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Foreword

The Ninth ASEAN Education Ministers Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF) Meeting (May 2016, in Malaysia), in Governance and Structure, and the plans to conjunction with the Third ASEAN Plus institutionalize the AQRF processes on a Three Education Ministers Meeting, and voluntary basis at the national and regional the Third East Asia Summit of Education levels. All these will help enhance quality, Ministers hold a number of promises. With credit transfer and student mobility, as well as the theme “Fostering ASEAN Community of university collaboration and people-to-people Learners: Empowering Lives through connectivity which are all crucial in realigning Education,” these meetings distinctly the diverse education systems and emphasized children and young people as the opportunities, as well as creating a more collective stakeholders and focus of coordinated, cohesive and coherent ASEAN. cooperation in education in ASEAN and among the Member States. The Ministers also The IAU is particularly pleased to note that the affirmed the important role of education in Meeting approved the revised Charter of the promoting a better quality of life for children ASEAN University Network (AUN), better and young people, and in providing them with aligned with the new developments in ASEAN. an opportunity to participate in and benefit The AUN and IAU have been collaborating as from the realization of a prosperous ASEAN partners in advancing the role of education Community 2025. They highlighted the need regionally and worldwide by building a to deepen the scope of education partnership committed community of learners. Both among ASEAN Member States towards the associations are aware of the importance of development of a more coordinated, cohesive the various networks and projects that exist in and coherent ASEAN position and contribution the region, including: AUN Southeast Asia to global education issues. The ASEAN Work Engineering Education Development Network Plan on Education 2016-2020 which they (AUN/SEED-Net), ASEAN-EU Cooperation on adopted hopes to unify all collaboration efforts Education: EU Support to Higher Education in on education with ASEAN Dialogue Partners ASEAN Region (SHARE), GIZ Regional and international organizations and other Cooperation Programme to Improve the entities that support ASEAN. Training of TVET Personnel (RECOTVET), Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Initiative, and The ASEAN Work Plan on Education focuses on Connecting the Mekong through Education and eight areas: Training (COMET).

 ASEAN awareness through strengthening With this inaugural publication which attempts Southeast Asian history and indigenous to provide as much information as possible knowledge about the higher education systems and  quality and access to basic education for all institutions in the ASEAN region in a especially the marginalized groups comprehensive and reliable manner, IAU  information and communication hopes to help facilitate deeper education technologies in education cooperation on the basis of accurate data. It is significant and timely to celebrate 2016  technical and vocational education and as the first year since ASEAN became a training (TVET) and lifelong learning Community, and concomitantly the first year  Education for Sustainable Development for the implementation of the ASEAN Vision (ESD) 2025. We congratulate the emerging ASEAN higher education development and quality  Community, in particular the education sector, assurance mechanisms and thank all partners and universities for  university-industry partnership making this unique and historic publication  capacity building for teachers and the possible. education community.

The International Association of Best wishes and warm regards, Universities (IAU) shares several of these focus areas, notably the focus on indigenous Dzulkifli Abdul Razak knowledge, quality, access and ESD among others. The Association also applauds the IAU President promotion of academic mobility and the Ministers’ endorsement of the ASEAN

Myanmar Lao PDR pp 40—43 pp 32—35

Vietnam pp 68—71

Cambodia

pp 20—23

Thailand pp 64—67 Brunei Darussalam Malaysia pp 16—19 pp 36—39 Singapore pp 60—63

Indonesia pp 24—31

Contents

3 Word from the IAU President

6I IAU and its World Higher Education Database (WHED)

8 Key facts on ASEAN and Overview of the HE Systems

12 IAU Members and Supporters in ASEAN

16 ASEAN countries’ HE system and list of Philippines Institutions by location pp 44—59 72 Host Universities of the IAU 15th General Conference

74 References

75 Acknowledgements

The International Association of Universities

exemplified in this publication) to make it available in the World Higher Education Database (WHED). IAU engages in capacity building through its twice-yearly professional development programme “Leading Globally Engaged Universities (LGEU) and offers policy advice as part of the IAU programme for advancing internationalization: ISAS 2.0 (Internationalization Strategies Advisory Service).

As a global platform closely linked to UNESCO

and other UN agencies, IAU is deeply committed to mobilizing higher education institutions to play their full role in addressing sustainable development and to be active in the new 2030 Development Agenda. The Association’s Portal on Higher Education for Sustainable Development (IAU-HESD.net) is a virtual meeting place of experts and actors where they can share information on their actions to realize sustainable development through curriculum, research and outreach.

