a government-run higher education institution specialising in teacher training for primary school teachers.

Korea, Republic of (South Korea)
The Homepage provides information on the Korean education system, study abroad in Korea and learning the Korean language. The site also offers lists of universities and information about working in Korea as well as culture and everyday life in Korea.

Korea, Republic of (South Korea)
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) was established in 1971 as the nation's first graduate school specializing in science and engineering education and research. KAIST trains high- qualified scientists and engineers and is specialized in IT and robotics.

Korea, Republic of (South Korea)
The Korea Council for College Education (KCCE) promotes research on the education system, curriculum, teaching methods, evaluation and academic affairs of colleges, thus contributing to enhancing their independence and improving the quality of education. The full text reflects the present and future prospects of the colleges and universities in Korea with many statistics [...]

Uzbekistan
This portal of the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan gives information about the secondary and higher education system. Most of the information is only available in the native language.

international
As the original pages of Unesco are no longer online, we link here to a copy of the pages from the Internet Archive. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that all full texts can still be downloaded as pdf files. The two pages offer detailed information on the education systems of 161 countries on the basis of national sources from 2010/11 and 2006/07. The World Data on Education [...]

Africa; Asia
The network of higher education institutions in the Commonwealth states, comprising more than 500 members, has been in existence since 1915. Its idea is to strengthen the professional profiles of universities in the member states and to integrate them into the research and science community, for instance by policy agreements with the European Union.

United Kingdom
The Russell Group is an association of 20 major research-intensive universities of the United Kingdom. Formed in 1994 at a meeting convened in Russell Square, the Group is composed of the Vice- Chancellors/Principals of the Universities. The website lists the member universities and contains statements on current issues in education policy.

United Kingdom
Discover Uni offers search facilities for courses at British universities and colleges including statistical data and reviews to compare institutions.

United Kingdom
An index of 134 heads of universities and higher education colleges in the UK, which can be browsed by an alphabetical index or regions (London, England, Scotland, Wales).

international
An alphabetical index of the 250 countries documented on the site allows users to access universities and other organisations (academies, colleges).

United Kingdom
As a programme that is designed to facilitate access to higher education and make HE accessible for a large number of students, Aimhigher conducts events and projects in schools and universities, local communities throughout Britain, e.g. visits to university campuses, residential summer schools .

Africa
The Association for the Development of Education in Africa maintains several working groups on educational issues in Africa, including education sector analysis, distance and open learning, informal learning, learning material, early childhood education, higher education in Africa. A biennial conference is held, and publications can be searched and accessed from the database [...]

United Kingdom
AUA is the professional body for higher education managers and administrators in the UK and worldwide. AUA is committed to promoting excellence in higher education management, advancing a code of professional standards, providing information networks, developing international links, and enhancing the profile of the profession nationally and internationally.

Scotland; United Kingdom
The GASHE project, which began in November 1999 and ended in October 2002, was based at the University of Glasgow and funded by the Research Support Libraries Programme (RSLP). It was designed to open up the outstanding collections of records produced by Higher Education Institutions in Scotland and to make them fully accessible on the web via an integrated gateway.

United Kingdom; England; Wales
EduBase is a register of all educational establishments in England and Wales, maintained by the Department for Education. It allows both the general public and government officials to access up to date information.

United States of America (USA)
A list of universities that can be searched worldwide or for the United States, listing more than 8,000 universities in more than 100 countries as of August 2008.

Namibia
A group of 30 dedicated employees serve TUCSIN in full-time or part- time capacity at the main campus in Independence Avenue Windhoek, at the Rössing Foundation Education Centre in Khomasdal and at TUCSIN North in Oshakati. The said apprearers declared that the Founder wishes to establish an educational trust to be known as The University Centre for Studies in Namibia [...]

Switzerland
This portal gives an overview of sciences, employment, funding, research area, universities and other research institutions in Switzerland. myScience.ch provides also practical information about research mobility and living in Switerland including immigration, taxation, driving licenses and legal issues. It is intended for researchers and students, and all those who are [...]

Japan
This short bibliography is an excerpt from the database of the "Specialized Information Network International Relations and Area Studies" (FIV-IBLK).

Japan
The "Center for US-Japan Comparative Social Studies" is an internet- based non-profit organisation founded in 2000. It aims to provide the general public with information about education, society and culture in Japan in English and about education, society and culture in the United States in Japanese. The book "Japanese Education in the 21st Century" offers detailed [...]

Japan
The University of Tokyo, the Tokyo Daigaku, is Japan's most famous university. It includes a Graduate School of Education and an Institute of Social Science.

Japan
This Website is part of asahi.com one of the two most important Japanese daily newspapers. It offers addresses, information, news and links to and about Japan's universities.

Laos
In 1995 9 higher education institutions were merged to form the National University of Laos. It is now the central higher education institution in the country and consists of 11 faculties in different campuses.

international; Asia; Pacific Rim
APARNET was established to promote and facilitate discussion on qualifications recognition and related issues amongst the National Academic Recognition and Information Centres (NARICs) of the Asia- Pacific region.

Laos
This site gives a historical survey of Laotian education from the early period of temple schools up to the contemporary general education system. Information is given especially on the National University of Laos (NUOL) regarding its development and faculties.

Austria
The ministry is responsible for science and research and provides information about higher education and studying in Austria as well as current research topics. Gender aspects and international affairs are further focal themes.

Vatican City
This site provides links to the universities of the Vatican City.

Palau; Micronesia
Palau Community College is a post-secondary vocational/ academic institution serving all of Micronesia.

Samoa
This is the official site of the national university of Samoa, it informs about the academic and vocational education programmes.

Rwanda
This is the official site of the Ministry of Education. It provides general information about the education system and the strategic priorities of the government.

Netherlands
www.Studienscout-nl.de is a website for pupils, parents, teachers and careers advisers from Germany who are interested in studying in the Netherlands. There are field reports on video, online-seminars and a complete list of bachelor study programmes in the Netherlands.

Iraq
This is the official site of the Kurdistan Regional Government's Ministry of Higher Education in Iraq. It provides information about the latest improvements at the universities in the region.

Aruba; Netherlands Antilles; Netherlands
This is the official site of the "Instituto Pedagogico Arubano". It provides information about the offered courses and admission guidelines.

Andorra
This site provides an overview of the education system and its institutions.

Aruba; Netherlands Antilles; Netherlands
This is the official site of the university of Aruba. It provides information about the offered courses and the admission tests.

Iraq
This is the official site of the Iraq ministry for higher education and scientific research. It informs about the departments of the ministry and the higher education institutions in Iraq.

Iraq
This is the offical site of the university of Baghdad. It provides information about the departments and the courses they offer.

Guam; United States of America (USA)
This site provides information about the education system and education possibilities in Guam.

Iraq
This site offers you information about the seven universities in the Kurdistan Region in Iraq.

Belgium
The site provides information on study opportunities in Flanders, Belgium: It answers questions about Flanders, living in Flanders, the education system of Flanders and funding opportunities. The database can be searched for study programmes or for Flemish higher education institutions. Besides, the brochure "Study in Flanders" is available for download.

Finland
The portal by the Ministry of Education provides information about studies taught in English. This site contiains useful information about: the Finnish Education System; Studies offered in English; Finnish and Swedish studies. Further more it offers a link directory on education, living and working in Finland.

Denmark
The Royal Library is both national library of Denmark and university library of the University of Kopenhagen. Its collection can be accessed by subject and ressource type.

Denmark
Information in Danish on university courses in pedagogy and education science.

Denmark
The Study in Denmark pages will assist you if you are a student wanting to study in Denmark. If your family is moving to Denmark to work and one or more of you would like to study. If you are looking for further education opportunities in Denmark. If you are interested in learning Danish and learning about Danish culture.

Belgium
The Higher Education Register is a legal register that contains all the accredited higher education programmes in Flanders, Belgium. The search engine ('Find a programme') gives access to all these programmes. The Website provides also links and information about studying in Flanders, the degree structure, admission and visa requirements, institutions of higher education, [...]

Belgium
Whoever is interested in studying in Belgium gets advice as well as useful information on this web site, for example about the Belgian higher education system in general, university courses, application and funding. Furthermore the site provides an overview of seminars to studying in Belgium, which are organized by EDU-CON.

Belgium
This portal offers incoming researchers and scientists general and practical information about working and living in Belgium including useful links to legal and administrative fields, cultural information, information about the national mobility centres, the national research landscape, job vacancies, research fellowships and grants.

Norway
Through evaluation, accreditation and recognition of quality systems, institutions and course provisions, the purpose of NOKUT is to supervise and help to develop the quality of higher education in Norway. In addition, NOKUT considers individual applications for general recognition of foreign qualifications. As the Norwegian ENIC-NARIC center NOKUT is also responsible for [...]

Norway
This background report for the OECD-review of the Norwegian tertiary education system has been written by NIFU STEP, an independent research foundation, on behalf of the Ministry of Education and Research, January 2005. It describes among others the national context of higher education and the labour market tertiary education, gives an overall description of the tertiary [...]

Mauritius
The website of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources of the Republic of Mauritius has the character of a portal. It offers links leading to information about the Ministry and to the single levels and areas of the education system. Besides it provides particulars on scholarship offers and international activities of the island country as well as files on educational [...]

Hungary
This full text in pdf-format outlines the reform process of the Hungarian education system according to Western European models with regard to European integration. It is subdivided into ten sections, in which all levels and areas of education are described. The introduction of the text deals with reforms and fundamentals of the education system.

Saudi Arabia
The pages are part of "The Saudi Network". The link "Education in Saudi Arabia" leads to information on the education system of the country. It outlines educational policy and acknowledges national achievements in education. According to its own statement further development of the education sector belongs to the priority tasks of this OPEC state. The respective pages include [...]

Saudi Arabia
This full text from 2001 offers a comprehensive overview on the national education system. The introduction contains basic information on the country as a whole. It follows a description of the single levels and areas of the education sector. Education in Saudi Arabia is segregated by sex and divided into three separately administered systems: general education for boys, [...]

Bulgaria; Romania; Germany; Europe
On the homepage the main objective of the project is outlined: a common regional cross-border cooperation in education and research between the frontier cities of Ruse (Bulgaria) and Giorgiu(Romania) involving German and other European partners. Both of these towns have common historical roots and are forming two pillars of the so-called "Danube Bridge". In the framework of [...]

Japan
The RIHE presents on its website as a National and International Center of for Research on Higher Education in Japan. The Institute functions as the central node of a network of research workers in higher education nationally and internationally. Over 400 researchers in higher education in Hiroshima and other universities are actively associated with the Institute. In [...]

Thailand
Beside a general overview of the Thai school and higher education system the following topics are discussed: language teaching in secondary schools, motives for or against studying abroad and available information resources, Thai students abroad, scholarships, internationalisation of the education system, experiences of students abroad as well as proposals to make Germany a [...]

Thailand
After a short introduction to the Thai language and history of German in Thailand the structure of the school and higher education system is explained. The main part describes in detail the situation of learning and teaching German in schools, universities and adult education institutions. Finally, perspectives for future development are given. ( Noraseth Kaewwipat, 2003.)

Russian Federation
The Modern University of the Humanities in Russia is more than a common higher education institution. It is a network of more than 500 branches and teaching centres respectively in the Russian Federation and in the other CIS countries, even in Vietnam, Israel, China, Peru, and the Czech Republic. The MUH, founded in 1995 in Saint Petersburg, beginning with one branch provides [...]

United States of America (USA)
The graph on the homepage symbolizes a one-stop educational mall with "doorways" to Oregon's educational institutions, programmes, and services: Colleges/Universities, Distance Education, Employee Development Opportunities, Online Libraries, K-12 Schools, Finances Career INFO and Transfers, General Oregon Information.

United States of America (USA)
In September 2006, Secretary Spellings announced her action plan to make higher education in the U.S. more accessible, affordable, and accountable. This site offers access to the announcement of Action Plan (September 26, 2006), fact-sheets and speeches, and to the commission on the future of higher education and its final report " A Test of Leadership: Charting the Future of [...]

Latin America; Caribbean
The International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean is a regional Unesco-Institution with 33 Member States. By providing a spanish website, having the character of a comprehensive portal, the IESALC aims to reflect, to promote and to coordinate the initiatives and demands of its Member Countries in the field of higher education. Up-to-date [...]

Saint Lucia
This page offers a graphical chart on the levels of the education system ( infant, primary, secondary, tertiary) of the independent island state of St. Lucia in the Commonwealth of Nations. Saint Lucia is an island nation in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean.

China, People's Republic of
China Education Center was established in 2001. It is run by numbers of experienced educational consultants in Asia. The objective of China Education Center is to promote foreign Students studying in China. The homepage offers amongst others links to a discription of the education system and to information on China in general as well as to study preparation and study [...]

Bhutan
"Bhutan Portal" is the official website of Bhutan's government. The section "Education, Learning And Employment" provides an overview of Bhutans school system. Different types and levels of school education are described. In addition, some information about vocational education and training and higher education is given.

international
The navigation bar across the top helps the user to find an A-Z listing of 174 countries willing to recruit students from overseas as well as nationally. After identifying the desired country the user can find a list of educational institutions that welcome students from overseas. Many of these universities, colleges and schools have contributed features to this multilingual [...]

Vietnam
This full text provides basic information on the education system of Vietnam. It is offered by the SEAMEO (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization) comprising 11 Member States of this region. The presentation includes a chart showing the structure of the education system from pre-school education to higher education.

Timor-Leste
This full text provides basic information on the education system of Timor-Leste. It is offered by the SEAMEO (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization) comprising 11 Member States of this region. Based on a Five Year Plan (2002-2007) fundamental aims and tasks of an educational reform are explained in the text.

Europe
This website of the League of European Research Universities (LERU) founded in 2002 as an association with twelve member institutions provides information on the mission of of LERU, its members, publications and activities. The League - sharing the values of high- quality teaching within an environment of internationally competitive research - acknowledges that Europe has lost [...]

Russian Federation
The famous State Moscow Lomonosov University provides on this page a full text about the Russian education system subdivided into the following sections: Compulsory Basic Education, Higher Education, Entry requirements for Russia's universities, Training of Teachers in Russia.

Russian Federation
This website offers a list of officially approved higher education institutions in the Russian Federation, including websites and contact information. The institution which is in charge of the accreditation is the National Information Center on Academic Recognition and Mobility, which belongs to the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation.

Russian Federation
The website "Education and Disabled" aims to assist in defending the right of disabled persons to education and to change public opinion towards invalidity. From the homepage links lead to projects, measures, proposals and educational institutions in the field of special education in Moscow as well as to publications and news archives.

international
This link list leads to more than 20 definitions of the term "Curriculum" in English and other languages. In education, a curriculum (plural: curricula) is the set of courses and their contents offered by an institution such as a school or university. In some cases, a curriculum may be partially or entirely determined by an external body (such as the National Curriculum for [...]

Europe; international; Albania; Andorra; Belarus; Belgium; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Bulgaria; Denmark; Estonia; Finland; France; Georgia; Greece; Ireland; Iceland; Italy; Kosovo; Croatia; Latvia; Liechtenstein; Lithuania; Luxemburg; Malta; North Macedonia; Moldova, Republic of; Monaco; Montenegro; Netherlands; Norway; Austria; Poland; Portugal; Romania; Russian Federation; San Marino; Sweden; Switzerland; Serbia; Slovakia; Slovenia; Spain; Czechia; Turkey; Ukraine; Hungary; Vatican City; United Kingdom; Cyprus, Republic of
Currently country informations for applicants to study abroad in a European country are only available in German. In order to get this service you have to choose a specific country. At the country page you will find the address of the regional bureau of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), cultural and educational information, a link list as well as information about [...]

Europe; international; Albania; Andorra; Austria; Belarus; Belgium; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Croatia; Bulgaria; Cyprus, Republic of; Czechia; Denmark; Estonia; Faroe Islands; Finland; France; Germany; Greece; Greenland; Hungary; Iceland; Ireland; Italy; Latvia; Liechtenstein; Lithuania; Luxemburg; North Macedonia; Moldova, Republic of; Monaco; Netherlands; Norway; Poland; Portugal; Romania; San Marino; Slovakia; Slovenia; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Russian Federation; Ukraine; United Kingdom; Vatican City; Turkey; Malta
This web site is a resource of the Center for Global Education. The site provides web links to colleges and universities in Europe. Along with links to the home language home pages, the site also provides direct links to an English Language Home Page and the Website of the International Relations Office. Through connection to resources like the International Association of [...]

Caribbean; international; Anguilla; Antigua and Barbuda; Bahamas; Barbados; Bermuda; Cuba; Dominica; Dominican Republic; Guadeloupe; Grenada; Haiti; Martinique; Montserrat; Puerto Rico; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Trinidad and Tobago; Turks and Caicos Islands; Jamaica; United Kingdom; France; United States of America (USA)
This web site is a resource of the Center for Global Education. The site provides web links to colleges and universities in the Caribbean. Along with links to the home language home pages, the site also provides direct links to an English Language Home Page and the Website of the International Relations Office. Through connection to resources like the International Association [...]

Central America; international; Belize; El Salvador; Guatemala; Honduras; Jamaica; Nicaragua; Costa Rica; Panama
This web site is a resource of the Center for Global Education. The site provides web links to colleges and universities in Central America. Along with links to the home language home pages, the site also provides direct links to an English Language Home Page and the Website of the International Relations Office. Through connection to resources like the International [...]

Middle East; international; Armenia; Azerbaijan; Georgia; Iran; Iraq; Israel; Jordan; Kuwait; Lebanon; Oman; Palestinian Territories; Qatar; Saudi Arabia; Syria; Turkey; Yemen; Egypt; Bahrain; Cyprus, Republic of; United Arab Emirates
This web site is a resource of the Center for Global Education. The site provides web links to colleges and universities in the Middle East. Along with links to the home language home pages, the site also provides direct links to an English Language Home Page and the Website of the International Relations Office. Through connection to resources like the International [...]

Africa; international; Algeria; Angola; Botswana; Cameroon; Egypt; Ethiopia; Ghana; Kenya; Liberia; Morocco; Mozambique; Namibia; Nigeria; Somalia; South Africa, Republic; Sudan; Tanzania; Uganda; Zambia; Mauritius
This web site is a resource of the Center for Global Education. The site provides web links to colleges and universities in Africa. Along with links to the home language home pages, the site also provides direct links to an English Language Home Page and the Website of the International Relations Office. Through connection to resources like the International Association of [...]

Australia; Oceania; Fiji; Guam; Kiribati; Marshall Islands; Nauru; New Caledonia; New Zealand; Palau; Papua New Guinea; Solomon Islands; Tuvalu; Northern Mariana Islands; international; United States of America (USA); France
This web site is a resource of the Center for Global Education. The site provides web links to colleges and universities in Australia and Oceania. Along with links to the home language home pages, the site also provides direct links to an English Language Home Page and the Website of the International Relations Office. Through connection to resources like the International [...]

North America; international; Canada; United States of America (USA); Mexico
This web site is a resource of the Center for Global Education. The site provides web links to colleges and universities in North America. Along with links to the home language home pages, the site also provides direct links to an English Language Home Page and the Website of the International Relations Office. Through connection to resources like the International Association [...]

