Kuwait and Qatar Slash the Number of Jordanian Universities They Will Recognize
The decisions of some Gulf countries to cancel their recognition of some Jordanian universities’ degrees have renewed debate about educational quality in the kingdom.
Turkey’s ‘Soft Power’ in Syria: A University With Accredited Degrees
A Turkish university offers a new chance at accredited degrees for Syrians in opposition-held territory, but it is difficult for many of them to reach.
A ‘Backpack’ Helps Refugee Students Store and Share Credentials
A new tool was developed to help ensure refugees’ academic and employment mobility.
New Law in Egypt Supports Disabled Students
Updated legislation raises hopes of improving higher education opportunities for students with disabilities in Egypt.
Jordan Data Suggests Universities Contribute to Unemployment
Thousands of students in Jordan graduate from disciplines not needed by the economy.
Jordan’s Decision to Shake Up University Admissions Stirs Controversy
The kingdom is scrapping a high-stakes high-school exit exam, but not everyone is pleased with the process that would replace it.
How Egypt Could Better Serve Students With Disabilities
A scholar calls for the adoption of fair admission policies at the nation’s public universities for people with disabilities.
Egyptian Vocational Education Largely Fails the Country’s Youth
Vocational education’s goal of giving young people practical skills that would make them desirable to employers isn’t working out in Egypt.
Egypt Plans Radical Change in Measuring High-School Success
Egypt’s ministry of education plans to depart from the exclusive reliance on a single exam at the end of high school.
Rising Tuition in Jordan Highlights Flawed University Finances
With dwindling government support, Jordanian universities says they have few places to turn but tuition to finance academic programs. Students say are being unfairly sacrificed.