Always staying on top of the most pressing

developments in higher education around the

IAU’s Vision is: world, IAU also undertakes other projects and activities in line with its principles and values To be the most representative and and responding to the Members’ needs. Yet, as influential global association of diverse regional integration and regional community higher education institutions and their building takes on increased relevance, IAU also organisations, promoting and advancing focuses on the specific issues and interests of various regions, bringing to the regional focus the dynamic leadership role for higher the global perspectives and more than 60 years’ education in society. experience in the field.

IAU promotes collaboration among its Members by articulating the fundamental values and principles that underpin the pursuit, HIGHER EDUCATION IN ASEAN dissemination and application of knowledge. The Association advocates for higher education The IAU publishes Higher Education in policies that respect diverse perspectives and ASEAN on the occasion of its 15th General promote social responsibility. It encourages Conference, taking place in Bangkok, Thailand, innovation, mutual learning and cooperation in order to showcase the ASEAN institutions and among institutions. systems of higher educations. Under the broad theme Higher Education: A catalyst for IAU serves the needs of its Members in various innovative and sustainable societies, the ways. It convenes truly global conferences, 15th IAU General Conference will focus on meetings and seminars; acts as the voice and sharing strategies and practices that advocator for higher education in international demonstrate how higher education institutions settings (e.g. UNESCO, OECD, World Bank, contribute to innovation and etc.); conducts research and publishes original sustainability. Equally important, the research through its quarterly journal Higher Conference will determine what more HEIs can Education Policy; provides information on do, especially through IAU, to become true scholarly publications through the interactive catalysts for change. bibliographic database (HEDBIB) and collects information on higher education systems, institutions and qualifications (as

World Higher Education Database

Since the creation of the IAU in 1950, the Higher Education in ASEAN is based, to a Association has acted as a global repository and large extent, on data found in the WHED and clearing house of information on higher provides information on the ten countries that education worldwide. Starting more than six form ASEAN: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, decades ago with only a small booklet Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, containing information on the few universities Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. in the world, today IAU maintains the World These nations differ in size, history, language Higher Education Database (WHED) which and tradition, yet they share a strong includes close to 18,000 higher education commitment to education. There are 2,328 institutions (HEIs). HEIs in ASEAN (May 2016) and while they are by no means distributed evenly among the ten The importance of knowledge in today’s society nations, almost in all countries, the numbers and economy is clear from the exponential rise are on the rise. in the number of HEIs around the world as well as from the attention decision-makers pay to The HE systems of the ASEAN Members are reforms of the HE systems in an on-going effort also different, and in addition to listing all of the to make them more productive and effective. HEIs in each country, Higher Education in Last but by no means least, for individuals, the ASEAN uses the higher education credentials offered to depict the learning paths in each qualifications granted by HEIs have become an system. essential key to success.

Alongside this expansion and these Guide to this Publication transformations, technological progress has revolutionized the way information about HE is Country Overview provided and accessed. This has brought both Each country description begins with important positive and negative consequences. There is key facts, followed by an overview about the no doubt, however, that nowadays reliable, education and particularly higher education comprehensive and up-to-date information is of (HE) system. The page includes a graph of the utmost importance to many stakeholders. credentials offered in the HE system; mentions recent laws, decrees and strategic plans that may have been adopted and lists the national bodies responsible for HE. The WHED, updated regularly in cooperation List of Higher Education Institutions with UNESCO, is a dynamic, fully searchable (HEI) online database which includes comparable information on the structure of the higher The list of Higher Education Institutions (HEI) education systems, the degrees and includes all those found in the WHED (May, diplomas, and HE institutions that offer at 2016). The WHED only includes officially rec- least a professional or a post-graduate degree ognised institutions that offers at least a 4 in each country. Though the IAU is not an year professional degree and that has graduat- accrediting body, the WHED includes only those ed at least one cohort of students. The HEIs HEIs that are recognized by the national are sorted by city and are listed by the most competent bodies (provided to IAU by such commonly used name. Pictures and logos are competed bodies or found on their official from IAU Member institutions and from HEIs website). which agreed to sponsor this publication.