South America; international; Argentina; Bolivia; Brazil; Chile; Colombia; Ecuador; Guyana; Suriname; Uruguay; Venezuela; Paraguay; Peru; Latin America
This web site is a resource of the Center for Global Education. The site provides web links to colleges and universities in South America. Along with links to the home language home pages, the site also provides direct links to an English Language Home Page and the Website of the International Relations Office. Through connection to resources like the International Association [...]

Asia; Europe; Austria; Denmark; Germany; Greece; Italy; Indonesia; Netherlands; Spain; Czechia; Philippines; Thailand; Vietnam; Malaysia; Russian Federation; Pakistan; Myanmar; Slovakia
The organisation is a network of European and Asian universities, which was founded in 1994 in order to co-ordinate science, research and university teaching in the areas of science and technology, health, humanities (culture, music) and economics. The website informs about objectives, links to member universities, and poceedings. Only universities can become members. [...]

Iceland
The Education Gateway is am information system for teachers, pupils, and researchers concerned with finding information on the Nordic education system on the net. Although most of the site is in Icelandic only, an English version provides an overview of the objectives and central features (information resources on schools and national curricula, special needs education, and [...]

Italy
Erasmus Mundus is a programme for the enhancement of quality in higher education and the promotion of intercultural understanding through cooperation with third countries. It selects and supports European master courses. The Erasmus Mundus National contact point Italy is the national organiser for the implementation of the programme.

Italy
CIMEA - Information Centre on Academic Mobility and Equivalence - is the Italian centre within the NARIC network (National Academic Recognition Information Centres). Its purposes are: to give information to individuals on the opportunities and procedures for the recognition of foreign study qualifications, to provide advice to institutions on the comparability of foreign [...]

Italy
The CRUI is the association of the rectors of Italian state and private universities. Since 2001, the Conference of Italian University Rectors has been flanked in its managerial and executive functions by the CRUI Foundation. The strategic instruments of the CRUI and the CRUI Foundation are as follows: The School for University Management and the Promotion of New Educational [...]

Italy
This web site is a valuable information tool for students wishing to attend higher education (H.Ed.) programmes in Italy, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level. It provides the following information: types of H.Ed. institutions (university and non-university sector), admission procedures, study programmes, university degrees, non-university H.Ed. qualifications [...]

Australia
"The Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL) is the major professional association for educational leaders. It draws its membership from all sectors of education in Australia." Its website offers information on ACEL, its activities and publications.

Australia
"The Australian Council of Deans of Education (ACDE) is the peak organisation representing the deans of faculties of education and heads of schools of education in Australian universities and other higher education institutions." Its website provides information on the council, access to its publications as well as links to related websites.

Australia
This glossary provided by the Queensland Department of Employment and Training includes terms and abbreviations likely to be found in educational and training publications on Australia. The focus is on vocational education and training.

Australia
"The National Union of Students (NUS) is the peak student organisation body of Australia representing student interests to government, universities and the community." Its website contains information on the NUS, its activities and campaigns as well as information and advice on various aspects of student life.

Australia
The Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) represents the interests of the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences sectors, promotes the contribution of the sectors to government, industry and the public and serves as a coordinating forum for academics, students, business, and the broader community. Its website contains information on the CHASS, its [...]

Australia
"The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) lists all providers registered to offer courses to people studying in Australia on student visas and the courses offered."

Australia
The National Education Directory of Australia (NEDA) is Australia's largest education portal. It allows to search for schools, universities, Tafe, colleges, and further educational institutions across Australia. Apart from education providers, the directory includes providers of student exchanges, student accomodation and recreational courses.

Australia
The Australian Universities Quality Agency (AUQA) is an independent, not-for-profit national agency that promotes, audits, and reports on quality assurance in Australian higher education. The website contains information on AUQA and gives access to full-text versions of its publications as well as to the Good Practice Database, which contains Good Practices in higher [...]

Switzerland
The web site lists the addresses and locations of the eight official and single privately run universities of applied sciences in Switzerland, the homepages can be accessed directly.

Australia
"The Creating Accessible Teaching and Support (CATS) Project has established a framework for good practice that provides information and resources to assist universities to create equitable access for students with disability and to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act and the Disability Standards for Education." The website offers entry points for various interest [...]

Australia; New Zealand
"The mission of the Council of Australian University Directors of Information Technology (CAUDIT) is to promote and advance the use and support of information technology in teaching and learning, research and administration in the Universities of Australia and New Zealand." Its website offers information about CAUDIT and its projects, access to its annual reports and links to [...]

Australia
ACPET is the Australian Council for Private Education and Training - the national industry association for independent providers of post-compulsory education and training, for Australian and international students, including: higher education, vocational education and training, English language courses, senior secondary studies, foundation studies.

New Zealand
Newzealandeducated.com has replaced mynzed.com. The new site ( as of September 2005) is a portal on New Zealand education information for prospective international students seeking quality education. It has a number of new features including streamed video interviews with students and dedicated country specific information areas.

Malta
The Foundation for International Studies is the international relations arm of the University of Malta. It is an autonomous, self-governing organisation housing the University of Malta's international office and hosting a number of institutes which have an international vocation. Devoted to the pursuit of research and training in various fields of interest, the Foundation's [...]

Malta
Link list about research at the University of Malta: It provides a manual for project cycle management, a survey of current fields of research, research papers, abstracts, titles of papers, articles, books or chapters in books, publications by staff of the University of Malta and articles in (local) newspapers.

Dominica
"Dominica State College formed by an Act of Parliament in 2002, brought three major educational institutions together with an average of over 30 years experience." The founding institutions were: The Dominica Teachers Training College, The Clifton Dupigny Community College ( Academic and Technical Divisions) and The Princess Margaret School of Nursing. The college is now the [...]

Malta
KSU is the oldest National Student Union in Europe. It represents all students attending University, Junior College, Medical School, Institute of Health Care and the Malta Centre of Restoration both on a national and international level. The executive members are elected through the Annual General Meeting.

United Kingdom
"The Universities Association for Lifelong Learning (UALL) is a national body, representing the interests of the Continuing Education/ Lifelong Learning community within Higher Education."

China, People's Republic of
Milestones of the development of education in China are characterized in brief. In this context issues like eradication of illiteracy, implementation of compulsory primary education and reform of higher education in the country are taken up.

international
Shanghai Jiao Tong University developed this ranking list of 500 top universities of the world. It also contains a list of the 100 top universities in Europe. Other links on the homepage lead amongst other things to full texts with regard to ranking methodology and to relevant statistical tables.

China, People's Republic of
The Education Institute in the Chinese province Zhejiang is one of the most significant national higher education model institutions for in- service training of teachers and educational administrative personnel. The compound also comprises training centers, experimental schools and other facilities. The respective website reflects speed, extent and international dimension of [...]

Malta
This site of the homepage of the Maltese government contains links to many pages that include lists of schools, the Exams Department, libraries and how to apply for a scholarship. The General section includes enrolment for evening classes, students' maintenance grants, resources for children and links to related publications.

China, People's Republic of
Focal point of this list of links compiled by China Internet Information Center is information on the so-called "Project 211", an initiative taken by the Chinese government in its effort to facilitate the development of higher education in the context of the country's advancement in social and economic fields. Some more links lead to full texts on the development of Chinese [...]

Estonia; Latvia; Lithuania
This is the website of the Journal of Baltic Science Education (JBSE) which is published twice a year. Editorial policy is explained on the homepage. The journal publishes original scientific research articles in the field of Natural Science Education and related areas for all educational levels in the Baltic countries. Papers are published in English. JBSE promotes the [...]

Europe
This is the website of the European Forum for Teachers of Religious Education. It exists to form a European organization to promote the teaching of Religious Education. Member organizations represent teachers in schools, colleges and universities and work together to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and working methods.

Belize
A link list of educational institutions in Belize.

Poland
This information on the Polish education system after the educational reform in 1999 has been compiled by the Bureau for Academic Recognition and International Exchange in Poland. It provides a comprehensive overview on all levels and areas of the education sector and on academic titles and degrees. The presentation contains a graph on the structure of the education system.

Israel
Beit Berl College is one of the oldest colleges (founded in 1946) and one of the leading institutions for teacher training in Israel. The college holds academic courses for teacher training (pre-school, primary and high school, special and informal education, and youth advancement), arts and the cinema, nature and the environment, and also diploma studies in librarianship, [...]

Bulgaria
This education portal offers amongst other things links to education and science, distance education, preschool education as well as to educational institutions and courses in Bulgaria. Information is penetrated by advertising in view of labour market and studies abroad.

Japan
The JSPS was founded as an autonomous body for the promotion of all sciences in 1932, and operates as a "quasi-government organisation" since the 1960s. Its main objective concerns the promotion of international co-operation in the field of university education. The home page provides links to the budget, objectives, organisational structure, overseas offices and international [...]

Austria
This site, provided by the ministry of education, offers information and links to the education system in Austria. It is divided into the following topical fields: schools, universtities and other tertiary educational institutions, career start and further education after finishing one´s degree, vocations, adult education, institutions and law, studying abroad. The site ends [...]

Austria
The department of political education of the faculty for interdisciplinary research and continuing education is located at the university of Klagenfurt. The site documents the following main fields of research: connections of internet and democracy ("cyber democracy"), media and political communication, politics in movies, election processes and contests. Programmes of [...]

Switzerland
This website offers comprehensive information on the education system of the country and is structured as follows: 1. Introducation, 2. Schools ( Kindergarten, Elementary School, Apprenticeship, Secondary School, University, Fachhochschule), 3. Graphical chart of the education system, 4. Education on the Internet. Links within the full texts also lead to the Cantons.

international
The IAU is an international association of universities from all over the world. It aims at establishing sustainable high quality university education. The home page lists the association policy, references and publications as well as a link leading to online databases. The following data bases are available: Education Systems (search by country), Higher Education and List of [...]

India
The organisation was founded in 1985 with the aim of offering high quality higher education to a broad spectre of people particularly in remote areas. It has meanwhile established a comprehensive network of programmes and sub-divisions all over the country. The homepage provides numerous links relating to the Ministry of Human Resources, the Distance Education Council, [...]

Mongolia
This full text contains the following sections on education: general education, technical and vocational training; higher education and distance education. In his prelimary remarks the author, who worked as a government advisor in Mongolia from 1998 to 2001, analyses the transformation process in this country which has been executed since 1989/1990.

Tanzania
The case study contains the following chapters: 1. Historical background; 2. The process and impact of institutional reform; 3. The ingredients of institutional transformation; 4. Economic, political and education sector transformation; 5. unfinished business.

Uganda
The case study concentrates particularly on Makerere University and contains the following chapters: 1. Introduction; 2. Historical background; 3. Problems of Makerere University in the context of political climate (1970-1990); 4. Change and recovery through institutional reform; 5. Challenges and unfinished business: 6. Recommendations; 7. Conclusion.

South Africa, Republic
The case study contains the following chapters: 1. Transforming South African Higher Education, 1990-2003: Goals, Policy Initiatives and Critical Challenges and Issues; 2. Equity and Development in Post-Apartheid South African Higher Education; 3. Strategic Co-operation Scenarios for Post-School Education in the Eastern Cape; 4. Assessing the Eastern Cape Study.

Africa
The Partnership for Higher Education in Africa is an initiative of foundations of the United States for supporting higher education in African countries. This website contains information about the Partnership, the full text of publications sponsored by the Partnership, and links to other sites.

Mozambique
The case study contains the following chapters: 1. Introduction; 2. Historical background; 3. Students: access and equity; 4. Teaching Staff; 5. Relevance, quality and quantity; 6. ICT policies and use; 7. Finance and governance; 8. Conclusions and recommendations.

Commonwealth; British Virgin Islands; United Kingdom
"COU provides adult continuing education. It was developed to meet the needs of adults by offering non-resident degree and other programs on an international basis. Commonwealth Open University is an international institution registered and established in the British Virgin Islands (U.K.) and a member of the Council for Education in the Commonwealth".

Argentina
This is a list of links to the higher education institutions in Argentina. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

Hungary
List of links to higher education institutions in Hungary.

Cuba
This is a list of the higher education institutions in Cuba. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

Australia
This is a guide to the 140 universities and technical colleges in Australia. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

Armenia
This is a list of links to the higher education institutions in Armenia. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

Azerbaijan
This is a list of links to the higher education institutions in Azerbaijan. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

Bangladesh
This is a list of links to the higher education institutions in Bangladesh. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

Belarus
This is a list of links to the higher education institutions in Belarus. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

Bosnia and Herzegovina
This is a list of links to the higher education institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

Bulgaria
This is a list of links to the higher education institutions in Bulgaria. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

China, People's Republic of
This is a list of links to the higher education institutions in China. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

Croatia
This is a list of links to the higher education institutions in Croatia. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

Czechia
This is a list of links to the higher education institutions in the Czech Republic. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

Estonia
This is a list of links to the higher education institutions in Estonia. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

Iran
This is a list of links to the higher education institutions in Iran. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

Japan
This is a list of links to the higher education institutions in Japan. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

Kyrgyzstan
This is a list of links to the higher education institutions in Kyrgyzstan. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

Latvia
This is a list of links to the higher education institutions in Latvia. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

Lithuania
This is a list of links to the higher education institutions in Lithuania. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

Moldova, Republic of
This is a list of links to the higher education institutions in Moldova. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

Nigeria
This is a list of links to the higher education institutions in Nigeria. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

Poland
This is a list of links to the higher education institutions in Poland. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

Romania
This is a list of links to the higher education institutions in Romania. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

Russian Federation
This is a list of links to the higher education institutions in the Russian Federation. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

Slovakia
This is a list of links to the higher education institutions in Slovakia. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

Slovenia
This is a list of links to the higher education institutions in Slovenia. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

Ukraine
This is a list of links to the higher education institutions in Ukraine. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

Uzbekistan
This is a list of links to the higher education institutions in Uzbekistan. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

Vietnam
This is a list of links to the higher education institutions in Vietnam. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

Yemen
This is a list of links to the higher education institutions in Yemen. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

Algeria
This is a list of links to the higher education institutions in Algeria. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

Ethiopia
This is a list of links to the higher education institutions in Ethiopia. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

Kenya
This is a list of links to the higher education institutions in Kenya. It is quite informative with regard to the extent and the density of the university net in this country. Checking the bulk of information on study conditions users should particularly deal with access regulations and the international recognition of certificates and qualifications.

Grenada
The university has been offering courses in the field of medical studies since 1977 and has expanded its range of courses on other fields of study since 1996.

India; Bangladesh
The list contains a vast number of links to universities, colleges and government colleges in India, most of them concerning technical subjects, engineering and medical training.

Japan
The site introduces the JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization), an autonomous institution officially authorised to prepare students for the access requirements to Japanese universities, in particular language courses and basic skills (sciences, culture). It also offers grants and scholarships, and further links lead to information concerning courses and student life on [...]

Belize
Besides information on environment and history there are also some links to schools and higher education institutions in Belize.

Belize
The faculties and facilities of the university are introduced. There is also information about research projects.

India; Sri Lanka; Nepal; Bangladesh; Germany
"DAAD" stands for "Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst", also known as German Academic Exchange Service. DAAD is a joint organization of German institutions of higher education and student bodies. Their aim is to promote academic cooperation worldwide, especially through the exchange of students, scholars, academics, and scientists. The homepage provides links for South [...]

Azerbaijan
The Azerbaijan Research and Education NetworksAssociation ( AzRENA) was established in August 2000 by leading institutes and universities due to an initiative of the National Academy of Sciences and the Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan Republic. AzRENA connects 15 research and education centers. The respective website serves more than 6,000 users as an information and [...]

Caribbean; Jamaica; Barbados; Trinidad and Tobago
The University of the West Indies is an autonomous regional institution supported by and serving 15 different countries in the West Indies. Besides the three main campuses in Jamaica, Barbados and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago the University has centres in all of its non-campus Caribbean countries..

Russian Federation
Omsk State Pedagogical Institute was founded in 1932. In 1993 according to the order of the State Committee on Higher Education OSPU it obtained the status of Omsk State Pedagogical University. OSPU is one of the leading pedagogical universities in the Russian Federation, and a recognized educational and scientific center of Western Siberia. On this website users get detailed [...]

Belarus
This comprehensive link collection is subdivided according to the following categories: Education and training; Universities and higher education institutions; Colleges, schools, lyceums; Child and youth upbringing, students associations. A considerable part of these links refers to the capital of Minsk and to the region of Vitebsk.

Europe
This website provides information on the study offers and regulations of five universities of the upper Rhine region. They are situated between the Black Forest, the Jura and the Vosges joined together in 1989 to form a cross-border federation under the name European Confederation of Upper Rhine Universities ( EUCOR). The EUCOR secretarial office is in Strasbourg since june [...]

Arab States
This is a collection of internet links to educational institutions, organisations and associations as well as to research institutes in Arab countries or where Arab is the language of communication. All educational levels and subject matters are included.

Peru
The portal of the Peruvian scientific net Red Científica Peruana provides a comprehensive link list of Peruvian and Latin American internet content. One of these links at the homepage refers to "educación" and offers a link list of schools (Colegios), universities, academies and institutes of further education, arranged according to the provinces in Peru. Links to libraries, [...]

Spain
This web site of the Education Ministry provides answers to all questions of higher education, from higher education law, study courses, admission, research to evaluation and quality control.

Latvia
This website provides information about the Latvian education and higher education system, higher education institutions and of the "Bologna- process" in Latvia.

Japan
The database is maintained by students and staff at the Yamasa Multimedia Studio, with financial assistance provided by Japan's Hattori Foundation in response to the demands and needs of many international students hoping to study in a Japanese university or graduate school. The Yamasa Institute as a body of the Hattori Foundation ( which supports education programmes at all [...]

Japan
"The JGuide: Stanford Guide to Japan Information Resources is a topically arranged directory of online information resources in and about Japan, with focus on resources about Japan in the English language. The JGuide is an ongoing project of the US-Asia Technology Management Center (USATMC), School of Engineering, Stanford University. The J Guide project was initiated with [...]

Iran
This site provides texts about: A brief review of the Iranian educational system; History of higher education in Iran; and a link list of Iranian universities and scientific institutes.

Venezuela
This network of Venezolanian universities serves as a technical platform of communication between the Higher Education Ministry and the universities and of mutual communication between universities; its mission is to build up and facilitate the flow of information via telecommunication in an easy and efficient way. The contents of this flow are issues of administration and of [...]

Peru
This organization coordinates the four private universities in Peru. Its objective is to promote the quality of the universities' research and teaching through joint efforts in order to promote a modern development of the country. The homepage provides links to the four member universities, to the university network Red Universitaria para el Desarrollo (http:// [...]

Latin America
This portal for university graduates provides access to various information which could be important for these persons: link lists of institutions, departments and institutes, lists of libraries and research institutions, advice for internet facilities and international contacts etc.

international; Africa; Asia; North America; Latin America; Europe; Oceania
This is a link list of the universities, arranged according to continents and countries; the entry of the USA also shows the Federal States.

