Russia Offers Support to Syrian Higher Education
As the need for Russian military aid to the Syrian government appears to wind down, Russia remains intertwined in Syrian higher education.
A Hard-Earned Victory: Graduate School in London
A Palestinian student and journalist describes the hard work, persistence and passion it took to reach an educational goal.
Ambitious Syrian Students Often Enter a Maze
Syrian students who seek advanced degrees have difficulty applying to overseas programs. Inside the country, they question the quality of their education.
Syrian Youth: Still Seeking Education
The “lost generation” may have become a cliché, but the reality is that when it comes to education many Syrian youth are still lost.
Major Scholarship Programs for Refugees
Although some scholarship programs for Syrians have ended, some are still expanding.
Donor Interest Fades in Scholarships for Refugees
In many countries surrounding Syria, the needs of Syrian youth for financial help accessing higher education far outweigh the supply of funds available.
Help for Syrian Students in Countries Close to Home
A project of the Mediterranean Universities Union is setting up support units at institutions in Lebanon, Jordan, and Iraq.
Group Seeks ‘Quantum Leap’ in Aid for Refugee Students
An organization based in Portugal that has been helping Syrian students continue their university studies now wants to accelerate those efforts.
Refugees Get a Taste of Swiss University Life
Several Swiss universities have introduced ways for refugees to try attending their institutions to grow their perspectives and opportunities.
A ‘Backpack’ Helps Refugee Students Store and Share Credentials
A new tool was developed to help ensure refugees’ academic and employment mobility.