ASEAN and its Member States

2. To promote regional peace and stability through abiding respect for justice and the rule of law in the relationship among countries of the region and adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter;

3. To promote active collaboration and mutual assistance on matters of common interest in the economic, social, cultural, technical, scientific and administrative fields;

The Association of Southeast Asian 4. To provide assistance to each other in the Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 form of training and research facilities in the August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the educational, professional, technical and signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok administrative spheres; Declaration) by Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Brunei Darussalam 5. To collaborate more effectively for the joined in 1984, Vietnam in 1995, Lao PDR and greater utilisation of their agriculture and Myanmar in 1997, and Cambodia in 1999, industries, the expansion of their trade, creating what is today the ten Member States of including the study of the problems of ASEAN. international commodity trade, the improvement of their transportation and As set out in the ASEAN Declaration, the aims communications facilities and the raising of and purposes of ASEAN are: the living standards of their peoples;

1. To accelerate the economic growth, social 6. To promote Southeast Asian studies; and progress and cultural development in the 7. To maintain close and beneficial cooperation region through joint endeavours in the spirit with existing international and regional of equality and partnership in order to organisations with similar aims and strengthen the foundation for a prosperous purposes, and explore all avenues for even and peaceful community of Southeast Asian closer cooperation among themselves. Nations;

Source: ASEAN Key facts on ASEAN Member States

GER Size GDP GNI HDI HEI Population (%) (Sq km) (US$) (US$) (Rank) Brunei 4 417,400 32 5,765 $17.10 bn 37,320 0.856 (31)

Cambodia 37 15.3 m 16* 181,035 $16.78 bn 1,020 0.555 (143) Indonesia 546 254.5 m 31† 1,910,931 $888.5 bn 3,630 0.684 (110) Lao PDR 11 6.6 m 17 236,800 $12.00 bn 1,660 0.575 (141) Malaysia 51 29.90 m 39 330,290 $338.1 bn 11,120 0.779 (62) Myanmar 99 53.44 m 14ꜝ 676,577 $64.33 bn 1,270 0.536 (148) Philippines 1346 99.14 m 36 300,000 $284.8 bn 3,500 0.668 (115) Singapore 8 5.470 m - 716 $307.9 bn 55,150 0.912 (11) Thailand 150 67.73 m 51 513,120 $404.8 bn 5,780 0.726 (93)

SEAN SEAN Vietnam 70 90.73 m 30 331,212 $186.2 bn 1,890 0.666 (116) Sources: Higher Education Institutions: WHED, 2016; Population: World Bank, 2014; GER ,= Gross enrolment Ratio, tertiary, both sexes, 2014 (* = 2011; † = 2013; ! = 2012); Size: Encyclopaedia Britannia: 2016; GDP: World Bank, 2014; GNI: World Bank, 2014; Human Development Index (HDI): 2015 A

Kuala Lumpur Declaration on Higher Education

In the 27th ASEAN Summit 2015 in Malaysia, the meeting had adopted the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on Higher Education and had agreed to:

I. acknowledge the critical importance of youth, professionals and volunteers in higher education as one of the entrepreneurial endeavours; catalysts in accelerating ASEAN’s economic, political and sociocultural VII. build an innovation-driven ASEAN development agenda Community with critical thinking capability and skill through capacity II. uphold quality in the provision of building offered by higher education higher education across all member institutions within ASEAN, such as states; opportunities for lifelong learning, technical and vocational education III. enhance academic contribution of and training (TVET), online and ASEAN higher education within the blended learning, postgraduate global academic community; education, transnational education and other flexible learning options; IV. embrace diversity and solidarity of the ASEAN Community through enhanced VIII. contribute to sustainable development intra-ASEAN mobility of students and through academic programmes, scholars; research, community development and stakeholder engagement; V. contribute to the promotion of peace, prosperity, resilience, and vibrancy of IX. increase visibility of ASEAN globally ASEAN through synergised through increased thought leadership collaboration between the academia, in various disciplines of higher industry, government and education at regional and community; international levels;

VI. foster sustainable local community development through participation of

The meeting also expressed the commitment to the aspirations and guiding principles in promoting a people-oriented and people-centred ASEAN through cooperation in higher education.