Spain
This web site provides information about the study courses, degrees and admission requirements of the virtual university. The programmes are obviously in nearly all fields except medical science and provide postgraduate and master degrees.

Spain
This web site provides links to the entire text of the new university law ( 2001), its drafts and some Royal Decrees about study organization and degrees. The text of the law has the following URL: http://www.univ.mecd.es/univ/html/informes/LOU/especial_LOU/ ley_universidades.pdf (26 pages pdf-file).

Spain
This link list works with a map of Spain where die universities of the respective regions (provinces) unit are indicated; private and church institutions are marked.

North America; Canada; Mexico; United States of America (USA); international
The Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration (CONAHEC) is a not-for-profit membership-based network of approximately 180 institutions of higher education in Canada, the United States and Mexico, as well as a select group of institutions from other parts of the world. CONAHEC seeks to advance the consolidation of the North American higher education community [...]

Chile
The general mission of this organization is to promote higher education as a basic prerequisite of the enhancement of social, scientific and technological progress and to disseminate knowledge into the society. The web site provides information about the corporation itself, a study program in "asentamientos humanos", publications (among them the journal "Estudios Sociales") [...]

international; Latin America
This organization is concerned with various topics of promotion and coordination of the tertiary institutions in the member states, their quality development, institutional empowerment of the universities, coordination and integration of study programs and research. The web site provides extensive information, documents, statistics, and links to institutions and programs

South America; Argentina; Bolivia; Chile; Peru
This organization promotes the cooperation of the universities in the West Central region of South America. The web site provides information about the organizational structure, administrative bodies, statutes, activities and programs, documents and other publications of the council and a link list of the member universities.

Bolivia
This link list provides annotated links in the following fields: research centres, institutes, some special schools (Colegios), universities and information resources for various areas of knowledge.

international; South America
The association describes itself as a common, regional, academic environment of cultural, educative, technological and scientific cooperation. Mainly, its objectives are promotion of scientific research, academic further education, knowledge transfer into the societies of the member countries. The homepage provides further information about current, upcoming and carried out [...]

Nicaragua
In the categorie "Educación", this homepage offers a list of educational institutions. Links lead to the websites of the respective institutions.

Costa Rica
The National Rectors Council (CONARE) is commissioned with the coordination and planning of higher education policy in Costa Rica - four tertiary institutions are the members of the body - they can be found on the homepage which provides information about structure and activities of the Council, its legal bases and various special programs, e.g. civic education, sustainable [...]

international; Latin America
This organization has as its objectives to promote postgraduate studies and assure the quality of the training of university staff in the member states and, furthermore, to provide information about respective programmes. With the button Información one gets information texts about statutes, activities and objectives of the AUIP. Additionally, there is a list of member [...]

international; Latin America
This association has as objective the information, coordination and cooperation of distance study institutions in Latin America. The following fields are concerned: research, training of professors, promotion of the use of new technologies in distance study, development of instructional material, promotion of and participation in evaluation, quality assurance and certification [...]

Trinidad and Tobago
A link list of schools and higher education institutions in Trinidad and Tobago.

Haiti
Currently, this web site provides a text about the history of education in Haiti and two links of contacts to the tertiary institutions.

Caribbean
This organization holds workshops, publishes and works with universities to improve adult education in the region. In order to come to information about the activities from the empty homepage, one must click the links at the end of the page.

Caribbean; international; Anguilla; Antigua and Barbuda; Aruba; Bahamas; Barbados; Belize; Bermuda; British Virgin Islands; Costa Rica; Dominica; Dominican Republic; Grenada; Guadeloupe; Guyana; Haiti; Jamaica; Cayman Islands; Cuba; Martinique; Mexico; Netherlands Antilles; Puerto Rico; Trinidad and Tobago; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; United Kingdom; France; Netherlands; United States of America (USA)
The list contains links to universities, colleges and schools in the Caribbean area. The navigation point "courses" offers links to alphabetically ordered study programs world wide.

Spain
The main objective of this administrative body is to promote and evaluate quality in higher education in Catalonia, based on the resp. law. Other objectives are assessment, accreditation and certification of study programmes and of academic degrees and evaluation of the teaching staff. The web site provides details concerning these tasks, links to publications (among others [...]

Malta
This web site provides lists of addresses and internet-addresses of schools and tertiary education institutions in Malta.

Spain
The Council's members are the persons responsible for higher education in the regional governments, the heads of the universities and 21 representatives of the society. It executes various functions of higher education policy, e.g. creation and accreditation of universities, planning of study programs and diplomas, regulation of admission etc. The homepage has navigation [...]

international; Africa
This link list contains various educational institutions of each country which sometimes have a short description added. The countries are listed in alphabetical order. At the beginning supranational resp. regional institutions of the African region are listed.

international; Asia; Pacific Rim; Oceania
This link list contains various educational institutions of each country which sometimes have a short description added. The countries are listed in alphabetical order. At the beginning supranational resp. regional institutions of the Asian / Pacific region are listed.

international; Europe
This link list contains various educational institutions of each country which sometimes have a short description added. The countries are listed in alphabetical order. At the beginning supranational resp. regional institutions of the entire European region are listed.

international; Middle East; Arab States
This link list contains various educational institutions of each country which sometimes have a short description added. The countries are listed in alphabetical order. At the beginning supranational resp. regional institutions of the entire Middle East region are listed.

international; North America; Central America; Caribbean; Latin America
This link list has 4 sections: North America, Central America, Caribbean and South America. Each section contains various educational institutions of each country which sometimes have a short description added. At the beginning regional institutions from the entire continent are listed.

international; Russian Federation; Armenia; Azerbaijan; Belarus; Georgia; Kazakhstan; Kyrgyzstan; Moldova, Republic of; Tajikistan; Turkmenistan; Ukraine; Uzbekistan
This link list contains various educational institutions of each country which sometimes have a short description added. The countries are listed in alphabetical order. At the beginning supranational resp. regional institutions of the entire region are listed.

Chile
The cooperation National University Network (REUNA) is a cooperation initiative which, occasioned by research and higher education institutions, presents the only technological infrastructure of academic networks which work with research, education and innovation in Chile. REUNA is connected with international academical networks worldwide. Over this connection, members can [...]

Philippines
The Commission is the governing body covering both public and private higher education institutions as well as degree-granting programs in all tertiary educational institutions in the Philippines. It shall promote quality education and take appropriate steps to ensure that education shall be accessible to all. The website provides information about: the higher education [...]

Trinidad and Tobago
The web site contains links to several educational institutions and ministries in Trinidad and Tobago. The navigation bar at the left of the page enables access to the web site of the National Library.

Nicaragua
The council, consisting mainly of the ten heads of the country's tertiary institutions, is the administrative body which coordinates and advises the functioning of the universities and works out propositions for higher education policy. The web site provides texts about objectives, vision and mission of the CNU, the text of a law concerning autonomy of higher education [...]

Chile
The council of Chilenian university heads has as its main objectives to develop high quality research, to accredit the study programs and to create the prerequisites for a more equal access to higher education. The web site provides information about these objectives and the organisational structure of the council; mainly there are links to the member universities and to their [...]

Bahamas
The College of the Bahamas offers study degree programmes, continuing and distance education for various academic disciplines.

Serbia
This comprehensive full text of about 60 pages in pdf-format provides detailed information on the ongoing educational reform process, led by the Ministry of Education and Sports of the Republic of Serbia, covering the period from January 2001 to June 2003 and beyond. In the document, compiled by Gordana Miljevic, for all levels and areas of the education system guidelines for [...]

Yemen
This national portal offers a variety of categorized links and a search facility with access to significant information on education and Yemeni society. Users are recommended to approach the category "Yemeni Universities & Schools" first.

Serbia
The Ministry of Education and Sports (2001) forms a combination of the structures of three former Ministries (Education, Higher Education and Sports). On the website the new structure can be viewed. Besides the site offers a comprehensive description of aims and measures with regard to the educational reform and information on the document "Quality education for all - Strategy [...]

Poland
CRASP is a voluntary association of rectors representing those Polish institutions of higher education which have the right to award the doctor' s degree (or equivalent) in at least one scientific discipline. This website provides general information, but also offers full-text documents, in particular the Conclusions of the German-Polish Higher Education Conference, Cologne, [...]

Lebanon
The Lebanese Association for Educational Studies (LAES) is a non- governmental, non-profit society established in Beirut in 1995. Its thirty eight members (as of March 2003) are university members and/ or education experts from various fields: education, math education, language education, social studies education, curriculum, sociology of education, economy of education, [...]

Djibouti
The homepage of this university which was founded in Oct. 2000 provides the usual information about its structure, study programs, administration and services.

Chile
This web site provides comprehensive and detailed information about all issues of higher education. Particular features are: higher education statistics (see "SIES") and a searchable data base of all tertiary institutions ( see "directorio de instituciones").

Singapore
This URL provides access to the yearly statistics of the Education Ministry of Singapore as pdf-files. The reports cover primarily as well as secondary education and universities. They show the number of institutions as well as the number of studentes. Finally they provide an overview about the state expenditures on education.

Spain
This agency's task is to improve the quality of the tertiary system by making public its performance through evaluation and other measures leading to certification and accreditation. The web site shows a navigation point "programas" which provides information about the five tasks: institutional evaluation, certification, accreditation, evaluation ot the professorate and [...]

Spain
This web site provides the texts of legal prescriptions which were promulgated in order to improve the quality of tertiary education. Texts of the results of respective evaluations are also offered.

Spain
This web site provides information about higher education laws and prescriptions. It is arranged in 1) legislation conerning the students ( admission, scholarships, various degrees), 2) legislation concerning the higher education institutions themselves ( mainly administration) and 3) legislation for the teaching staff. There is also a link to the resp. database LEDA [...]

Spain
The homepage of this portal shows the following areas: a) educational centres of all levels and contents (universities, colleges, adult education etc.); b) courses and masters; c) associations of educational personnel; d) educational resources (curriculum material, libraries etc.); e) official bulletins; f) instructional software for all curriculum subjects; g) interchange of [...]

France
This website provides links to texts about the cooperation of French universities with tertiary institutions in various regions of the world, e.g. french-italian, french-german, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean and links to cooperation programs in science and technology.

Central Europe; Eastern Europe
The Central and Eastern European Education Directory aims to provide comprehensive information on undergraduate and post-graduate programmes offered by over 1300 academic establishments in Central and Eastern Europe, Russia and the CIS. The Directory is constantly being updated to include the latest information available directly from the universities.

France
This web site provides comprehensive information about the network of French university libraries, their activities, organization and services. For example, there are links to texts about user education, dissemination of doctoral theses, cataloguing and digitalization, documentation systems, publications and data bases and information for the library professionals.

Central Europe; Eastern Europe
The CEU seeks to contribute to the development of open societies in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union by promoting a system of education in which ideas are creatively, critically, and comparatively examined. On its website the University provides information on their academic units, special and extension programmes as well as on events and international [...]

Ukraine
This full text provides information on aims, tasks, structure and organization of the Higher Education System of Ukraine. The State Higher Education System comprises 940 tertiary educational institutions, including technical and vocational schools as well as colleges and academies. The respective status of these institutions is set according to four levels which are mentioned [...]

Armenia
This site provides Information on the various target groups (teachers and directors) and the respective training courses at the University in Yerevan. For a variety of specialisations also correspondence courses are offered.

Switzerland
The ETH-Board is elected by the Federal Council as the controlling body of the ETH (Swiss Universities of Applied Sciences) domain. It determines the strategic direction of the ETH domain, allocates the funding provided by the Swiss Confederation to the six ETH institutions, coordinates their activities, puts forward their presidents and directors to the Federal Council for [...]

Switzerland
The Swiss Higher Education Conference is the joint organization of the cantons and the Confederation for university politics. It has the power to enforce a number of decisions in defined areas and has the following tasks: Issuing directives on the length of studies and recognition of previous studies and qualifications binding on the partners to the agreement; awarding [...]

Switzerland
This page includes a link list to following themes: Federal Authority of the Swiss Confederation, Authorities for education and science, Domain of the Swiss Federal Instituts of Technology, Networking in Higher Education, Cantonal Universities, Universities of Applied Sciences, Institutions promoting research, National Centers of Competence in Research (NCCR), Research [...]

Switzerland
The ETH-Bibliothek is on the one side the central library of the academic libraries in Switzerland and on the other side it takes the function as the Swiss Center for information on science and technology.

Europe
This website provides information on research and teaching at the European University Institute in Florence and offers access to archives and a variety of services of the institute. The EUI was founded in 1972 by the European Community Member States. Its main objective is to provide advanced academic training to PhD students and to promote research at the highest level. It [...]

Czechia
This is a core document (Prague, 2001 submitted by the Centre for Higher Education Studies of the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports for the purpose of comparison with other European countries. This country report consists of six sections. Central part is section 3 on Higher Education which includes almost all essential aspects of this educational level: history, [...]

United Kingdom; England; Wales
CES is promoting and supporting Catholic education in England and Wales. It represents the interests of Catholic schools and colleges of further and higher education and cooperates with church institutions.

Papua New Guinea
The web site provides the usual information about structure, departments (schools) and study programs of the university.

Hong Kong; China, People's Republic of
The Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIEd) is a leading teacher education institution in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ( HKSAR). The Institute plays a key role in helping the Hong Kong Government fulfil its commitments: to curriculum reform; to achieve its goal of an 'all graduate all trained' teaching profession; and to provide for the continuous [...]

Tanzania
The national website of the United Republic of Tanzania - section education - provides basic information about the structure of its education and training system, the ministries concerned, its bilingual policy (English and Kiswahili) and education reforms. An address list compiles stakeholders and institutions (national institutes, councils, commissions; university level [...]

Cameroon
Cameroon's Ministry of Higher Education site provides detailed information about the ministry (address, duty, mission; the minister; news) and about the country's university system. Further sections also include practical and administrative information: Announcements (e.g. for scholarships), laws and regulations, equivalence of certificates.

Finland
Tekes, finances research and development (R&D) projects of companies and universities in Finland. Information on technology programmes ( subject search possible) , national and international co-operations. Publications to download.

Ireland
HEEU is a national body, established in 1992. The HEEU is funded by the HEA. Its role is to promote greater equality in Irish higher education institutions. Report on the College network, information on activities, recommendations, submissions. Free access to publications.

Belarus
This link list is structured as follows: 1) Education and training, 2) universities and higher education institutions, 3) colleges, schools and lyceums, 4) child and youth upbringing, students associations.

Italy
The website characterises aims and activities of the Italian National Research Council (CNR). There is a list of member institutes and of research focuses as well as statistics. The Italian version of this website contains additional information, e.g. publications and news.

Poland
This website provides links to the following areas: institutions from various scientific domains, secondary schools, vocational schools, higher education institutions and technical universities, scientific institutes and libraries.

international; North Africa; Africa South of the Sahara; Middle East
The ECDVU grew out of a series of ECD training seminars (Summer Institutes) initiated by UNICEF in 1994/95. ECDVU is an innovative approach to addressing ECD capacity building and leadership development in the Middle East and North Africa. It is a unique training that uses face-to-face and distributed learning methods including: residential seminars, web-based instruction, [...]

Canada
CASWE-ACFTS is a national, charitable voluntary, association of university faculties, schools, departments, and modules offering social work education in Canada. The Association´s primary mandate is to support the promotion of excellence in social work education, scholarship, and practice. This mandate is primarily carried out through the accreditation of BSW and MSW social [...]

Malaysia
The text about the higher education system of the country largely is structured according to a common pattern for all RIHED Member States: types of higher education institutions, internal control, co-ordination, administration and governance of the institutions and remarks in higher education policy.

Brunei Darussalam
The text about the higher education system of the country largely is structured according to a common pattern for all RIHED Member States: types of higher education institutions, internal control, co-ordination, administration and governance of the institutions and remarks in higher education policy.

Cambodia
The text about the higher education system of the country largely is structured according to a common pattern for all RIHED Member States: types of higher education institutions, internal control, co-ordination, administration and governance of the institutions and remarks in higher education policy.

Laos
The text about the higher education system of the country largely is structured according to a common pattern for all RIHED Member States: types of higher education institutions, internal control, co-ordination, administration and governance of the institutions and remarks in higher education policy.

Philippines
The text about the higher education system of the country largely is structured according to a common pattern for all RIHED Member States: types of higher education institutions, internal control, co-ordination, administration and governance of the institutions and remarks in higher education policy.

Singapore
The text about the higher education system of the country largely is structured according to a common pattern for all RIHED Member States: types of higher education institutions, internal control, co-ordination, administration and governance of the institutions and remarks in higher education policy.

Thailand
The text about the higher education system of the country largely is structured according to a common pattern for all RIHED Member States: types of higher education institutions, internal control, co-ordination, administration and governance of the institutions and remarks on higher education policy.

Vietnam
The text about the higher education system of the country largely is structured according to a common pattern for all RIHED Member States: types of higher education institutions, internal control, co-ordination, administration and governance of the institutions and remarks on higher education policy.

Sweden
The Association was founded in 1995. Members are over 40 universities and university colleges in Sweden. The association aims at safeguarding the external interests of the institutions and at strengthening their internal co-operation. It co-operates with the European University Association (EUA), the Nordiska universitetssamarbetet (NUS) and the International Association of [...]

Iran
The ministry is responsible for management and planing of higher education of IRAN.Training of expertise in all levels from and first degree to Doctorate is organized under supervision of this ministry. The homepage provides access to texts about the higher education system in Iran and the policy of the Ministry, statistical data about higher education, a database consisting [...]

United States of America (USA)
The Center provides information and analysis for those involved in managing the higher education enterprise internationally through publications, conferences, and the maintenance of a database of individuals and institutions. It is especially concerned with creating dialogue and cooperation among academic institutions in the industrialized nations and those in the developing [...]

United States of America (USA)
The College Board is a national nonprofit membership association whose mission is to prepare, inspire, and connect students to college and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the association is composed of more than 4,200 schools, colleges, universities, and other educational organizations.

United States of America (USA)
The database informs about undergraduate and graduate programmes and universities in the US.

Switzerland
This page contains an extensive overview of schools in Switzerland from early childhood education to higher education. The database can be search by the categories school type, subjects and location (cantons).

Switzerland
The Federal Office for Education and Science deals with various files concerning grants. It works partly concerns federal subsides to the cantons for expenditeurs on grants for Swiss students. OFES also coordinates and finances scholarships for foreign students at Swiss universities or conservatories. Furthermore, it administrates 3 special scholarships; the web site provides [...]

Switzerland
The web site provides an overview of higher education in Switzerland. Via a Swiss map one can connect to the web sites of the individual universities and technical colleges.

Indonesia
Link list in alphabetical order to Indonesian colleges and universities and a small link list to Indonesian schools on upper secondary level.

Malaysia
This link list contains the URL og the Ministry http://www.moe.gov.my/ , links to the departments and divisions under the Ministry, to universities, polytechnics and teacher training colleges.

Norway
'Norgesuniversitetet' is a collaboration between institutions of higher education and employers' and employees' interest organisations in Norway. Major internet services are a database containing several thousand courses (Button: Finn kurs), and a Marketplace where industry and public organisations can find providers to help them develop new courses or training sch emes [...]

