Expensive Education Equals Social Injustice
As public universities begin charging fees and private universities expand, the poor suffer and the wealthy benefit, the author argues.
Sana’a University’s Female Housing: Overcrowding, Chaos And Garbage
Female students in Sana’a University’s overcrowded dormitories have to deal with dirty water and a shortage of bathrooms.
Algeria Moves to Halt the Tutoring Trade
Education officials are discouraging teachers from charging students extra for after-hours classes.
Calculating the Cost of a “Free” Education
Researchers have added up the expenses of attending Egypt’s public universities and examined the barrier to education they create.
Qatar’s Private Universities Are the Most Expensive in the Region
An Al-Fanar Media survey of private higher-education costs in 13 Arab countries makes it possible to compare average prices.
Are Private Universities Worth the Money?
Families across the Arab region debate where to send their sons and daughters—public university or private one? There is no easy answer.
Private Universities Thriving as Public Ones Weaken
Arab students looking for contemporary fields of study, coeducation, and an employment-oriented education are increasingly turning to private universities. The downside: cost.
In Brussels, an Emergency Call for Higher Education
A Brussels conference became a brainstorming session for those trying to make sure refugee youth get the higher education that they need.
Who Should Pay For Education?
Hidden behind many policy decisions is a fundamental question: Should students or the government finance education?
Students Turn to Donors on the Internet
Those who need help financing their education are sometimes turning to “crowdfunding” instead of scholarships.