Source: Chairman’s Statement of the 27th ASEAN Summit Kuala Lumpur Declaration on Higher Education

Overview of Higher Education Systems in ASEAN

Country Years of Study 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Colleges offer certificates and

Brunei diplomas Master’s1-2 Darussalam Bachelor’s 4 yrs Doctorate 3yrs > yrs Technical and voca-

tional education Cambodia Master’s 2 Bachelor’s 4 yrs Doctorate 3 yrs yrs Higher vocational & profes-

sional education—Up to 4 yrs Indonesia Magister 2 Doktor 2-2.5 yrs Sarjana I 4 yrs Doktor 4-4.5 yrs Technical and professional institutes

offer 2 – 5 yrs programms Lao PDR Master’s 2 Bachelor’s 4 yrs Doctorate 3 yrs yrs Polytechnics offer technical

and vocational courses Malaysia Master’s 1-2 Bachelor’s 3 - 5yrs PhD 2 - 7 yrs yrs Associateship of Government Technical Institute and Certif- Myanmar icates (1 month—4 yrs) Master’s 2 Bachelor’s 4 – 7 yrs Doctorate 4 yrs yrs Post-Secondary formal education 1 – 3 Philippines yrs Master’s 1-2 Bachelor’s 4 yrs PhD 3 yrs > yrs ITE: 1 – 2 “Lifelong learning” system yrs Polytechnics: 2 – 3 Singapore HE is part of all life stages yrs Master’s 1-3 Doctor 2 yrs Bachelor’s 3 – 5 yrs yrs > Institutes and Colleges can confer qualifications up to Bachelor Level Thailand Master Doctorate average Bachelor’s 4 – 6 yrs 1 yr > 3yrs

Cao Dang 3 yrs Thac si 1-2 Vietnam Tien si 2 yrs Dai hoc 4 – 6yrs yrs Tien si 4 yrs

Key:

Non-University Level University Level

Organisations engaged in Higher Education in ASEAN

ASEAN University Network - AUN www.aunsec.org Thailand

Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia - ACUCA www.acuca.net Indonesia

Association of Pacific Rim Universities - APRU www.apru.org Singapore/Hong Kong

Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning - ASAIHL www.seameo.org/asaihl Thailand

Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific - AUAP www.sut.ac.th/auap Thailand

SEAMEO Regional Centre for Higher Education and Development - RIHED www.rihed.seameo.org Thailand

th During the 4 has extended to 30 leading universities ASEAN Summit throughout ASEAN and the ASEAN+3 in 1992, ASEAN University Network, which includes 10 A leaders called universities from China, Japan and Korea, for the strengthening of the region through the was established in 2012. promotion of human resource development  Coordinating and monitoring level is and higher education. This aspiration has led served by AUN Secretariat. to the signing of the Charter of the ASEAN SEAN University Network and thus the establishment The functions of the AUN Secretariat also of ASEAN University Network (AUN) in cover planning, organising, coordinating, November 1995 with the AUN Secretariat monitoring and evaluating AUN established in Bangkok, Thailand. Since its programmes and activities. The AUN establishment, AUN, the network of leading Secretariat’s tasks also include developing universities, has been serving as ASEAN’s ideas, innovations and proposal for implementing agency in the field of higher cooperation under AUN as well as to education for the region’s move towards develop plans and mechanisms for sourcing ASEAN Community. and generating funds for self-reliant and self-sustaining operation of AUN. In terms of organisational structure, the structure can be categorised into 3 levels. AUN works closely with ASEAN Secretariat in reporting progress and proposing  Policy level consists of the AUN Board of initiatives for further intra-regional and Trustees (AUN-BOT). inter-regional cooperation in higher  Implementing level consists of AUN education. Member Universities who participate and implement the programmes and activities - The ASEAN University Network under AUN. Currently, AUN membership

IAU Members and Supporters in ASEAN

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University

@ www.unissa.edu.bn CAMBODIA IIC University of Technology

@ www.iic.edu.kh

INDONESIA Universitas Widyatama

@ www.widyatama.ac.id MALAYSIA

Lincoln University National University of Technical University of College Malaysia Malaysia Melaka

@ www.lincoln.edu.my @ www.ukm.my @ www.utem.edu.my

Universiti Sultan Zainal University of Malaya University Sains Abidin Malaysia

@ www.unisza.edu.my @ www.um.edu.my @ www.usm.my

University of Malaysia University Putra University of Technology Sabah Malaysia Malaysia

@ www.ums.edu.my @ www.upm.edu.my @ www.utm.my

International Islamic Islamic Science University Malaysia University of Malaysia

@ www.iium.edu.my @ www.usim.edu.my PHILIPPINES

Adventist International Centro Escolar De La Salle-College of Institute of Advanced University Saint Benilde Studies