United States of America (USA)
Search can be carried out by name, city, state, zip-code for public and private schools, colleges and public libraries. Over a link to the school general information is available (school type, adress, teacher/ student, enrollments...). Additional information via further links.

Europe
ESIB is the umbrella organisation of 50 national unions of students from 37 countries and through these members represent over 11 million students (January 2003). The aim of ESIB is to represent and promote the educational, social, economic and cultural interests of students at a European level towards all relevant bodies and in particular the European Union, Council of Europe [...]

international
To get the "UNESCO-CEPES list of Acronyms" users have to find on the respective page far down the category "Information Resources". This alphabetically arranged collection of links leads to institutions, networks, foundations and programmes in higher education. - CEPES is the European Centre for Higher Education of Unesco located in Bucarest/ Romania

South-East Asia; Brunei Darussalam; Indonesia; Cambodia; Laos; Malaysia; Myanmar; Philippines; Singapore; Thailand; Vietnam
The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) runs 26 spezilised institutes for research, training and transfer. You will find the following institues with an educational focus: * SEAMEO Regional Centre for Early Childhood Care Education and Parenting (SEAMEO CECCEP) * SEAMEO Regional Centre for Community Education Development (SEAMEO CED) * SEAMEO [...]

Malta
The website offers the usual information about study courses, faculties and institutes, especially also for foreign students (International Office). Library, support services are mentioned, too.

Malta
One of the primary functions of the International Office is to assist international students at the University of Malta by providing information and services. The link list on this page includes the following topics: general information for international students (e.g. about qualifications and application), courses, application forms, student exchange programmes/ Socrates, [...]

Lebanon; Middle East
This institution is the first Distance Learning academic institution in the Middle East. The academic program is fully online. The website provides the usual information texts about admission and application, faculty and staff, administration and library and the academic program ( bachellor, masters and doctoral degrees).

Europe
The mission of EURASHE is to research, co-ordinate and represent the needs and interests of higher education institutions vis-á-vis international organisations, particularly the European Commission. The homepage provides a basic text about the aims of EURASHE. The website offers information particularly on conferences.

United States of America (USA)
Since 1988 the European Student Fair has been welcoming many young people looking for quality information and for orientation about their future. Concerned with keeping up with the time, The European Student Fair changed its name and concept in 1999 to become ORIENTA, The European Education and Employment Fair. This website is structured according to this aim providing [...]

Switzerland
This page offers a link list and a search engine about all types of Swiss educational institutions such as schools, higher and adult education institutions etc. Furthermore, links are provided which concern web sites for school education and teaching (teaching and learning software, teaching aids etc), special servers and educational organizations.

Denmark
Universities Denmark is the organization of the eight Danish universities to enhance their cooperation, visibility and impact. Universities Denmark works to ensure that its members have the best possible conditions for shouldering their responsibility towards research, research-based education and dissemination of knowledge. University management and staff convene at [...]

Finland
A service provided by the Helsinki University Library together with the Helsinki University Press and the faculties of the university. The site contains doctoral dissertations and master's and licentiate's theses from the university of Helsinki with several search facilities. All E-thesis publications are freely accessible via the Internet and available as a PDF file (some [...]

Denmark
Skårup College of Education is the oldest teacher training institution in Denmark. Information on the aims of teacher education, the structure of studying at Skårup, practical information. Links to teacher unions and related Danish organisations.

Spain
The Conference of the Spanish University Principals in this website provides information about its mission and organization (commissions for many special agenda, e.g. student orientation), its political actions, the developments concerning the Higher Education Administration Law (LOU), international cooperation and statistical sources. Furthermore, there is a link list of all [...]

Sweden
The Foundation supports research that is conducted at Sweden´s new universities, provided that industry provides a matching amount and actively participates in order to achieve development there as well. The Knowledge Foundation was established in 1994 and since then it has invested some SEK 8.2 billion in more than 2,300 projects.

Norway
SIU is a Norwegian centre of expertise whose objective is to promote the participation of Norwegian educational and research institutions in international cooperation. It is the internationalisation arm of the Norwegian Council for Higher Education. Information on SIU, international cooperation, projects, programmes, publications and conferences. Access to various own [...]

Iceland
Webportal. Under the keyword 'education' broad range of commented links ( in English) to the different sectors of the Icelandic education system.

Norway
The Norwegian Council for Higher Education was founded 8th May 2000 as a merger of the Norwegian Council of State Colleges and the Norwegian Council of Universities. It is a co-operative body for Norwegian universities, national schools of higher learning, and university colleges ( the former state colleges). The aim is to develop strategies for the Norwegian system of higher [...]

Australia
CSHE is a national and international leader in higher education policy research and educational development. CSHE provides independent, research-based advice and support on matters of teaching and learning, the student experience, professional development for academics, and quality assurance policies and processes. The website offers links to full texts (statements, research [...]

Australia
ACES incorporates the following institutes and centres: the Macquarie University Special Education Centre (MUSEC), the Institute of Early Childhood (IEC) , the School of Education, the Macquarie ICT ( information and communication technologies) Innovations Centre and the Institute for Higher Education Research and Development. The website offers links to the divisions, their [...]

Switzerland
This site contains a link list of Swiss universities and links about studying, teaching and research in Swiss universities.

Canada
The mission of CAUCE is to enlarge the scope and quality of educational opportunities for adults at university level by enhancing the stature and expertise of those institutions and individuals devoted to providing those opportunities. A member directory with addresses and links is available. Access to information on research projects which have been funded (with links to [...]

Albania
This center supports the successful collaborative efforts between the U.S. Agency for International Development ( USAID), the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and the Universities of Tirana, Shkodra, Vlora, and Korca in Albania. The overall goal is to assist Albania in the transition to a productive and successful market-driven economy. On the website summarized information on [...]

United States of America (USA)
CTA is a teacher organization that represents and serves more than 330, 000 members - consisting of teachers and other education employees in California. Comprehensive information offer on e.g. training, legal services, quality education, higher education. Link to the Student California Teachers Association's ( SCTA), the own magazine "California Educator" (online features, [...]

United States of America (USA)
Founded in 1915, the association has helped to shape American higher education by developing standards and procedures for quality education and academic freedom in American colleges and universities. Highly reputated publications as 'The Redbook' - Widely regarded as an authoritative source on sound academic practice (can be ordered from Johns Hopkins University Press); [...]

United States of America (USA)
HECSE is a private, non-profit organization representing colleges and universities which offer doctoral programs that prepare leaders for the fields of special education and early intervention. Information on mission, activities and programmes of HECSE. Links to information retrieval services and organisations in the field of special education.

Russian Federation
The official website of the Department of Education of Moscow City Government provides access to the following categories: organisation and structure of the Department, areas of responsibility subdivided into districts, standards and methods, projects, educational institutions, facts and publications, tertiary institutions, dialogue and links. Besides this website offers [...]

Ireland
Information on the Irish education system, provided by the European Union. Useful list of addresses.

Ireland
The website presents the organisation AHEAD and offers access to their handbook for students with disabilities (full-text, HTML format, ' accessing third level education in Ireland'), an online guide to grants, scholarships and disability benefits, reports on third level options, Irish disability-related documents and organisations.

Ireland
Weboffer for students and graduates from 'The Association of Graduate Careers Services in Ireland (AGCSI) Several databases ( employers database, postgraduate courses, advice on jobs placements, student events, career services, academics-for academic staff working in higher education in Ireland).

United States of America (USA)
JSE disseminates knowledge for the improvement of statistics education at all levels, including elementary, secondary, post- secondary, post-graduate, continuing, and workplace education. It is published by editors of various American universities. Free access to articles and abstracts, archived since 1993. Index to articles available. Links to related organisations and web [...]

Netherlands
SURFnet is the national computer network for higher education and research in the Netherlands. SURFnet connects the networks of universities, colleges, research centres, academic hospitals and scientific libraries to one another and to other networks in Europe and the rest of the world. On the website information on the organisation SURF, seminars and innovative projects can [...]

Netherlands
SIO ('Stichting Internationaal Onderwijs') supports initiatives designed to raise the standards of international education in the Netherlands. It acts as liaison between schools and parents. On the website addresses and links about higher education, school list and teacher links ( Dutsch or English as foreign language, to libraries...) are provided.

Netherlands
SURF is the joint network services and ICT organisation of the Dutch institutions of higher education and research. It supports and facilitates realisations in the field of ICT. The internet platform for the network is SURFnet (http://www.surfnet.nl/en/). On the website the organisation and a comprehensive list of projects with relevant links are provided. Publications can be [...]

Denmark
Presentation of the National Union of Danish Students. Comprehensive link lists to national and international educational organisations and contacts.

Netherlands
Dutch school web featuring online schools, information on studying, dual and intercultural learning as well on published magazines. All information currently only available in Dutch.

Denmark
Publications in English on Danish universities. Published by the Danish Rectors' Conference.

Northern Europe
The aim of the Nordic Association of University Administrators (NUAS) is to enhance contacts and to establish networks between the Nordic universities at all administrative levels. NUAS cooperates with the Nordic Council of Ministers, other organizations and authorities in order to promote the Nordic educational community.

Russian Federation
The official website of the Altai Republic, one of the autonomous republics of the Russian Federation in the heart of Asia, provides a complex of information on in stitutions of science, education and healthcare. Focal point of the presentation of educational institutions is the Gorno-Altaisk University (full text, photo). It was established in 1993 emerging from the former [...]

Denmark
The pages belong to the internet presence 'Denmark.dk' published by the Danish Foreign Ministry. Full texts (html-format) inform about the history of Danish research, the Danish universities and current research in Denmark (e.g. education system, family education). Daily news of the Danish research life, addresses and links. The whole internet presence provides comprehensive [...]

United States of America (USA)
CYFERnet offers practical research-based information on early childhood, school age, teens, parents/family, and community. Funded as joint project of the U.S. Department of Agriculture it is a national network of excellence maintained several universities of the USA. The website provides information on programs, evaluation and technology assistance for children, youth and [...]

Canada
The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) is the federal research funding agency that promotes and supports postsecondary-based research and training in the humanities and social sciences. By focusing on developing Talent, generating Insights and forging Connections across campuses and communities, SSHRC strategically supports world-leading [...]

United Kingdom; Scotland
The Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) is responsible for processing support applications from eligible Scottish domiciled students undertaking full time, higher education courses up to degree level throughout the UK. The web site offers information about student awards, student support and application forms (Online Application Service).

Spain
The homepage provides link lists and addresses of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training (colleges for specific professions) and adult education sector which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Russian Federation
The homepage provides link lists and addresses of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training (colleges for specific professions) and adult education sector which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Slovakia
The homepage provides link lists and addresses of all educational institutions in the higher education sector which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Ukraine
The homepage provides link lists and addresses of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training (colleges for specific professions) and adult education sector which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

United Kingdom
The homepage provides link lists and addresses of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training ( colleges for specific professions) and adult education sector which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

United States of America (USA)
The homepage provides link lists and addresses of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training (colleges for specific professions) and adult education sector which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Ireland
The homepage provides link lists and addresses of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training (colleges for specific professions) and adult education sector which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Malaysia
The homepage provides link lists and addresses of all educational institutions in the higher education, professional training (colleges for specific professions) and adult education sector which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

China, People's Republic of
The homepage provides link lists and addresses of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training (colleges for specific professions) and adult education sector which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Sweden
The homepage provides link lists and addresses of educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training and adult education sector which accept international students. Especially, language schools and international schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Yugoslavia; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Croatia; Montenegro; Serbia; Slovenia; Kosovo; North Macedonia
The homepage provides link lists and addresses of all educational institutions in the higher education, professional training (colleges for specific professions) and adult education sector which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Canada
The homepage provides link lists and addresses of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training (colleges for specific professions) and adult education sector which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Eastern Europe
CBUR is open to all universities and equivalent institutions with full academic rights in the Baltic Sea area. CBUR aims at promoting inter- university cooperation in the Baltic Sea area, and to further its communities. The association intends to engage in joint research, to share didactic experience, and to create and develop mutual contacts of academic staff and students of [...]

Angola; Brazil; Cape Verde; Guinea-Bissau; Macau; Mozambique; Portugal; Sao Tome and Principe; Timor-Leste; international; China, People's Republic of
This is the website of the AULP(Associaçao des Universidades de Língua Portuguesa). It is an association of universities and other tertiary institutions with Portuguese as the language of instruction. The network has 140 full members, in eight countries, as well as ten associate members in four countries using the Internet as a communication platform. Through various [...]

Europe; United States of America (USA)
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers on this page information about EU programmes with third countries, in particular on a cooperation programme EU-USA in higher education and vocational training. This programme aims to improve transatlantic cooperation and student mobility by means of partnerships and projects in the field of training and the recognition of [...]

international; South America
This web site describes the policy area Lifelong Learning of the European Commission and provides links to two basic documents: "Making a European Area of Lifelong Learning a Reality" and the "Resolution on lifelong learning" von 2002.

Sweden
The aim of Studera is to provide prospective Swedish students with relevant information about higher education opportunities, as well as information about careers and postgraduate studies. For non-Swedes the English homepage offers links to websites on international admission to Swedish higher education.

Russian Federation
This website of the Russian Internet-Portal "5ballov" (Note Sehr gut) offers educational information on the following categories: lectures, tests, education in Russia, education abroad, higher education institutions in the Russian Federation as well as education and law. Besides it provides latest news on educational developments in the country. Numerous links and search [...]

Russian Federation
This Website offers an alphabetically ordered link list of the higher education centres in the Russian Federation. There are search facilities regarding City, Type of University, Specialization. Users can also find a rating of the higher education institutions with the "top 100".

Norway
Information gateway of the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Berlin. Information on education can be obtained in the following fields: education and research, scholarship and student exchange, studying in Norway, learn Norwegian and hands-on news. Comprehensive list of links.

Norway
The Faculty of Education at the University of Oslo is Norway's largest institution for the educational sciences. The page provides acccess to information about the faculty and its courses, the distinct departments and to information on research.

Norway
The International Summer School (ISS) is an academic center for learning in an international context, and a forum for fostering intercultural understanding. 500 students from all over the world to its wide variety of graduate and undergraduate courses, mostly within the liberal arts and social sciences. The ISS course catalogue, addresses and information about ISS are kept on [...]

Australia
Portal for Australian Catholic Education Schools. The NCEC is commissioned by the Australian Catholic Bishops for developing at the national level for the Church's work in education. Access to information about NCEC, essential educational links, publications, catholic universities, education commissions, Australian bishops and the catholizism.

Australia
This website informs about Education in the Northern Territory (NT). Access to information about the education system and the Indigenous Education Branch. Addresses and linklists to educational organisations in the NT and nationalwide, NT Vacancies Database. Annual reports and publications are accessible in pdf-format.

Australia
"myfuture" (launched in 2002) is a high quality system, covering education, training and employment for all Australians. It is designed to explore skills and interests, identify possible career paths, develop career plan and research options for further study and training. With a guide (password necessary/free of charge) assistance in determining personal carrier can be [...]

Netherlands
The SCO-Kohnstamm Instituut is a research and reference centre in Europe specializing in research on education, child rearing and child welfare. The Institute operates as an institute within the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, is part of the Universiteit van Amsterdam. Its aims are twofold: Reserch is done in the field of fundamental and applied research. The [...]

Netherlands
ICO is the Dutch Interuniversity Center for Educational Research. Faculty departments and research centres from 15 Dutch universities participate in ICO. The aims are to promote fundamental and applied scientific research in the field of education (e. g. interactive learning, learning and working, teaching and teacher ICT tools for designing, new examination and assessment [...]

Netherlands
This report in html-format is part of the webpresence "Netherland- Studies" of the Carl von Ossietzky University in Oldenburg. It outlines in detail the current Dutch education system and the single sectors: Primary, Secondary and Third Education, vocational and adult education. Links and addresses.

Russian Federation
This is the website of the Volgograd State Pedagogical University, one of the major pedagogical Universities in the Russian Federation. It provides comprehensive information about the structure of this complex of institutions and the various activities in higher education and educational research. The University comprises 9 faculties: Mathematics, Physics, Philology, History, [...]

Australia
This page gives a short overview of the Australian education system with links to Australian education organisations and linklists of schools, vocational schools and institutions of higher education. The page belongs to the website of 'Southern Cross Education' presenting information about Australia (Au-Pair, Language Studies...) and New Zealand.

Australia
This internet portal offers two search facilities 1. to find information about courses offered by Australian education institutions, 2. and/or education institutions themselves. The search can be defined and limited through offered search criteria. The results the databases are supplying are: 1. overview of all search results with the headings links, provider, course degree, [...]

Australia
The Carrick Institute for Learning and Teaching in Higher Education was established in 2002 assuming the responsibilities of the former Australian Universities Teaching Committee (AUTC). Its aim is to promote and support strategic change in higher education institutions for the enhancement of learning and teaching, including curriculum development and assessment. Its website [...]

United States of America (USA)
SERVE is an education organization with the mission to support the continuous improvement of educational opportunities for learners in the Southeast of America. The website informs about developed educational programmes and tools for educational practitioners and policymakers. Link to the ELO programs (Expanded Learning Opportunities programs). A variety of free and low-cost [...]

United States of America (USA)
This document is a report to the Nation, the Education Ministy by The National Commission on Excellence in Education ( April 1983). ASCII version of this document (51K) is available. The report analyzes the dangers of a rising tide of mediocrity in American educational foundations that threatens the future as a nation and a people. It develops steps for educational reforms.

Greece
The homepage provides link lists and addresses of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training (colleges for specific professions) and adult education sector which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Hungary
The homepage provides link lists and addresses of all educational institutions in the school and higher education, ( also colleges for specific professions) sector which accept international students. Some language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Lithuania
Addresses of universities and some technical colleges are listed here.

Portugal
The homepage provides link lists and addresses of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training ( colleges for specific professions) and adult education sector which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Romania
The homepage provides addresses of all educational institutions in the higher education sector which accept international students. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Netherlands
The homepage provides link lists and addresses of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training (colleges for specific professions) and adult education sector which accept international students. Several international secondary schools are presented, too. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the [...]

Poland
The homepage provides addresses of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training (colleges for specific professions) and adult education sector which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Iceland
The homepage provides link lists and addresses of educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training ( colleges for specific professions) and adult education sector which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Latvia
The homepage provides addresses of all educational institutions in the higher education, (colleges for specific professions) sector which accept international students. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Norway
The homepage provides link lists and addresses of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training (colleges for specific professions) and adult education sector which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

France
The homepage provides link lists and addresses of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training (colleges for specific professions) and adult education sector which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed here in large numbers. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about [...]

Belarus
The homepage provides link lists of all educational institutions in the higher education sector which accept international students. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Croatia
The homepage provides a link lists of 3 universities which accept international students. Additionally, 3 language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Estonia
The homepage provides link lists of all educational institutions in the higher education and professional training sector which accept international students. Especially, one language school is listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Bulgaria
The homepage provides link lists of all educational institutions in the higher education sector which accept international students. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Czechia
The homepage provides link lists of all educational institutions in the school and higher education sector which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Denmark
The homepage provides link lists of all educational institutions in the s higher education, professional training and adult education sector ( also colleges for specific professions)which accept international students. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Austria
This site is provided by "World Wide Classroom", a consortium for international education and multicultural studies, located in Milwaukee (WI) with more than 3000 member organisations in 109 countries. The homepage provides link lists of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training and adult education sector (also colleges for specific [...]

Europe
EuroPACE is a trans-European network of universities and their partners in education and training, i.e. private enterprises, regional and professional organisations and public authorities. It demonstrates and develops the potential of telematics for the European university of the future and thus contributes materially towards the realisation of the concept of lifelong learning [...]

Sudan
The list contains some tertiary education institutions.

Thailand
The list provides the internet addresses of 26 institutions, mainly universities and their departments, and colleges in Thailand.

Sri Lanka
At time being the list includes 13 universities.

Netherlands
This is a listing of Portals and Websites that provide links to resources relating to education for The Netherlands, selected by subject experts of Library of Congress in 2002. One of these links at the country-specific homepage refers to "education"; however, it lists only the universities.

Laos
The website of the university provides informative texts about its organizational structure, departments and study programs and practical information about admission, fees, scholarships, special programs and services.

Slovakia
This is a listing of Portals and Websites that provide links to resources relating to education for Slovakia, selected by subject experts of Library of Congress in 2002. One of these links at the country-specific homepage refers to "education"; the web site mainly comprises universities and religious study institutions.

Malaysia
This is a listing of Portals and Websites that provide links to resources relating to education for Malaysia, selected by subject experts of Library of Congress in 2002. One of these links at the country-specific homepage refers to "education".

Ireland
The Department of Education and Skills has the overall responsibility for education in Ireland. This document gives an introduction to the structure and programmes in the higher education sector.

Japan
This is a listing of Portals and Websites that provide links to resources relating to education for Japan, selected by subject experts of Library of Congress in 2002. One of these links at the country- specific homepage refers to "education".

Northern Ireland; United Kingdom
The Board comprising bishops, clergy, lay representatives and co- opted members with educational expertise is presenting its members and their educational work. Focus is laid on four areas: 1) schools, colleges and universities; 2) children's ministry; 3) parish development; 4) publications. Multimedia educational materials can be obtained against a fee.

Cambodia
This website provides the entire text of the national education planning which comprises the years 2006 - 2010, its management, implementation, funding and particular plans.

Finland
This shared web site contains information on all open university studies organized in Finland, who have the aim to be open for all, regardless of age and educational background. In addition to the course database ( detailed database with linklist to projects and studies), this service gives information about the basic ideas of open university and offers student guidance [...]

Grenada
This is a listing of Portals and Websites that provide links to resources relating to education for Grenada, selected by subject experts of Library of Congress in 2001. One of these links at the country-specific homepage refers to "education".

Haiti
This is a listing of Portals and Websites that provide links to resources relating to education for Haiti, selected by subject experts of Library of Congress in 2001. One of these links at the country-specific homepage refers to "education".

Armenia
This is a listing of Portals and Websites that provide links to resources relating to education for Armenia selected by subject experts of Library of Congress in 2002. One of these links at the country-specific homepage refers to "education": Private and governmental education institutions, chairs of Armenology, academic societies, think tanks and research institutions both in [...]

Austria
This is a listing of Portals and Websites that provide links to resources relating to education for Austria, selected by subject experts of Library of Congress in 2002. One of these links at the country-specific homepage refers to "education" but with very poor results.

Croatia
The homepage describes the educational system of Croatioa and has lists and links to the academic or scientific institutions located in the indicated cities. Links to the universities are shown separately.

Czechia
This is a listing of Portals and Websites that provide links to resources relating to education for the Czech Republic, selected by subject experts of Library of Congress in 2002. One of these links at the country-specific homepage refers to "education" with mainly academic URLs.

Estonia
This is a listing of Portals and Websites that provide links to resources relating to education for Estonia, selected by subject experts of Library of Congress in 2002. One of these links at the country-specific homepage refers to "education" with 3 academic URLs.

Hungary
A link list of Hungaarian higher education institutions and schools as well as some other institutions from the education sector.

Georgia
The website is under construction and offers now (11-2003) only a full text about history and organization (faculties) of the university - see "about".

Spain
This is a listing of Portals and Websites that provide links to resources relating to education for Spain, selected by subject experts of Library of Congress in 2001. One of these links at the country-specific homepage refers to "education" which is rather comprehensive.

Georgia
This is a listing of Portals and Websites that provide links to resources relating to education for Georgia, selected by subject experts of Library of Congress in 2002. One of these links at the country-specific homepage refers to "education" and provides access to scholarly organizations and institutions, academic archives and educational centers.

Madagascar
This institution is responsible for the evaluation od all public and private higher education institutions. The homepage has links to descriptive texts about organization, mission, members and methods of evaluation.

France
This website of the French public administation povides information on family law, parents' and children law. Among others, there are section on school and higher education where you will find information on how to register foreign children for school on France. Unfortunately, this website is only available in French. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

Pakistan
This website is a portal for "providing links to the best ways for acquiring education" in Pakistan. Via data base research on may find schools, colleges, universities and vocational training institutes. Furthermore there are links to the library "closest to your vicinity" and to encyclopedias.

Pakistan
The list is arranged in regions / provinces.

Pakistan
This is a list of public and private universities in Pakistan officially recognized by the Higher Education Commission (as of 2011). Links to the respective websites are given when available. See also the Wikipedia list: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_universities_in_Pakistan.

Bulgaria
This link list provides the access to the homepages of the most important universities in Bulgaria. Some homepages offer their information only in bulgarian.

Finland
The University of Helsinki is Finland's most multidisciplinary higher education institution. The page: 'Research' provides a short abstract about research at the university, a linklist to the research project database, publication database and expert database. Addresses and links to obtain more information on research services (e.g. financing) are available as well as links [...]

Poland
This comprehensive analysis of the Polish education system in full text, elaborated by Joanna Jung-Miklaszewska ( Warsaw 2000), was provided for the Bureau for Academic Recognition and International Exchange and financially supported by the European Commission. The study comprises almost all areas and levels of education in Poland and is structured as follows: structure of the [...]

Finland
The purpose of the Rectors' Conference of Finnish Polytechnics ARENE is to develop an internationally first-class system of polytechnics. ARENE, located in Helsinki, approves recommendations and declarations and issues statements. Linklists of all Finnish Polytechnics, to Education Ministeries and Organisations as well as to sources about Finland in general are published.

Arab States
AARU's objectives are mainly to enhance cooperation amongst Arab universities and to coordinate their efforts with a view to raising the quality of university and higher education. It also aims at encouraging scientific research. The 146 member universities are represented by their governors in the Association Council. The homepage provides links to the member universities, [...]

Switzerland
study in switzerland+ is a service provided by swissuniversities, the Rectors’ Conference of Swiss Higher Education Institutions. Prospective students find information on living in Switzerland, the university system and on all matters concerning studying.

Argentina
This website of the Argentinian Education Ministry provides information about all issues of studying in Argentina and the higher education system. An index of the services offered and a thematic index give access to the texts.

India
The UGC is a national body for the coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of University education. It serves as a vital link between the Union and State Governments and the institution of higher learning. In addition to its role of giving grants to universities and colleges, it also advises Central and State Governments on the measures necessary for the [...]

India
The AIU enhances the cooperation of Indian universities in many ways. It looks after its interests in national higher education policy and helps its member universities to fulfil their objectives and services. The homepage shows links to texts about: objectives, organisation of AIU and its publications, including short summaries and order forms. [Abstract: Editors of [...]

Haiti
The web site is an annotated link list of: libraries and educational centres, foundations supporting education, universities (2 entries), educational and university programs, educational materials.

Honduras
This five-part link list contains the URLs of foreign colleges, language schools, schools, universities, organizations and others.

Guyana; international
This link collection contains some education links from Guyana and the Caribbean - the largest part is international.

Venezuela
The link list is arranged into the following groups: academies, associations, libraries, academic centres, secondary schools, pre- school institutions, institutes and university institutes, portals, graduations, educational projects, resources, universities and their subdivisions.

Mozambique
The link list has three parte: ministries, higher education, research.

Mozambique
The website of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology provides full texts with plans and statements concerning higher education policy and legislation and science policy, the organization structure and mission of the Ministry and educational legislation.

Namibia
The button "Faculties" provides a link list of the various faculties and institutes with their study courses, among others a Faculty of education [http://www.unam.na/faculties/education/index.html]. The other services of the university (staff services, computer centre, library etc., are also represented

Ethiopia
The homepage provides links to the departments, faculties, institutes and sub-institutions with their study courses.

Liechtenstein
The website "Education and Science" of the portal of the Principality of Liechtenstein offers information to every field of education available in Liechtenstein as well as links for career counseling and university research.

Poland
These are the pages of the Faculty of Educational Studies, one of the faculties at the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan . An overview on the sixteen research departments (general didactics, history of education, adult education etc.) and the College of Education is given. For each department the main topics of educational research are listed and the head of department is [...]

Poland
This Academic Glossary contains brief explanations of Polish terms, including academic degrees and titles related to Polish universities and other higher education institutions in Poland.The page is a service of the Polish Academic Information Center in co-operation with a U.S.- American university.

Hungary
The Hungarian Ministry for National Ressources informs about the Hungarian system of higher education. It offers a wide range of links to higher education institutions and related websites.

Commonwealth; international
"The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) is a voluntary society, founded in 1913, which is registered as a Charity and governed by its member institutions through an elected council. Among its key activities are: assisting members to develop the capacity of their human resources; promoting, through several programmes, the movement of academic and administrative [...]

Czechia
This site describes the history, the main activities and the organisation chart of the Academy of Sciences in the Czech Republic. Further links lead to research institutes, documents and the library of the Academy.

United Kingdom
"HERO is the official gateway site to the UK's universities, colleges and research organisations. HERO is organised into six zones that cover the key areas of higher education (Studying, Research, Business, Inside HE, Culture and Sport, Universities and Colleges)".

Colombia
The Colombian Association of Universities (ASCUN) is the national non-governmental organization representing Colombian institutions of higher education; it cares for higher education policy, the cooperation of universities, improvement of higher education and higher education research. The web-site provides a directory of member institutions, information about the organization [...]

Uzbekistan
An overview is presented about the education system and policy in Uzbekistan. Additionally, there are links to addresses of libraries ( with short text descriptions), universities and education abroad.

Oceania; Pacific Rim; Tuvalu; Tonga; Solomon Islands; Niue; Nauru; Marshall Islands; Kiribati; Cook Islands; Fiji; Vanuatu; Samoa; New Zealand
The University of the South Pacific (USP) is the premier provider of tertiary education in the Pacific Region, and an international centre of excellence for teaching and research on all aspects of Pacific culture and environment. The homepage offers links to services for students (e.g. courses, counselling) and staff (e.g. staff directory and departments) and research [...]

Sudan
Addresses and partly links of the Sudanese higher education institutions are shown.

Bangladesh
The site shows larg textes about the educational system, the policy, the budget, special projects and so on.

Mauritius
Clicking on the first coloured symbol (= education) a link list of mainly tertiary education institutions is provided.

Sweden
Within the Department of Applied Educational Science studies are being conducted on conditions for learning in social, cultural and institutional settings, the contribution to and effects of digital technology on learning as well as measurement, assessment and evaluation. The department has three strong research areas: Interactive Media and Learning, Measurement and Evaluation [...]

Australia
This website provides a comprehensive overview of the Australian education system. It covers the topics of Higher education, Technical and vocational Training, Secondary school, Higher education, Teacher education, School education

Canada
List of Canadian univeersities by province.

Europe; Germany
The University was founded in 1991 as the successor to the earlier Alma Mater Viadrina (1506-1811). Since its re-establishment it has worked alo future-oriented lines, testified to by the international student body and teaching staff, the network of foreign contacts as well as the interconnected programmes of study. Thirty percent of the Viadrina' s students come from Poland. [...]

Liberia
This university was founded by the Anglican Episcopal Church and has a long history. The texts of the web-site describe history and present status of university life and studies.

Mauritius
This web-site provides the usual information texts about the university, its academic programs and courses, research programs, admission, student services, and in this case also about distance education programs.

Sierre Leone
This is the web-site of the Njala University in Sierra Leone, reopened in 2005 after having been heavily damaged during the civil war in the 1990s. The university provides academic programmes in agriculture, education, technology, community health services, social sciences and environmental sciences. The university campus is still in its initial stages and depends on support [...]

Tanzania
The university presents itself with the usual information texts as: a general overview and history, academic programs, admission, administration and library. A navigation bar with links leads to other Tanzanian institutions of higher education.

Zambia
Links are provided to institutions of higher education, some schools and the Zambian Schoolnet

Zambia
The homepage provides links to the administrative bodies of the university, inclusive entrance requirements, the schools and departments, (among others a School of Education) and the libraries.

Zimbabwe
The homepage provides the usual links to the sites of the administration, including registry, of the faculties departments and institutes, (among others an education faculty), research activities, libraries and the supporting service organizations.

Eritrea
Some information and pictures of the university and schools in the capital city of Eritrea.

Kyrgyzstan
This website provides educational information subdivided as follows: Kyrgyzstan Country Portrait; System of Education of Kyrgyzstan at present; General structure of Kyrgyzstan education system; Facts on Kyrgyz Republic higher education institutions.- OSEAS, an acronym which stands for OverSeas Educational AdviserS, is one of seven groups within NAFSA: Association of [...]

Africa
This is a search result which compiles a list of African education sites from the country and subject pages of "index on Africa"

Spain; Latin America; United States of America (USA); Puerto Rico; Caribbean
Today (stand: March 2012), the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) represents more than 300 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin America and Spain. Its mission is to promote the development of member colleges and universities and to improve access to and the quality of post-secondary [...]

China, People's Republic of
On this site the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics publishes its Statistical Communiques for the years 1998 to 2000. In chapter V ( communique 2000) thereare to be found statistical data on various aspects in the fields of edcuation, science and research.

Thailand
The homepage provides link lists of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training (colleges for sprecific professions) and adult education sector which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

international
This is a geographical listing. It contains universities and colleges from more than 80 countries, alphabetically ordered. There is only one link per institution. General campus information is provided.

China, People's Republic of; Hong Kong
Link list to the homepages of the Hong Kong universities. The last update has been 1996 however.

Morocco
Link list to educational institutions (public, private and for students from abroad) and further information offers on the topic "education in Morocco". The website is run by the "Moroccan-American Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchange" (new website: www.macece.org). The link offered here leads you to the webarchive and is a copy of the website as of 2007.

Russian Federation
This homepage on Distance Education in Russia offers a definition of the term "distance education" followed by a link list grouped into the categories: associations and institutions, distance education centres; institutes, universities and academies.

Andorra
This is a listing of Portals and Websites that provide links to resources relating to education for Andorra, selected by subject experts of Library of Congress in 2001. One of these links at the country-specific homepage refers to "education".

Antigua and Barbuda
This is a listing of Portals and Websites that provide links to resources relating to education for Antigua, selected by subject experts of Library of Congress in 2001. One of these links at the country-specific homepage refers to "education".

Europe
ENQA is a European Network to disseminate information, experiences, good practices and new developments in the field of quality assessment and quality assurance in higher education between interested parties: public authorities, higher education institutions and quality assurance agencies.- The Website aims at assisting the enqa member agencies find and share information about [...]

Kyrgyzstan
This comprehensive country study for Kyrgyzstan was elaborated by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress in 1996. It provides a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, cultural, economic and political conditions in this country. The table of contents includes a section on "education" (education system; instruction; curriculum; [...]

Europe
AESOP is a network of universities and university departments that teach and conduct research within the field of urban and regional planning. The network exists to promote the development of the teaching curricula and research within the Member Schools through regular dialogue, exchange visits and the dissemination of research and best practice. These aims are achieved [...]

Korea, Republic of (South Korea)
The university is a training institution for teachers of all levels, from pre- school teachers to teachers of all school levels; it also has a graduate school for training future educational leaders. The website provides in short texts information about the training and research centres and the attached institutes, such as services, library, media centre etc. The information [...]

international; Northern Europe; Eastern Europe
The Baltic University Programme (BUP) is a network of about 225 universities and other institutes of higher learning throughout the Baltic Sea region. The network is coordinated by the Baltic University Programme Secretariat a part of Uppsala Centre for Sustainable Development (Uppsala CSD) at Uppsala University, Sweden. The Programme focuses on questions of sustainable [...]

international
This database is produced by the Unesco Education Documentation Service (www.unesco.org/education/) in cooperation with 12 participant organizations. It includes some 25. 000 references since 1988 on higher education systems, administration, planning and policy, costs and finances, evaluation of higher education, issues related to staff and students, cooperation, mobility and [...]

Turkey
The homepage provides link lists of all educational institutions in the school and higher education, sector which accept international students. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Turkey
The list comprises the public and private universities and international higher education institutions in Turkey.

Netherlands
EP-Nuffic formed in 2015 out of a fusion of the organisations Nuffic (founded in 1952) and EP (founded in 1990). Nuffic and EP respectively supported internationalisation in higher education and in primary and secondary education. Now, EP-Nuffic provides detailed information on internationalisation in all spheres of education. Information is given as well for Dutch people who [...]

Sweden
The operations of Universitetskanslersämbetet (the Swedish Higher Education Authority) comprise three main areas: Quality assurance of higher education and appraisal of the degree-awarding powers of public-sector higher education institutions. Legal supervision of higher education. Monitoring efficiency, follow-up and horizon scanning as well as responsibility for statistics [...]

Korea, Republic of (South Korea)
The Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) is a central advisory agency of Korean universities to enhance the quality of university education and cooperation among member institutions. It is an intermediate organization between government and university community. KCEU has made efforts to promote the development of Korean higher education by expanding university [...]

Africa; Africa South of the Sahara
This page contains a list of links to African university websites.

international
On this page the International Association of Universities (IAU) offers links to full texts which provide descriptions of higher education systems of 180 countries worldwide. These overviews are part of the World Higher Education Database (WHED) which is also published on a CD-ROM. The texts are provided for download in RTF format. Each text is structured as follows: [...]

Ghana
This page contains a short text about Ghana' s education system and some links to higher and secondary education institutions.

Taiwan
The homepage of the Taiwanese Ministry of Education offers mainly full texts and graphs on the following topics: The Taiwanese system of education, educational statistics, schools and higher education institutions in Taiwan, international cultural and educational relations, vocational and technical education, higher education in Taiwan, educational literature, progress report [...]

Tunisia
Website of the Tunisian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Romania
This full text published by Laura and Carol Capita is a national report on "European educational collaboration for peace, stability and democracy". It is one of the country reports from the series "Education and Media in Southeast Europe". The text is subdivided into six main sections: 1. Introduction; 2. The Situation Prior to 1989. The Situation in 1990; 3. The Significance [...]

Iceland
The homepage of the Iceland Ministry of Education provides links to full texts (publications of the Ministry concerning educational policy projects and programmes) and the education system and international exchange programmes, a link list of educational and cultural institutions and links to full texts of education legislation. The Ministry' s structure in general is as [...]

Somalia
A comprehensive list of links with brief comments regarding the contents of each link offers various possibilities to get information on this African country. Most of these pages have been devoloped by Somalis in exile. Among other things they provide information on the education system and the University of Amoud.