@ www.aiias.edu @ www.ceu.edu.ph @ www.benilde.edu.ph

De La Salle University Foundation University Philippine Christian University

Philippines

@ www.dlsu.edu.ph @ www.foundationu.com @ pcu.edu.ph

Philippine Women’s University of Rizal The University of Manila University System Philippines

@ www.pwu.edu.ph @ www.urs.edu.ph @ www.um.edu.ph

University of Santo University of the East Tomas

@ www.ust.edu.ph @ www.ue.edu.ph

THAILAND Asian Institute of Chulalongkorn Siam University Technology University

@ www.ait.ac.th @ www.chula.ac.then @ www.inter.siam.edu

Suranaree University of Technology

@ www.sut.ac.th VIETNAM

Hanoi School of Public Ho Chi Minh City Huế University University of Transport

@ www.hsph.edu.vn @ www.upm.edu.my @ hueuni.edu.vn

Quick Facts about Brunei Darussalam

Population 417,400

GDP 17.10 billion

Human Development Index 0.856 (31)

Size (Sq. km) 5,765

Gross Enrolment Ratio (%) 32

Higher Education Institutions 4

Languages of Instruction Malay, English

Recent Laws/Decrees and Strategic Plans in HE: students can proceed to the pre-university level (Sixth Form Level), pursue vocational Strategic Plan 2012—2017 education in a technical or an engineering Education Act (2003) college, or seek employment.

To enter tertiary level education, students must have completed 'A' level courses with Brunei Darussalam is the smallest adequate and relevant passes. Tertiary ASEAN country in terms of population, with education is provided by universities, one only 417,400 people living in this small state. polytechnic, institutes, and colleges. It is The country is considered a high income (non- offered at both public and private institutions. OECD) country by the World Bank, ranked The higher education system is divided into second highest in the Human Development three levels, according to qualifications as Index in the region. follows: Bachelor, Master and Doctorate. The The education system is based on the Brunei Darussalam National Accreditation Education Act of 2003. The Ministry of Council, a unit under the Ministry of Education, Education’s Strategic Plan 2012-2017 is is in charge of assessing the qualifications part of ‘Brunei Vision 2035’. It aims at awarded by local and overseas higher enhancing the structures of the education education institutions/universities. system and therefore make the education

system in Brunei Darussalam one of the best © Kirby Peters ©Kirby worldwide

Children enter the education system at the age of 5 and stay at the pre-school level for one year. Primary education lasts six years and is divided into lower (Year 1 to Year 3) and upper (Year 4 to Year 6) primary education. At the end of Year 6, pupils sit for the Primary School Assessment or Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (PSR). In secondary education, the

runei Darussalam Darussalam runei majority of students will spend five years (four years for highly capable students) before they can take the Brunei-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (GCE) O-level examinations at the end of Year 10 or Year 11. Upon completion of their secondary education, B

PhD

University

Min. 3 years

Master’s Degree

University, Institute 1—2 years Graduate

Bachelor’s Degree

University, Institute Diploma / Certificate

College 4 years Undergraduate 3 years

Brunei Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced Level 2 years

Brunei Cambridge General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level 10 years Secondary School

Types of Higher Education Institutions:

University

Institute

Polytechnic

College

National Bodies responsible for HE

Kementerian Pendidikan (Ministry of Education) www.moe.gov.bn

Sistem Pengambilan Pusat Institusi Pengajian Tinggi - HECAS (Higher Education Centralised Admission System) www.hecas.edu.bn/hecasportal

Majlis Kebangsaan Pengiktirafan Kelulusan - MKPK (National Accreditation Council) www.moe.gov.bn/secretariat-of-brunei-darussalam-national-accreditation-council

Source: IAU WHED Latest Update 2013. Bodies updated 2015

UNESCO-IBE, World Data on Education 2010/2011

Higher Education Policy HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Bandar Seri Begawan Gadong Kolej Universiti Perguruan Ugama Seri Begawan Institut Teknologi Brunei Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali Universiti Brunei Darussalam © Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic Unviersity Unviersity Islamic Ali Sharif © Sultan

IAU Horizons runei Darussalam Darussalam runei B

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IAU Horizons, the Association's news and information magazine is addressed primarily to IAU Member Institutions and Organizations, but is also sent to a selected audience beyond the IAU Membership such as Ministries of Higher Education, international organizations, national and regional associations of universities and others.