Albania
This website has been developed as a result of cooperation between the University of Ljubljana CEPS and KulturKontakt Österreich in the framework of the South East European Educational Cooperation Network. The web pages contain various core documents on education in Albania. Some are only available in pdf-format. They are subdivided into the following categories: Basic [...]

Bosnia and Herzegovina
This website has been developed as a result of cooperation between the University of Ljubljana CEPS and KulturKontakt Österreich in the framework of the South East European Educational Cooperation Network. The web pages contain various core documents on education in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Some are only available in pdf- format. They are subdivided into the following [...]

Bulgaria
This website has been developed as a result of cooperation between the University of Ljubljana CEPS and KulturKontakt Österreich in the framework of the South East European Educational Cooperation Network. The web pages contain various core documents on education in Bulgaria. Some are only available in pdf-format. They are subdivided into the following categories: Basic [...]

North Macedonia
This website has been developed as a result of cooperation between the University of Ljubljana CEPS and KulturKontakt Österreich in the framework of the South East European Educational Cooperation Network. The web pages contain various core documents on education in Macedonia. Some are only available in pdf-format. They are subdivided into the following categories: Basic [...]

Moldova, Republic of
This website has been developed as a result of cooperation between the University of Ljubljana CEPS and KulturKontakt Österreich in the framework of the South East European Educational Cooperation Network. The web pages contain various core documents on education in Moldova. Some are only available in pdf-format. They are subdivided into the following categories: Basic [...]

Romania
This website has been developed as a result of cooperation between the University of Ljubljana CEPS and KulturKontakt Österreich in the framework of the South East European Educational Cooperation Network. The web pages contain various core documents on education in Romania. Some are only available in pdf-format. They are subdivided into the following categories: Basic [...]

Slovenia
This website has been developed as a result of cooperation between the University of Ljubljana CEPS and KulturKontakt Österreich in the framework of the South East European Educational Cooperation Network. The web pages contain various core documents on education in Albania. Some are only available in pdf-format. They are subdivided into the following categories: Basic [...]

Croatia
This website has been developed between about 2001-2003 as a result of cooperation between the University of Ljubljana CEPS and KulturKontakt Österreich in the framework of the South East European Educational Cooperation Network. The web pages contain various core documents on education in Croatia. Some are only available in pdf-format. They are subdivided into the following [...]

France
This website provides the text of the education part of an action plan of the French government which shall contribute to enhance the use of the internet.

Kiribati
After a text about catholic schools, this full text offers information on the education system of the Republic of Kiribati. It is subdivided according to the following educational levels: kindergarten, primary education, secondary education, technical education and universities.

Egypt; Ethiopia; Algeria; Angola; Argentina; Australia; Bahamas; Bahrain; Bangladesh; Barbados; Belarus; Belgium; Belize; Benin; Bhutan; Botswana; Brazil; Bulgaria; Burkina Faso; Burundi; Chile; China, People's Republic of; Costa Rica; Denmark; Germany; Dominican Republic; Ecuador; Eritrea; Estonia; Finland; France; Gabon; Gambia; Ghana; Guatemala; Grenada; Greece; Guinea; Guyana; Haiti; India; Indonesia; Iraq; Iran; Israel; Italy; Jamaica; Japan; Yemen; Jordan; Cambodia; Cameroon; Canada; Kazakhstan; Qatar; Kenya; Colombia; Congo, Republic of the (Congo-Brazzaville); Congo, Democratic Republic of the (Congo-Kinshasa); Korea, Republic of (South Korea); Croatia; Cuba; Kuwait; Laos; Lesotho; Latvia; Lebanon; Libya; Lithuania; Luxemburg; Madagascar; Maldives; Malawi; Malaysia; Mali; Malta; Morocco; Mauritania; North Macedonia; Mexico; Mongolia; Montenegro; Mozambique; Myanmar; Namibia; Nepal; New Zealand; Nicaragua; Netherlands; Niger; Nigeria; Norway; Oman; Austria; Pakistan; Paraguay; Peru; Philippines; Poland; Portugal; Rwanda; Romania; Russian Federation; Zambia; Saudi Arabia; Sweden; Switzerland; Senegal; Serbia; Zimbabwe; Slovakia; Slovenia; Spain; Sri Lanka; Saint Lucia; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Sudan; South Africa, Republic; Suriname; Syria; Eswatini; Eswatini; Tanzania; Thailand; Togo; Trinidad and Tobago; Chad; Czechia; Turkey; Tunisia; Ukraine; Hungary; Uruguay; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu; Venezuela; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; Vietnam; Central African Republic; Cyprus, Republic of; international
The International Bureau of Education der UNESCO (IBE) provides country dossiers focussed on education. They provide information on statistics (from the World Data on Education – WDE), national education reports, documents from educational policy, planning and administration, bibliographies (partly with fulltext documents) as well as links to futther resources. [Abstract: [...]

Marshall Islands
On this website statistical data are provided on: Enrollment by Grade and Sex; Number of Schools; Number of Students; Scholarships; Post- Secondary School Enrollment.

Barbados
The Cave Hill Campus is one of the three campuses of the University of the West Indies (UWI). The other two are in Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. The website informs about the academic programme and facilities of this campus.

Guyana
The web-site provides full texts about the history and profile of the university, admissions, faculties (including the faculty of education) and their study courses and about library and computer centre.

Latin America; Europe
The Centre is an international academic institution which unites important universities in Latin America and Europe; its mission is to work with problems of the economic and social development of Latin America. The website provides texts about the tasks of CINDA, its program (promotion of science and technology), publications and seminars.

Africa
The Association of African Universities is an international non- governmental organisation set up by the universities in Africa to promote cooperation among themselves and between them and the international Academic community.- This website provides among other things information on the core programme of the AAU and on useful resources.

Indonesia
The Listings include any type of educational institution accepting foreign students such as universities, technical schools, language institutes, culinary schools, etc. The schools are divided into two alphabetical lists. Worldwide Classroom Member Schools who support this directory for use by students around the world are listed first, followed by other schools which welcome [...]

Puerto Rico; United States of America (USA); Caribbean
The homepage provides link lists of all educational institutions in the higher education sector which accept international students. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Uruguay
The homepage provides link lists of all educational institutions in the higher education, professional training and adult education sector (also colleges for specific professions) which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Latin America
The 829 links (update march 2004) of all Latin American universities are arranged alphabetically according to the countries.

Venezuela
The homepage provides link lists of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training and adult education (also colleges for specific professions) sector which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Peru
The homepage provides link lists of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training and adult education sector (also colleges for specific professions) which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Costa Rica
The homepage provides link lists of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training and adult education sector (also colleges for specific professions) which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Colombia
The homepage provides link lists of all educational institutions in the higher education, professional training and adult education sector ( also colleges for specific professions) which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Paraguay
The homepage provides link lists of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training (colleges for specific professions) and adult education sector which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Bolivia
The homepage provides link lists of all educational institutions in the higher education, professional training (colleges for specific professions) and adult education sector which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Brazil
The homepage provides link lists of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training and adult education sector (also colleges for specific professions) which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Chile
The homepage provides link lists of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training and adult education sector (also colleges for specific professions) which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Ecuador
The homepage provides link lists of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training and adult education sector (also colleges for specific professions) which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

El Salvador
The homepage provides link lists of all educational institutions in the higher education, professional training and adult education sector ( also colleges for specific professions) which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Guatemala
The homepage provides link lists of all educational institutions in the higher education, professional training and adult education sector (also colleges for specific professions) which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed - in this link list of Guatemala they are remarkably numerous. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with [...]

Nicaragua
The homepage provides link lists of all educational institutions in the higher education, professional training and adult education sector (also colleges for specific professions) which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Cuba
The homepage provides link lists of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training and adult education sector (also colleges for specific professions) which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Dominican Republic
The homepage provides link lists of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training and adult education sector ( also colleges for specific professions) which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

Mexico
The homepage provides link lists of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training and adult education sector (also colleges for specific professions) which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country.

United States of America (USA)
The National Education Association (NEA) is one of the leading trade unions of teachers in the United States. It represents about 2.6 million employees in schools and colleges. Providing comprehensive information on its website the NEA supports teaching staff and parents in fulfilling their task to ensure optimal learning conditions for all pupils/ students and to guide them [...]

Argentina; Bolivia; Brazil; Chile; Colombia; Costa Rica; Mexico; Nicaragua; Panama; Peru; Uruguay; Venezuela
In this link list, the institutions and working groups of distance education are arranged according to the countries. There are also links of the categories: online courses and training programs, international resources, and journals and writings.

Latin America; Caribbean; Virgin Islands of the United States; Argentina; Barbados; Belize; Bolivia; Brazil; Chile; Costa Rica; Dominican Republic; El Salvador; Ecuador; Guadeloupe; Guatemala; Guyana; Honduras; Jamaica; Colombia; Cuba; Martinique; Mexico; Nicaragua; Panama; Paraguay; Peru; Puerto Rico; Suriname; Trinidad and Tobago; Uruguay; Venezuela; United States of America (USA); France
This list provides, first, links to the higher education institutions in the countries (alphabetically arranged), followed by links to international higher education resources, international educational exchanges and to information about scholarships and grants.

Latin America; Caribbean
This homepage is arranged in four categories: distance education, higher education, language programs, primary and secondary education. Within these categories the links to the listed educational institutions are arranged according to the countries.

Tajikistan; Uzbekistan; Asia
This is the summarized version of a report by Ralph Kuehn to the Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, Stuttgart (autumn 1997). The expert investigates possibilities of cooperation with German partners. His message reads: Higher education and science in Uzbekistan und Tadshikistan have not changed since the declaration of independence in 199, particularly in view of organization and [...]

Oman
The Sultan Qaboos University is the intellectual and scientific centre of the Sultanate of Oman. The College of Education is part of it und comprises seven departments and the Educational Research Center. The College is entrusted with the task to prepare highly qualified teachers to teach in various specializations at both preparatory and secondary levels in keeping with the [...]

Japan
The National Institute of Multimedia Education was established as an institute for collaborative use of information technology by national universities. As a core institution promoting the use of multimedia in higher education, NIME focuses on research and development of educational methods implementing media, and disseminates its findings to higher education institutions. The [...]

international; United States of America (USA)
The Center for Global Education, affiliated with the University of Southern California's International and Intercultural Education programme in the Rossier School of Education is committed to international and global education as an integral part of the primary, secondary and higher education of students in the U.S. and abroad in the 21st century. Working in partnership with [...]

Eastern Europe; Central Europe; international
The Central and Eastern European Education Directory provides 23 education profiles by country. It aims to provide comprehensive information on the structure of the respective education system and in particular on undergraduate and post-graduate programmes offered by over 1300 academic establishments in Central and Eastern Europe, Russia and the CIS. The Directory is [...]

Thailand
This list provides links to secondary schools, colleges and universities in Thailand.

Libya
Addresses of the Libyan universities, including the enumeration of their faculties.

Sri Lanka
LEARN ist the Sri Lankan provider for Internet and e-mail services. The list includes: educational institutions (with e-mail addresses), mainly the universities (if available with the URLs of their faculties), Research and Development institutions.

Sri Lanka
The list comprises the Universities and High Schools, the Lanka Educational Academic and Research Network and institutes of research and development, professional and other academic institutes.

Thailand
The clearly arranged homepage provides full text information about the history of higher education in Thailand since 1889, the education system and the education and university administration. Comprehensive information about the Ministry, its mission and policies in several areas is also provided.

Singapore
Complete list of universities and colleges in Singapore as well as research and development institutions and a school for the deaf.

Singapore
At the bottom of the homepage there is a bar of pictures: by clicking "study" a site is provided with information about studying and studying conditions, financing, fees and scholarships and international schools in Singapore. The link "Centre of educational excellence" provides short descriptions of the country's universities (partly with links); "Overview of education" [...]

Singapore
This site of the Education Ministry provides overviews of the education system in Singapore concerning the levels which are characterized through the above key words. The homepage also has navigation buttons for programmes, educational institutions, examinations and syllabuses, resources.

Singapore
The homepage provides links to texts about admissions (information on undergraduate and postgraduate admissions, bursaries and scholarships and fee payment schemes); information on faculties and Graduate Schools, their programmes and curricula; on research, publications, resources and practical advice for students.

Czechia
The Homepage of ENIC Czech Republic leads to the site of the Centre for Higher Education Studies. This Centre was established in 1991 as a state-funded institution by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. Its mission is to collect, analyze, collate and disseminate information concerning higher education and research policy. The main activities of the centre are directed [...]

international; Canada; United States of America (USA); Latin America; Caribbean
As the only university organization that spans the entire continent of the Americas, the Inter-American Organization for Higher Education (IOHE) is engaged in promoting establishment of academic collaboration between its member universities by fostering mutual support and exchange of information and aims to contribute by this to the sustainable development of the quality of [...]

Panama
Link list of higher education institutions resident in Panama, including the "colegios" an distance study institutions.

Qatar
The website provides information about the university profile, courses of study (among others a College of Education), graduation, service for students, research centres and library service.

Mexico
The list is structured according to the administrative units of Mexico. Another list which is in alphabetical order can be found via http://www. unam.mx/cesem/uni.htm.

Nigeria
The homepage shows a link list of the two universities and other higher education institutions of Nigeria; each link has a short description of the site.

Pakistan
The list contains postal address and other contacts; if e-mail and URL are existing, these features are offered.

Malaysia
The site provides comprehensive information for study applicants in Malaysia. The homepage contains a study guide and course directory for the public and private higher education institutions of the country, information about financing of studies, financial resources and scholarships. A link list of the individual universities and their study courses is provided.

Lebanon
Nearly all of the links are classified as "possible unreachable"; our sample test proved that this is partly true.

Iceland
The office is a service organisation promoting international cooperation in the field of education. The services include assistance to academic and administrative University staff involved in international cooperation programmes. The office provides services for students who are leaving on exchange as well as foreign students coming to Iceland as exchange students. The [...]

Korea, Republic of (South Korea)
Link list of the South-Korean higher education institutions; most of the websites are (also) in English. The first link "Korea education guide" provides another link list of higher education institutions.

Iceland
This homepage provides a long text in English with all relevant information about teacher education at this university. All other texts are available only in Icelandic language

Singapore
This full text provides basic information on the education system of Singapore. It is offered by the SEAMEO (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization) comprising 11 Member States of this region. The presentation includes a chart showing the structure of the education system from pre-school education to higher education.

Myanmar
This full text provides basic information on the education system of Myanmar. It is offered by the SEAMEO (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization) comprising 11 Member States of this region. The presentation includes a chart showing the structure of the education system from pre-school education to higher education.

Cambodia
This full text provides basic information on the education system of Cambodia. It is offered by the SEAMEO ( Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization) comprising 11 Member States of this region. The presentation includes a chart showing the structure of the education system from pre-school education to higher education.

Laos
This full text provides basic information on the education system of Laos. It is offered by the SEAMEO (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization) comprising 10 Member States of this region. The presentation includes a chart showing the structure of the education system from pre-school education to higher education.

Thailand
This full text provides basic information on the education system of Thailand. It is offered by the SEAMEO (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization) comprising 11 Member States of this region. The presentation includes a chart showing the structure of the education system from pre-school education to higher education.

Malaysia
This full text provides basic information on the education system of Malaysia. It is offered by the SEAMEO (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization) comprising 11 Member States of this region. The presentation includes a chart showing the structure of the education system from pre-school education to higher education.

Brunei Darussalam
This full text provides basic information on the education system of Brunei Darussalam. It is offered by the SEAMEO (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization) comprising 11 Member States of this region. The presentation includes a chart showing the structure of the education system from pre-school education to higher education.

Philippines
This full text provides basic information on the education system of the Philippines. It is offered by the SEAMEO (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization) comprising 11 Member States of this region. The presentation includes a chart showing the structure of the education system from pre-school education to higher education.

Egypt
The Egyptian Universities Network was the pioneer in connecting Egypt to the Internet. EUN also acts as Egypt's Top Level Domain. EUN connects all the Egyptian Universities to the Internet. In addition, other academic, research and governmental sectors are connected and they count to 90 sites. The homepage has links leading to texts about EUN and its staff, higher education [...]

Egypt
Nearly all of the links in the list are classified as "possible unreachable"; our random test did not confirm this.

Ghana
Text of an article about higher education in Ghana published in "The Commonwealth Universities Year Book 1997-98"; Vol.1; pp 649-656.

Latin America
The links are structured in 4 separate lists: distance study (institutions, on-line courses, journals and writings, other resources), higher education, international co-operation, scholarships), language programs (studying Latin American languages in the countries) and primary and secondary education (school inventories and children's literature). The lists are structured [...]

Lithuania
The SPC is a state non-profit educational institution. It was founded by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania in 2001 after the restructuring of the Institute of Pedagogy. The website comprises information about the SPC, a virtual library of education, services (consulting...), research project (Textbook Research and Information Centre, a project [...]

international
BRAINTRACK is a worldwide University-Index on the internet. It contains internet-addresses of Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges and other higher educational institutions all over the world, i.e. over 5500 Links to Higher Educational Institutions in 161 countries. An alphabetical country index is available on the homepage.

Israel
The homepage of the university provides information about the administrative units, faculties and institutes, admissions, especially also for overseas students, research and service units. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

Bolivia
The list presents links (annotated in English) to education centres and institutes, the universities and information about study abroad.

United States of America (USA)
The Florida Educational Research Association (FERA) is an organization of educators and education-related professionals who are actively engaged in some phase of educational research, testing, measurement, and/or evaluation. This website provides information on purpose, objectives and activities of the association.

Australia
HERDSA is a scholarly society which encourages and promotes quality teaching and learning in higher education in Australasia. Its website provides information on the society and its activities as well as links to teaching resources from Australasian Universities and other related websites.

international
Section of the International Statistical Institute (ISI). This association seeks to advance statistical education at all levels, from primary school through training of professionals. It places a strong emphasis on international co-operation and the exchange of information through its programme of publications and meetings.- This websites provides information about the [...]

France
This URL provides access to information about all issues concerning the services of French university libraries, including documentary services and access to the servers and catalogues of the libraries, publications, related organizations and vocational education of library and documentation personnel.

Mexico
The portal of the Secretariat of Public Education provides structured information on the following educational areas and levels: basic education, secondary education, higher education, indigenous education and technological education. Besides a variety of links is offered containing more information on education and training in Mexico. Focal point is the National Education [...]

Australia
The AVCC is the peak organisation representing Australian universities nationally and internationally. It seeks to advance higher education through voluntary, cooperative and coordinated action. Besides a description of AVCC, its policies and actions, the website provides information about Australian universities (overview of the university system, links to individual [...]

France
This link list gives a rather heterogeneous impression. It lists resources from official bodies (ministries, national organizations) and from "other resources". By clicking "edu" in the navigation bar at the top of the homepage a link list for education is provided.

international
The menu of the country names leads to the URLs of the higher education institutions of the resp. country.

Africa South of the Sahara; Africa; international; Angola; Equatorial Guinea; Ethiopia; Benin; Botswana; Burkina Faso; Burundi; Djibouti; Côte d'Ivoire; Eritrea; Gabon; Gambia; Ghana; Guinea; Guinea-Bissau; Cameroon; Cape Verde; Kenya; Comoros; Congo, Democratic Republic of the (Congo-Kinshasa); Congo, Republic of the (Congo-Brazzaville); Lesotho; Liberia; Madagascar; Malawi; Mali; Mauritania; Mauritius; Mozambique; Namibia; Niger; Nigeria; Rwanda; Zambia; Sao Tome and Principe; Senegal; Seychelles; Sierre Leone; Zimbabwe; Somalia; South Africa, Republic; Sudan; Eswatini; Eswatini; Tanzania; Togo; Chad; Uganda; Central African Republic
Country information for applicants for a study abroad in an African country (Sub-Sahara region). In order to view them one has to select the respective country. There is an address of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) , country information of the German Foreign Office, information about the education system and higher education, a specific link list, information [...]

Finland
KOTA is a statistical database maintained by the Finnish Ministry of Education. It contains data describing university performance by institutions and by fields of study from 1981 until 2009. Data from 2010 onwards will be shown on a new reporting system due to be released in 2011.

Ireland
This website offers a lot of information on Ireland's school and university system. Among others, it contains numerous addresses of universities in Ireland and Northern Ireland. The website especially addresses students from abroad who are interested in studying in Ireland.

Israel
The Central Bureau of Statistics of Israel provides data tables from the publication ´Statistical Abstract of Israel´ (also see for further tables under "Chapter 8: Education"), a separate page on higher education statistics, results from the OECD publication "Education at a Glance" as well as many of their own publications. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

Bulgaria
The Web-Site informs about the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, the structure and the history of the organization as well as the possibility of contact and cooperation. Other useful links are offering a survey of the universities of Bulgaria.

Denmark
DIS, Denmark's International Study Program, is an internationally renowned study abroad institution affiliated with the University of Copenhagen and recognized, supervised, and financially supported by the Danish government. DIS offers a number of specialized semester, full-year, and summer programs in a wide range of academic fields, with a large number of academically [...]

Palestinian Territories
The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics also provides ample statistics including indicators for the education sector. The site furthermore provides information about publications and press releases. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

Japan
Alphabetical list of links to Japanese universities, colleges and some research institutes.

Japan
This list shows three categories of links: 1: General information and associations; 2: Universities and colleges; 3: K-12 (e.g. projects, schools with special focus).

Spain
The information provided on this website of the Higher Education Department of the Education Ministry includes information about all issues of higher education policy such as legislation, evaluation of higher education staff and other evaluation issues, congresses, research etc.

Bangladesh
The site gives information about the faculties, departments and institutes of the university, its study courses, admission and student facilities.

Pakistan
Link list of the institutions of higher education in Pakistan, ordered by regions of the country.

Venezuela
The National Higher Education Council is the central office for higher education planning in Venezuela. At the homepage one can click: 1) a the results of the admission process to higher education, 2) statistics (until 1998) about numbers of students, teaching personnel and degrees, 3) information about the Council and some links.

Croatia
The site gives an overview of the Universities and Institutions of Higher Education in Croatia in the following cities: Osijek, Rijeka, Split, Zagreb, Dubrovnik.

Brazil; international
Here you will find a collection of educational websites from Brazil and other countries. It ist subdivided into 38 categories. There are also links to projects, which have keywords and provide a contact-mail. Focal points are evaluation and education statistics.

Haiti; Caribbean
This website provides information about the programs and activities of the francophone distance education institution AUF in the Caribbean, especially in Haiti.

Austria
This Information offers acces to all Austrian vocational and educational information centres of the chambers of economics and the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the vocational and educational information server, to education promotions, to new occupations. Additionally one finds here an extensive collection of interesting links to vocational information, educational [...]

international
WorldWide Classroom (WWC) is an international consortiums of schools which offer intercultural and educational programs. These programs include: Study Abroad, University Study, Adult Enrichment, Foreign Language Immersion, Teacher Workshops, Executive, Teen Camps, Volunteerism, Internships... Programs are offered at Universities, Private Language Schools and Field Study. 10, [...]

Italy
This privately run information service on the educational area in Italy supplies present-day information on every subject relevant for education. Legal acts, decrees and circulars as well as educational research papers and contributions to the current educational debate are offered in full-text. There are moderated mailing and discussion lists on various subject areas. The [...]

Lithuania
The Centre coordinates the regular self-evaluation process of research/ development and pedagogical activity of the State and Nonstate research and of higher education institutions. It organises expert assessment (pier review), accumulates and publishes information about the quality of that activity and offers suggestions about its improvement. Besides it gives information, [...]

Uruguay
The Academical Network of Uruguay (RAU) is an association of the faculties and institutes of the National University and ov numerous other institutions of education and research. One focus is the promotion of the use of information technologies and the Internet for academic purposes. The site provides access to institutions with similar missions and to national, Latin-American [...]

South Africa, Republic
This website is designed to support higher education in South Africa and people working to transform it. There are links to most South African universities, technikons, and higher education consortia, as well as numerous research and policy documents.

Panama
Link list of public and private higher education institutions and colleges in Panama. The main text of the homepage contains annotated links of further education related institutions.

Colombia
The website offers a link list of higher education institutions in Colombia and some further education links.

Bolivia
The Executive Committee of the Bolivian University (CEUB) is the central joint body of the Bolivian universities and represents them against the state and abroad. The web site of this organization provides full texts about the structure and missions of the CEUB, documents mainly about study courses and degrees, university admission (also for foreigners), statistics and various [...]

Colombia
The National Accreditation Council (CNA) is responsible for the accreditation of institutions and programs of higher education; the result of the evaluation process is a proposal about the accreditation which is given to the Education Ministry if the program seems appropriate. The website provides information texts about the structure and mission of CNA, the standards used, [...]

Haiti; Caribbean; Martinique; Guadeloupe; Guyana; France
This site shows links for universities and other tertiary institutions in Haiti and one responsible for the Antilles and Guyana.

Sweden
SUNET started in the 1980s as a research project for Swedish computer scientists, and paved the way for the Internet in Sweden. SUNET´s aim is to provide Swedish universities and colleges with access to well-developed and effective national and international data communication and related services that meet their needs, whatever their geographical location.

Russian Federation
This database offers a list of the Regional Centers of International Cooperation included to the Register of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation "Higher School. Centers of International Cooperation and Academical Mobility". Arranged in a tabular form this list provides names and addresses of the respective centres and their basic institutions. Via a list of [...]

international
The Council's mission is to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. Council is one of the largest international education organizations in the world with almost 800 professionals and support staff working in more than 30 countries. This website offers information on travel, [...]

Cyprus, Republic of
The University of Cyprus in Nicosia is the only university in the Republic of Cyprus. For the Department of Education, which is part of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and closely cooperates with the Pedagogical Institute of Cyprus, the website provides information regarding the following aspects: Academic Staff; Board of the Department; Mission of the [...]

Nepal
This website offers a lot of information on education and the educational system in Nepal (see esp. the tab "Educate Resources"). The site is run by the Nepalese IT company Spiral Venture.

France
The web-site provides information about study courses, continuing education, research and library services of this college for library and information sciences. An electronic journal "Bulletin des Bibliothèques de France" is accessible.

Hungary
This brief country profile of Hungary is offered by EuroEducation Net to provide useful information and assist students in choosing academic courses in one of the higher education isntitutions of the country. The information ist sturctured as follows: structure of the education system (types of schools and leaving certificates, types of higher education institutions); higher [...]

France
This site provides all important information useful for foreign students and researchers who intend to study or do research in France. The homepage has the following links: 1) The French higher education system, 2) course catalogue, 3) French society, 4) living in France, 5) preparing your visit, 6) EGIDE services and actualities. [English version with extension uk/home. htm]

France
List of public institutions in higher education and research in France that are subject to the Ministry of Education. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

Austria
Data base, which offers links as an education server to schools, academies, school projects, education programs, universities and further training with a comfortable search tool.

France
This web-site offers information for applicants which are valuable for beginning a study time in France. The website contains information about "studies and employment" and includes, among others, links concerning studies abroad; other sections are "leisure time and culture" and information concerning the "daily life" of the prospective students. Places for work and practical [...]

France
This is a link list for all courses of studies and other training programs for academic professions in France, including distance studies; the web-sites of higher education institutions and of the secondary schools are searchable. There is also a glossary, and the button "SCUIO" opens the addresses of the guidance offices of the universities.

France
The association represents the French Grandes Écoles as well as foreign higher education institutions of excellence that meet the membership criteria relating to structure, recruitment methods, teaching methods and support provided to students. The CGE accredits its members´ educational programmes and represents the institutions´ interests towards politics, economy and [...]

France
This brief country profile of France is offered by EuroEducation Net to provide useful information and assist students in choosing academic courses in one of the higher education isntitutions of the country. The information is structured as follows: structure of the education system ( types of schools and leaving certificates, types of higher education institutions); higher [...]

Chile
The CNED is a public and autonomous institution with the mission of accreditation, control, evaluation and quality assurance of the private higher education sector (strongly represented in Chile). The homepage leads to full texts about the accreditation process, its legal basis (regulations), implementation, methods, instruments (handbooks) and to a guide for students and [...]

Cameroon
List of Cameroon universities, partly with links.

Europe
EuroEducation Net aims to provide useful information and assist students in choosing undergraduate, postgraduate and a variety of other academic courses offered by over 900 education institutions in Europe, Russia and the CIS. The entry profiles include: description of courses and schools, contact details, application procedures, admission requirements, cost of studies, [...]

Mexico
The National Polytechnical Institute is the leading tertiary educational institution in the field of technology. The institute with its activities renders a significant contribution to instruction and research as well as to the dissemination of findings of science and technology. On the websites the user can find information on the calendar of studies and on issues of [...]

Madagascar
The homepage of the Higher Education Ministry leads to full texts about structure and mission of the Ministry and of other organizations of research and higher education, to the web-sites of the 6 universities and of private institutions. Additional current information.

Ireland
The Higher Education Authority is the statutory planning and development body for higher education and research in Ireland. The HEA has wide advisory powers throughout the whole of the third-level education sector. In addition it is the funding authority for the universities, institutes of technology and a number of designated higher education institutions. The research [...]

France
The research program of the Institute is focused on: social changes and the development of education, professional identities of teaching personnel and practice of teaching. The homepage offers links to texts about the program, courses and conferences, publications (e.g. the journal "Les Sciences de l'Éducation pour l'Ère Nouvelle").

Central Europe; Eastern Europe
The Civic Education Project (CEP) is a not-for-profit international education organization dedicated to assisting universities in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. CEP is affiliated with the Central European University, founded by philanthropist George Soros, and with Yale University. CPS is currently active in Albania, Armenia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Czech [...]

Austria
This portal decribes itself as the starting site to Austrian institutions in the fields of science, research, education, art and culture and other useful links to information resources in Austria. E.g. it provides a list of Austrian higher education institutions, learned societies, libraries, associations and other institutions in the academic world. This site offers direct [...]

Hong Kong; China, People's Republic of
The HKIER develops, supports, and coordinates long-term multi- displinary research programmes. Each of these programmes consists of a number of research projects conducted by researchers of The Chinese University of Hong Kong and other tertiary institutions. Several ongoing policy-related research projects, supported by various funds from the Hong Kong Research Grants Council, [...]

Ukraine
OSPU was founded in 1918 originally as a polytechnic Institute in the course of the creation of a range of higher educational institutions targeting to increase the level of new formation of students by means of focussing on applied and natural sciences as well as engineering. It has quickly developed into a major institution charged with the education of professionals and [...]

Pakistan; international
The Aga Khan University's Institute for Educational Development (AKU- IED) aims to improve the quality of education in developing countries through research, educational programmes, capacity-building, partnerships, policy initiatives and a commitment to wider social development. Established in 1993, with grant support of US $ 12.5 million from the Commission of the European [...]

international
Educational Testing Service is the world's premier educational measurement institution and a leader in educational research. A private nonprofit company, dedicated to serving the needs of individuals, educational institutions and agencies, and governmental bodies in 181 countries, ETS develops and annually administers more than 11 million tests worldwide on behalf of clients [...]

Czechia
The Ministry of School Education, Youth and Sports is a central body of governmental administration for preschool education, school education at primary and secondary level and higher education as well as for science policy, research and development in the context of international co-operation in these areas. In addition the Ministry is responsible for academic degrees and [...]

Morocco
Address directory of 36 privately run universities, specialized schools and educational institutions mainly in the areas of economy and management, commercial occupations, information science, engineering, fashion, design and arts.

Europe
This Homepage reflects the mission of EUCEN: The European Universities Continuing Education Network is an organisation for universities concerned with the development of Continuing Education in Europe. Many European universities see themselves as international institutions. To establish a network for continuing education has been one way in which these universities can express [...]

Sudan
The Sudan-Net offers various links to the different areas of Sudanese Society, in particular to the tertiary educational institutions. Most of the websites give information about structure, organization and responsibilities of individuals. Special attention deserves a private university in Sudan dedicated to educating women, strengthening women's roles in national and rural [...]

international
The network aims at improving academic recognition of diplomas and periods of study in the Member States of the EU and the EEA countries. The network is part of the Community's Programme SOCRATES, which stimulates the mobility of students and staff between higher education institutions in these countries. This homepage offers a guide to higher education systems and [...]

Europe
The European University Association (EUA) represents and supports higher education institutions in 47 countries, providing them with a unique forum to cooperate and keep abreast of the latest trends in higher education and research policies. It actively promotes the European dimension of academic and institutional activities by facilitating dialogue and cooperation among its [...]

Europe
AEDE aims to be an association for all teachers wishing to work together for the creation of a united Europe, aims to widen the teachers knowledge of European issues and to show them the means and methods which can rapidly lead to the creation of a European Union.

Israel; international
The homepage of the university provides information about die academic units, research, admissions, especially also for overseas students, student services and libraries. [Abstract: Editors of Education Worldwide]

Israel
This Website of the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides a short overview over education in Israel. You will find the following sections: Adult Education, Challenges, Higher Education, Preschool Education, Primary and Secondary Education. The menu bar on the right provides you with additional links and information to the specific sections. [Abstract: Editors of [...]

Israel
WWC compiles and shares information about programs around the world which welcome international participation and further educational and intercultural goals. The page “Find International Programs in Israel” provides access to the following link lists and resources: 1) Programs For Adults: Universities, Language Institutes, Internship, Volunteer, Professionals & Adult [...]

Israel
Snunit, Israel's leading innovator of Internet-based learning applications, answers this need by combining state-of-the-art technology and in-depth knowledge of and experience in educational matters to provide compelling pedagogic applications and content for Israel's education system. Snunit is an independent non-profit organization and principal proponent of utilizing [...]

Bangladesh
The homepage shows links to full text information about the UGC itself, full text information about fellowships and scholarships, a link list of the universities and full text about the Bangladesh Education and Research Network.

Netherlands
CHEPS is a research institute that seeks to make a significant contribution to understanding policy-making, governance and management in higher education. The website provides an informative overview of CHEPS: work, projects and publications, and staff. Research topics: higher education governance and management; quality assurance and quality management; higher education [...]

Africa
These "international linkages on African education" permit to reveal internet information about all aspects and institutions of education in Africa, for example: universities and other national educational institutions, African Studies and Africa-related institutions, research, indexes of online journals and radio programmes, further link collections about research and [...]

United Kingdom; Ireland
"eduserv CHEST negotiates for the supply of software, data, information, training materials and other IT related products to the Higher and Further Education community in the UK and Republic of Ireland".

Belgium
The homepage provides link lists and addresses of all educational institutions in the school, higher education, professional training ( colleges for specific professions) and adult education sector which accept international students. Especially, language schools are listed. Furthermore, there is a link "country resources" with general information about the country. WorldWide [...]

France
The IGAENR is directly attached to the Education Ministry; it is a sort of "super inspectorate" which watches over the efficient functioning of the whole education system by controlling the functioning, evaluating the efficiency of all educational institutions and giving advice to the political authorities. The homepage offers a short text and links to full texts about the [...]

Mozambique
This homepage of the University Eduardo Mondlane in Maputo refers to the history of the university, the rectorate of the single faculties with the study courses and programmes offered, to the teaching staff and the students, to legal regulations and to the annual report. Besides information is provided on the student association, the Centre for African Students and the library [...]

Israel
Israel Science and Technology Homepage is the national database and directory of science and technology related sites in Israel. The site also includes sections on Jewish scientists and students in the Diaspora.

Benin
The homepage of the University of Benin shows links which lead to full texts about entrance regulations, departments, institutes, rectorship and library. Two other links lead to texts about research (database of researchers in their institutes) and two subject courses of the university.

Norway
The State Education Loan Fund was set up in 1947. Over the past 50 years the Loan Fund has administered the complex system of loans and grants which are the foundation of student financial aid in Norway. It is a government-run organisation. The site contains information about grants and loans and statistics.

Norway
The UHR was created in 2000 by merging the "Norwegian Council of Universities" and the "Norwegian Council of University Colleges". According to their own statement, "UHR aims to be a central supplier of terms to the parliament and government and an important education and research policy player." Besides information on UHR and their activities, you will find several full text [...]

Norway; Europe
The history of the Institute goes back to the late 1950s as a group within the Norwegian Research Council for Science and the Humanities, NAVF. Through over twenty-five years of activities, the Institute has gained considerable expertise in issues related to research and higher education nationally and internationally. The Institute is a key actor in delivering statistics, [...]

United States of America (USA); international
"Over a period of several years, the Archive will acquire, process, document, and disseminate data collected by national, state or provincial, local, and private organizations, pertaining to all levels of education in countries for which data can be made available. Data will encompass the "inputs" to education (funding, personnel, teaching resources, facilities, teacher and [...]

Colombia
The Colombian Institute for the Promotion of Higher Education is subordinate to the Education Ministry and responsible for planning and implementing all higher education policy initiatives. The homepage has 4 links which lead to full text information: 1) The institute: its departments and mission, including research and information. 2) Online services: the information system [...]

China, People's Republic of
List of universities and research institutions in China with an own homepage. The universities and institutes are arranged according to provinces. The homepages of the single institutions are mostly in English or have at least an English introduction. On the subsequent levels however the Chinese language dominates.

China, People's Republic of
Homepage of the Tsinghua University library. It offers numerous links to bibliographic services inside and outside of Tsinghua University library. The web pages of the subsequent levels are mainly in Chinese language.

Israel; China, People's Republic of; India
"The Council for Higher Education (CHE) was established in accordance with the Council for Higher Education Law 5718-1958, as the State institution in Israel responsible for higher education. The goal was to establish a public, apolitical, independent and professional body to stand between the Government and the institutions of higher education and to deal with all issues [...]

Norway
The site is a full text with a description of the Norwegian higher education system (from May, 1997). The instituion providing this text, the Norwegian Council of Universities, was merged with the Norwegian Council of University Colleges in 2000 to become the Norwegian Association of Higher Education Institutions (UHR).

Argentina
The University Association of Interconnective Networks (ARIU) is a joint enterprise of the national universitites and university institutions of the Consejo Interuniversitario Nacional (CIN), which was founded with the purpose to manage the university networks to facilitate the information communication of national universities on the national and the international level and [...]