Each issue features the following sections: IAU Activities, upcoming events and specific projects the IAU has undertaken; IAU Collaboration and Networking; Membership News; New Publications; and a global Calendar of Events.

Published two to three times a year, each issue is also devoted to a special 'In Focus' topic of interest and debate for the higher education community worldwide. www.iau-aiu.net/content/iau-horizons Editor: Hilligje van’t Land, PhD

Quick Facts about Cambodia

Population 15.3 million

GDP $ 16.78 billion

Human Development Index 0.555 (143)

Size (Sq. km) 181,035

Gross Enrolment Ratio (%) 16

Higher Education Institutions 37

Languages of Instruction Cambodian, English, French

Recent Laws/Decrees and Strategic Plans:

Royal Decree on the Creation of the Supreme National Council for Education (2009)

Education Law (2007)

Royal Decree on the Accreditation of Higher Education (2003)

Law on the Establishment of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (1996)

Cambodia was the last country to join The Accreditation Committee was created to ASEAN in 1999. According to the World Bank it develop the standards of education and to is a Low Income country. Cambodia shares assess higher education quality. boarders with Lao PDR, Thailand and Vietnam. Teacher education is separated into lower and 37 Higher Education Institutions can be found upper secondary education. While teachers for in Cambodia, most of them in the capital lower secondary education can receive training Phnom Penh. Cambodia is one of the least at regional teacher training centres, teachers developed countries in the world according to for upper secondary education need a the Human Development Index. It further bachelor’s degree first, after which they can go features only an enrolment ratio in tertiary to the National Institute of Education for a education of 16%, ranking on the second to diploma of education or upper secondary

last place in ASEAN. school teacher.

Primary education (1st Phumaseksar) lasts ©

for six years. Secondary education (2nd AnnaGaruna Ludwig Phumaseksar) is divided into two three-year cycles: lower secondary and upper secondary. Primary and lower-secondary education are compulsory.

Higher education is the third level (3rd ambodia Phumasekar) of education. It falls under the responsibility of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. It is composed of two types of institutions: universities and institutes that can be public or private. C

Doctoral

University 3 years

Masters Degree Diploma Education

University Institute 2 years 1 year Graduate

Bachelor’s Degree / Licence

University Associate Degree Certificate/ High Diploma Institute University Institute 4 years 2 years 2-3 years Undergraduate

Baccalauréat 12 years Secondary School

Types of Higher Education Institutions:

University

Institute

National Bodies responsible for HE

Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports www.moeys.gov.kh

Supreme National Council for Education www.snec.gov.kh

Accreditation Committee of Cambodia www.acc.gov.kh

Source: IAU WHED Latest Update 2013. Bodies updated 2015

UNESCO-IBE, World Data on Education 2010/2011

HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS ISAS (2.0)

Battambang Sakal Vityalay Norton University of Battambang Pannasastra University of Cambodia Vitya Satan Krap Krang ning Sethakek Pnomh Penh International University Phnom Penh Preah Sihanouk Raja Buddhist University Sakal Vityalay Asia Euro Royal Academy of Cambodia Build Bright University Sakal Vityalay Phum Min Kasi Kam Mohavityalay Mekong Kampochea Mohavityalay Netesas neng Vecheasas sethakech Cambodian University for Specialties Sakal Vityalay Phoum min Phnom Penh Sakal Vityalay Vitya Sas Sokha Phibal SETEC University Chamroeun University of Poly-Technology University of Cambodia Chea Sim University of Kamchaymear University of Puthisastra Chenla University Vanda Institute City University Western University Economics and Finance Institute Siem Reap Human Resources University Angkor University IIC University of Technology Siem Reap City Vitya Satan Bachek Vichea Kampuchea University of South East Asia International University Sisophon Khemarak University Mean Chey University National Institute of Business Svay Rieng City National Technical Training Institute Svay Rieng University Sakal Vityalay Cheath Kroup Krorng © IICof Technology University

LGEU

ambodia C

ISAS (2.0)

The new IAU program for advancing internationalization (ISAS (2.0)) consists of several different but complementary services offered to IAU Members, other Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), individuals at HEIs, national governments and organizations. It also offers a learning badge for each service as a way to acknowledge the learning journey undertaken.

The main services within ISAS (2.0) include:

1. Advancing strategic Contact: Giorgio MARINONI internationalization at HEIs [email protected] 2. Facilitating individual learning for internationalization www.iau-aiu.net/content/isas 3. National advisory service for strategy or policy development for HE internationalization

LGEU

In 2015, the IAU launched a unique professional development programme. Bringing together about 20 senior Higher Education representatives in leadership positions from all over the world, LGEU combines engaged debate about strategic leadership issues in higher education, with structured peer-learning exercises that underline unique aspects of working in an inter-cultural and Contact: Juliette Becker globalized context. LGEU also offers opportunities to learn about the [email protected] institutions, country and region in which each session takes place through www.iau-aiu.net/content/leading- meetings and visits with senior representatives of local institutions globally-engaged-universities-lgeu and organizations.

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Quick Facts about Indonesia Population 254.5 million

GDP $ 888.5 billion

Human Development Index 0.684 (110)

Size (Sq. km) 1,910,931

Gross Enrolment Ratio (%) 31

Higher Education Institutions 546

Languages of Instruction Bahasa Indonesia

Menengah Atas which is a prerequisite for Recent Laws/Decrees and Strategic Plans: access to higher education (together with an National Education Systems Law No. 20 (2003) entrance exam). Higher Education Act (2012) Higher education is mainly offered at private

Indonesia is not only the country with the higher education institutions. It consists in biggest population in ASEAN, but also the universities (comprehensive set of disciplines), institutes (single field of discipline), academies fourth most populous country in the world (Sciences and Humanities), and polytechnics making it the country with the biggest Muslim population. The country is spread out over (Engineering). The latest two are vocational many diverse islands, with the capital Jakarta institutions. on the main island Java. The higher education quality assurance system comprises internal quality assurance Basic education in Indonesia consists of 9 conducted by the higher education institution years of compulsory education. Primary and external quality assurance through accreditation. The accreditation of higher education lasts for six years. Secondary education institutions is conducted by the education is divided into junior, senior and National Accreditation Board for Higher vocational/technical education. Junior Education. secondary school covers three years and is

part of the basic general education programme also covering the six years of primary ©

education. Senior secondary school also StefanieMallow covers three years. There are several types of secondary schools: general, Islamic and vocational. In the third year of senior secondary school, students choose between

Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and ndonesia Languages. Graduates of the senior secondary schools obtain the Sekolah I

Doctor (SIII)

University

(Entry exam at Institutional Level) 2—4.5 years

Magister (SII)

University, Institute, College

(Entry exam at Institutional Level) 2 years Graduate

Sarjana I (SI) Diploma (DI, DII, DIII, DIV) University, Institute, College Polytechnic, Academy,

Community Academy

Undergraduate 4 years 1—4 years

Entrance Examination

Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) 12 years Secondary School

Types of Higher Education College Institutions: Polileknik: Polytechnic Universitas: University Akademi: Academy Lembaga: Institute Community Academy

Governing Bodies: 1. Ministry of National Education www.kemdiknas.go.id 1. Kementerian Riset, Teknologi, dan Pendidikan Tinggi (Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education ) www.ristek.go.id 2. Direktorat Jenderal Pendidikan Tinggi (General Directorate of Higher Education) www.dikti.go.id/ 3. Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi - BAN-PT (National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) www.ban-pt.kemdiknas.go.id/

Bodies responsible for Recognition: 1. Penyetaraan Ijazah Perguruan Tinggi Luar Negeri (Foreign Degree equivalencies) www.ijazahln.dikti.go.id