Europe
The Academia Europaea was founded in 1988 as an international, non- governmental association of individual scientists and scholars, aiming to promote learning, education and research. It currently brings together nearly 1800 members from 35 European and seven non- European countries. The Academia's membership covers a wide range of disciplines, including the physical sciences [...]

Europe
The Academic Cooperation Association (ACA) is an independent European organisation dedicated to the support, improvement, management and analysis of academic cooperation within Europe and between Europe and other parts of the world. It was created in July 1993 with the legal status of a non-profit-making international association according to Belgian law and a secretariat in [...]

Mexico
REDEC is a network of UNAM, the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, in the field of continuing education. This homepage offers information on current events, documents and continuing education courses by using modern technologies.

United States of America (USA)
Most important US journal on Higher Education. Subscription USD 82, 50 per year. Some parts of the site are free to all. They include: Colloquy, an open forum on issues in higher education and a searchable job database.

Mexico
The Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México is one of the leading institutions at tertiary level in this country. It is famous for its high standards in view of teaching and research, particularly in the field of educational sciences and culture.- On this website the university provides information characterizing its profile: the provision of Open Education; Distance [...]

Chile
The homepage of the Chilenian Education Ministry is leading to full text information about the Ministry, the preschool, school and higher education system and reforms in these areas, cultural activities and one discussion forum named "round table". The education statistics may be shown as full texts, but individual searches in the statistical data base are also possible. Links [...]

Argentina
The homepage of the Ministry of Culture and Education has full texts, graphs and links referring to the following areas: education system, educational law, structure and organization of primary, secondary and tertiary education and fields of international cooperation as well as adult education. A comprehensive educational reform in 2000 changed the structure and contents in [...]

Canada
Find the right university, college, career college, language school, secondary (high) school or elementary school for you. Students interested in learning English as a second language can find out about ESL and TOEFL scores. Post-secondary programs such as MBA, computer science, engineering and business are also featured. Learn about visas, tuition, application requirements [...]

Ireland
"The Teachers' Union of Ireland is a Trade Union organising teachers and lecturers in Ireland engaged in post-primary, higher and further education". The website informs about the services provided for members and contains the full texts of the union's press releases and publications.

United Kingdom
"The Agency's main business is to review the performance of universities and colleges of higher education. It does this by visiting institutions to audit their overall academic management, including arrangements for collaboration with overseas partners; and to assess the quality and standards of teaching and learning at subject level". The reports of the agency are available [...]

United States of America (USA)
Comprehensive und well structured information gateway for many topics including nearly all aspects of education.

United States of America (USA)
ER publishes review recently published books in education. ER contains sixteen departments covering the range of educational scholarship, and is intended to promote wider understanding of the latest and best research in the field. All articles are published on-line, with current articles archived on the ER web page and disseminated via an e-mail distribution list (listserv) [...]

Finland
FUNET is a super-speedy data communications network that serves the Finnish scientific community and connects over 80 research organizations and some 350 000 users in Finland. All types of data communication is offered, including modern communications services: Video conferences, media services, wireless network roaming. The homepage provides detailed information on the FUNET [...]

Switzerland
Special education deals with particular educational situations of children, adolescents and adults, who experience long-term difficulties in their development education and formation. The Departement and the affiliated Institute of Special Education meet the challenge of these issues in practice, research and theory.

Canada
The site provides information on the following topics: Career (Planning, Occupational Information, Career Resources); Learning ( Places to Learn, Apply On-Line, Educational Links, Apprenticeship and Industry Training, Transfer Information, Alberta Education - Ednet, Financial Information); Employment (Looking for Work, Labour Market Information, Self-Employment, Workplace [...]

New Zealand
Comprehensive background information, statistics, strategies and policies, full text material, consultation regarding education sectors (early childhood, primary and secondary education, tertiary education, Maori education, international aspects), budget, teacher employment.

Belgium
This website contains general information about the Dutch education in Brussels. It addresses to parents of students in elementary and secondary education, seeking information on the Dutch education in Brussels, and to students wishing to study in the Dutch higher education system in Brussels. Furthermore it adds link references for school teachers, headmasters and in the [...]

Finland
The Turku Vocational Institute is a vocational teaching centre which is highly valued by its 4500 Finnish and foreign students, its 600 expert instructors, as well as employers in the Turku Area. The institute is one of the largest vocational institutes in Finland, offering a total of 1300 starting places every year. The homepage provides information about vocational [...]

Switzerland
The Goetheanum is the headquarters for the School of Spiritual Science and the General Anthroposophical Society. The School of Spiritual Science with its eleven sections is active worldwide in research, development, teaching, and the practical implementation of its research findings and is supported by the Anthroposophical Society.

international; Francophone Countries
Due to its presence on nearly every continent, AUF (Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie) is considered as a worldwide network of higher education and research institutions in the French-speaking countries. Piloted by its head office in Montréal (Canada) and supported by the central service office in Paris (France), this university association is operating under several [...]

United States of America (USA)
Networks is the first on-line journal dedicated to teacher research. The journal will provide a forum for teachers' voices, a place where teachers working in classrooms, from pre-school to university, can share their experiences and learn from each other. In each issue, you will find feature-length articles, as well as short reports of work-in- progress, book reviews, and [...]

Austria
Exhaustive contributions to the Austrian higher educaton system, studying, course guidance, colleges of technology, scholarships, higher education law, and information for international students. Moreover a list with contact information in the university sphere is offered, e.g. for the topics of women´s promotion, international science relations, studying with disabilities, [...]

United Kingdom; Scotland
Universities Scotland, formerly The Committee of Scottish Higher Education Principals (COSHEP), unites the Scottish higher education institutions and "exists to promote their good work, to argue for the public support needed to maintain and build on their achievements, and to develop policy on Scottish higher education issues".

Canada
This service allows to quickly find post-secondary schools offering a specific program. It provides links to other web sites, applications and program information, links to Canadian Colleges and Universities.

Switzerland
Information is offered about the structure and tasks of the Swiss University Presidents Conference in various fields of higher education policy. Beside actualities and publications links are offered to the member universities, institutions of higher education policy in Switzerland and abroad and to a sister organization, the Swiss University Conference.

Canada
Universities Canada (formerly The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)) is considered to be the national voice for Canadian universities, representing many public and private not-for-profit universities and university degree-level colleges. As an organization its mission is to foster and promote the interests of higher education and university research. By [...]

Canada
The Canadian Association of University Teachers is the national voice of university academic staff in Canada. Established in 1951, CAUT is a federation of faculty associations/unions and represents members in every province by: promoting the interests of teachers, professional librarians and researchers in Canadian universities and university colleges, advancing the standards [...]

Canada
CBIE is the Canadian leader in scholarship administration. It offers partial and complete management of scholarship programs, comprising the following services: scholar selection, institutional placement, in-country and on-arrival orientation workshops, academic and social monitoring, allowance distribution, return travel arrangements, and interim and overall program [...]

Canada
Colleges and Institutes Canada is the national, voluntary membership organization representing colleges, institutes and polytechnics in Canada and internationally. The Secretariat represents members with the federal government and industry. It also organizes conferences and workshops for college staff, students and board members to facilitate networking and participation in [...]

France
ABES is a public national institution under the tutelage of the French Education Ministry. Founded in 1995, its mission is to operate a university documentation system as information network of the French university libraries ("Système universitaire de documentation SU"). ABES records and locates the resources of the French university libraries and gives access to them via [...]

Austria
Link list of the Austrian cultural institute located in NYC providing links to all areas of the cultural life in Austria with one focus on education, study, research and teaching. The issues of this focus are: living and studying in Austria, universities and research institutions, grants and scholarships, university entrance ands study abroad programmes, Austrian Centres in [...]

United Kingdom
"The University and College Union has been formed by the amalgamation of the Association of University Teachers and NATFHE - The University & College Lecturers' Union. UCU is the largest trade union and professional association for academics, lecturers, trainers, researchers and academic-related staff working in further and higher education throughout the UK."

Canada
CMEC is the national voice for education in Canada. It is the mechanism through which ministers consult and act on matters of mutual interest, and the instrument through which they consult and cooperate with national education organizations and the federal government. The site provides information on: CMEC (Departments and Ministries of Education), Curriculum, Official [...]

Ireland
Dublin City University web pages provide information on its organization, faculties and centres, programmes of study, research activities, conferences, library, personal and general service. It offers a collection of links to other universities in Ireland.

Canada
This web site provides information on the Ministry, its programs/ services and publications. A list of "Related Internet Resources" is included.This page provides links to other relevant Internet sites and full texts (PDF format). Information includes funding for students in higher education, first nations education.

Malta
"The Faculty of Education has taken on a variety of roles that are linked to a wider conception of education and training. Its main focus remains pre-service and in-service teacher education." The Faculty's website offers a short survey of its main fields of study, courses, admission, boards, conferences, programmes, projects and journals as well as addresses and publications [...]

Australia
In most industries, employer groups operate to represent and advise their members on industrial matters which affect them. AHEIA represents universities and other higher education providers. It is registered as an employer association under the federal Workplace Relations Act 1996. The website provides information on the activities and services of the assosication.

Switzerland
Acting on behalf of the Federal Administration, the Swiss Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (SFIVET) provides tertiary-level basic and continuing training to VET/PET professionals. SFIVET also conducts research and development in the VET/PET field. SFIVET provides: Basic and continuing training of VET/PET professionals at vocational schools, professional [...]

Australia
This website by the Department of Education, Science and Training ( DEST) offers comprehensive information on and links to Australian universities and private institutions of higher education as well as information on general and financial aspects of studying in Australia and abroad. The list of higher education providers is organised by State or Territory.

United Kingdom
"COPAC is a new national Online Public Access Catalogue, providing unified access to the online catalogues of some of the largest university research libraries in the UK and Ireland".

United Kingdom
THE replaced the famous THES magazine in 2008. It provides information about the British and international higher education system and academical job market. The website contains also an archive of back issues from October 1994 onwards. For full access registration is necessary, a free issue is available.

United Kingdom
JISCmail provides electronic discussion lists for the UK higher education community. You can search for a list by category or alphabetically and open your own list. There are plenty of lists for education.

Poland
This homepage informs on the past and present of the Warsaw University. It provides information on activities in the field of international co-operation, particularly within the framework of the educational programmes SOCRATES and LEONARDO. A variety of links lead to governmental institutions; universities of the country and the Polish Academy of Sciences. The link "libraries" [...]

United States of America (USA); international
The American Council on Education (ACE),founded in 1918, is the nation's umbrella higher education association. It's members include accredited, degree-granting colleges and universities from all sectors of higher education and other education and education-related organizations. ACE is a forum for the discussion of major issues related to higher education. ACE maintains [...]

Poland
This website offers an overview on the structure of the Polish education system. It informs on the concept and project of educational reform. Links lead to higher education institutions (including pedagogical universities); technical colleges, academies and foundations. An English version has been announced. Up-to-date information on TEMPUS in English are available.

Russian Federation
The Centre for Informatization of the Russian Ministry of Education is the guiding institution for the partial programme "Informatization of higher education institutions, development of the system of education and training on the basis of modern information technologies". There are 14 links on this website mainly providing information on: the structure of the education [...]

Estonia
This website offers information the educational institutions in Estonia at various levels. There is a link to the Estonian Education Forum which provides a discussion platform on educational developments today and up to the year 2015 ( in Estonian language). Other links are leading to the Ministry of Education, its educational concept, and to the different areas and levels of [...]

international
Links to electronic journals on education.

United States of America (USA)
U.S. News & World Report's exclusive college rankings are taken from the printed edition of America's Best Colleges. The rankings allow to sort schools based on the criteria most important to the interested student, e.g. lowest acceptance rate, highest graduation rate etc. Furthermore, a school directory contains key statistics for more than 1, 400 accredited colleges and [...]

Luxemburg
Entry-side of the ministry, that offers information about tasks and the structure of the ministry, with access to all departments and subdivisions, with statements on persons. Furthermore, linklists are offered to schools, state and private, colleges, adult education and further interesting sides on "Luxembourg".

international
This interactive network of the European Community Studies Association was created 1)to promote teaching and university research on European integration; 2) to develop co-operation among its Members and, through them, the widest possible co-operation between universities throughout the world; 3) to manage transnational programmes of research and technical assistance, make [...]

United Kingdom
"The School has strong research profile - it is currently rated as one of the leading research schools in the country. All of our lecturing staff are active in one of our seven research centres which are linked around the common theme of Culture and Learning in Organisations. In addition we have a long and distinguished tradition of carrying out international consultancy and [...]

Greece
English information about the Greek Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs are hardly provided. Content in Greek refers to the Ministry’s structure and organization like its four General Secretariats – of Research and Technology, Lifelong Learning, Youth and Religious Affairs. Furthermore it links to information about reforms and examination, a help desk and contact [...]

Portugal
Overview of the Portuguese higher education system, public and private universities, post-graduate studies, scholarships and funding, teaching personnel and higher education laws and regulations.

United Kingdom
"The mission of the JISC is to stimulate and enable the cost effective exploitation of information systems and to provide a high quality national network infrastructure for the UK higher education and research councils communities". JISC services and programmes are being introduced with links to institutions and projects. There are also publications, conferences and a [...]

Portugal
The homepage of the university provides an overview about history, organizational structure and faculties of the university and its courses, the degrees which can be obtained and the participation in programs of the European Union.

Belgium
The Flemish Interuniversity Council (VLIR) is, on behalf of the Flemish Universities, the responsible actor towards the Belgian Government when the Flemish university cooperation for development is concerned.

United Kingdom
"SEDA is the professional association for staff and educational developers in the UK, promoting innovation and good practice in higher education, and was formed in 1993 by the merger of the Standing Conference on Educational Development (SCED) and the Staff Development Group of the Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE). The Association for Education and Training [...]

United Kingdom
"The Society for Research into Higher Education, established in 1965, exists to stimulate and co-ordinate research into all aspects of higher education. It aims to improve the quality of higher education through the encouragement of debate and publication on issues of policy, on the organisation and management of higher education institutions, and on the curriculum, teaching [...]

United Kingdom; England
"The Council's main function is to distribute funds provided by the Secretary of State for Education and Employment. The Council funds education and research at 136 universities and higher education colleges in England. It also funds courses at 74 further education colleges, who receive their main funding from the Further Education Funding Council". There are full texts on [...]

Switzerland
The Swiss Association for Continuing Education "Swissuni" is an association based in Bern (year of foundation: 2002). Its purpose is to promote continuing education at universities in Switzerland and to promote cooperation between the continuing education offices of the universities (cantonal universities and federal institutes of technology). Members are the continuing [...]

Switzerland
A very clear site with links to the technical universities, universities, research centres (with references to their electronic publications on the Internet), academic institutions and to institutions of further training within and outside of the universities.

Italy
The ministry for education, higher education and research offers detailed information for each department. The website includes press releases, reports and news as well as links to relevant documents and resources.

Germany
The German Education Server (eduserver) is an information portal maintained by the federal authorities and the sixteen federal states in the Federal Republic of Germany. The eduserver provides access to information on the education system of the Federal Republic of Germany. The eduserver makes the high-quality information available through a system of databases. The range of [...]

United Kingdom
"CVCP (The Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals of the Universities of the United Kingdom) is now to be known as Universities UK, a new name that reflects its direction as the representative organisation of heads of universities in the UK and higher education colleges in Scotland and Wales". The site informs about higher education and higher education policy.

Netherlands
The Dutch search item "onderwijs" or the English item "education" give access to a comprehensive link list for all matters of education and science in the Netherlands.

Denmark
The university has been founded in through a merger of the Royal Danish School of Educational Studies and the Danish National Institute for Educational Research. It is an institution entrusted with the twofold task of teaching and research: "The university aims to promote research and postgraduate education at the highest level across the full range of educational disciplines [...]

United States of America (USA); international
NAFSA: Association of International Educators promotes the exchange of students and scholars to and from the United States. The Association sets and upholds standards of good practice, and provides professional education and training that strengthen institutional programs and services related to international educational exchange. NAFSA provides a forum for discussion of [...]

United States of America (USA)
The institute´s programmes and services encompass a wide range of activities in support of human resource development, including designing training and technical assistance plans, selecting programme participants and placing them in universities as well as arranging internships and enrichment activities, conducting policy analysis, organizing seminars and workshops, and [...]

United Kingdom; Wales; Scotland; Northern Ireland; England
The website gives a detailed overview of study opportunities in the UK for foreign students, including English language courses, choice of courses

United Kingdom; international
"The magazine is designed to act as: a resource for Educational Developers, Librarians and Academic Staff, with material arranged by Discipline and by Educational Issue; a forum for readers to discuss and develop ideas, and identify resources that will aid their work. Content includes: evaluated case studies of teaching and learning in subject discipline areas; contact lists [...]

Australia
The Australian Government Department of Education and Training is responsible for national policies and programmes that help Australians access quality early childhood education, school education, higher education, vocational education and training, international education and research.

United Kingdom
"The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) is a central body responsible for collecting and compiling statistical data on Higher Education establishments in the UK". The focus is on data on students, staff and finances. There are a linklist to higher education institutions and press releases as full texts.

United Kingdom
"Currently there are over 140 libraries and information services listed, including those of universities, university colleges, and institutes and colleges of higher education".

United Kingdom
"The Institute is the largest institution in the United Kingdom devoted to the study of education and related areas...The Institute of Education' s mission is to pursue excellence in education by engaging in: research and scholarship of national and international significance, which builds on the Institute's strong research base; high quality, innovative postgraduate and [...]

Australia
"EdNA Online is a service that aims to support and promote the benefits of the Internet for learning, education and training in Australia. It provides a directory about education and training in Australia and a database of web-based resources useful for teaching and learning." In addition, it provides full text versions of relevant publications, several newsletters and [...]

Spain
This clearly structured homepage of the Council for Education in Andalusia provides an overview on the structure and function of the Consejería and on its branches in various cities and on central services in the province. There is also a link to the School Council of Andalusia.

Scotland; United Kingdom
"The Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council (SFC) is the body that distributes funding for teaching and learning, research and other activities in Scotland's colleges and universities. There are 43 colleges and 20 higher education institutions in Scotland funded by SFC. The SFC also provides colleges with bursary, hardship and childcare funding for their [...]

United Kingdom; Scotland
Statistical information on higher and further education in Scotland provided by the Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council.

Spain
The homepage of the National University of Distance Education ( UNED) offers among other things information on the organization and structure as well as on the aims and activities of this educational institution. The user can find links to about 40 associated centres of this Open University in Spain. The UNED also operates a net of external centres in different parts of the [...]

United Kingdom
NISS provides a comprehensive link list to institutions, online services and government sites from all sectors of education as well as sites on funding and support, quality and standards. There is also information on reference, bibliographic and directory material, conferences and training and a search engine for the site.

United Kingdom; Scotland
"This web site hosts the reports we submitted to the Secretaries of State for Education and Employment, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland in July 1997. Our Committee was appointed with bipartisan support on 10 May 1996 to make recommendations on how the purposes, shape, structure, size and funding of higher education, including support for students, should develop to meet [...]

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