Source: IAU WHED Latest Update 2013. Bodies updated 2015

UNESCO-IBE, World Data on Education 2010/2011

HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Abepura Batam Universitas Sains dan Teknologi Jayapura Universitas Batam Ambon Universitas Internasional Batam Universitas Darussalam Ambon Universitas Putera Batam Universitas Kristen Indonesia Maluku Universitas Riau Kepulauan Batam Universitas Pattimura Baturaja Arga Makmur Universitas Baturaja Bau-Bau Universitas Ratu Samban Universitas Dayanu Ikhsanuddin Balikpapan Universitas Muhammadiyah Buton Universitas Balikpapan Bekasi Universitas Tridharma Universitas Islam 45 Bekasi Banda Aceh Universitas Presiden Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry Bengkulu Universitas Abulyatama Universitas Bengkulu Universitas Iskandar Muda Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu Universitas Muhammadiyah Aceh Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu Universitas Serambi Mekkah Universitas Prof. Dr. Hazairin SH Universitas Syiah Kuala Biak Bandar Lampung Institut Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik Yapis Biak Institut Informatika dan Bisnis Darmajaya Bireuen Universitas Bandar Lampung Universitas Al-Muslim Universitas Lampung Blitar Universitas Malahayati Universitas Islam Balitar Universitas Muhammadiyah Lampung Bogor Universitas Sang Bumi Ruwa Jurai Institut Pertanian Bogor Universitas Djuanda Universitas Tulang Bawang Lampung Universitas Ibn Khaldun Bogor Bandung Universitas Nusa Bangsa Institut Manajemen Telkom Universitas Pakuan Institut Teknologi Bandung Bojonegoro Institut Teknologi dan Sains Bandung Institut Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (IKIP) Institut Teknologi Harapan Bangsa Bandung Universitas Bojonegoro Institut Teknologi Nasional Bandung Bondowoso Institut Teknologi Telkom Universitas Bondowoso Sekolah Tinggi Administrasi Bagasasi Bontang Sekolah Tinggi Hukum Bandung Universitas Trunajaya Bontang Sekolah Tinggi Seni Indonesia Bandung Boyolali Universitas Advent Indonesia Universitas Boyolali Universitas Al-Ghifari Universitas ARS Internasional Ciamis Universitas Bale Bandung Universitas Galuh Universitas Bandung Raya Cianjur Universitas Informatika dan Bisnis Indonesia Universitas Pendidikan Putra Indonesia Universitas Islam Bandung Universitas Suryakancana Universitas Islam Nusantara Cilegon Universitas Katolik Parahyangan Universitas Teknologi Nusantara Cilegon Universitas Kebangsaan Cimahi Universitas Komputer Indonesia Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani Universitas Kristen Maranatha Ciputat-Tangerang Universitas Langlangbuana Universitas Terbuka Universitas Nasional Pasim Cirebon Universitas Nurtanio Bandung Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Cirebon Universitas Pasundan Universitas Muhammadiyah Cirebon Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati Universitas Sangga Buana Demak Universitas Wanita Internasional Universitas Sultan Fatah Universitas Widyatama Denpasar Banjarmasin Institut Seni Indonesia Denpasar Universitas Achmad Yani Banjarmasin Universitas Dwijendra Universitas Islam Kalimantan M.A.B. Banjarmasin Universitas Hindu Indonesia Universitas Lambung Mangkurat Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar Banyuwangi Universitas Mahendradatta Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Banyuwangi Universitas Pendidikan Nasional Universitas Bakti Indonesia Universitas Teknologi Indonesia Universitas PGRI Banyuwangi Universitas Udayana Universitas Warmadewa

Denpasar Timur Jakarta Timus Institut Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (IKIP) PGRI Institut Teknologi Budi Utomo Bali KALBIS Institute Universitas Ngurah Rai Institut Bisnis dan Multimedia ASMI Depok Sekolah Tinggi Manajemen Transpor Trisakti Jakarta Universitas Gunadarma Universitas Azzahra Dinoyo Malang Universitas Borobudur Universitas Gajayana Malang Universitas Darma Persada Ende Universitas Ibnu Chaldun Universitas Flores Universitas Islam As-Syafiiyah Garut Universitas Jakarta Universitas Garut Universitas Jayabaya Gorontal Universitas Kristen Indonesia Universitas Gorontalo Universitas MPU Tantular Universitas Ichsan Gorontalo Universitas Negeri Jakarta Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo Universitas Respati Indonesia Universitas Negeri Gorontalo Universitas Surapati Gresik Universitas Suryadarma Universitas Gresik Jakarta Utara Universitas Muhammadiyah Gresik Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Jakarta Gunung Sitoli Universitas Bunda Mulia © StefanieMallow Institut Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (IKIP) Gunung Sitoli Indralaya Universitas Sriwijaya Universitas Wiralodra Jagakarsa Universitas PGRI Indraprasta Jakarta Institut Bisnis dan Informatika Kwik Kian Gie Institut Bisnis Nusantara Institut Kesenian Jakarta Institut Pengembangan Manajemen Indonesia Institut Perbanas Jakarta Universitas Bina Nusantara Universitas Indonesia

Universitas Islam Jakarta Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta Jambit Universitas Katolik Indonesia Atma Jaya Universitas Batanghari Universitas Kejuangan 45 Jakarta Universitas Jambi Universitas Krisnadwipayana Jatinagor Universitas Kristen Krida Wacana Universitas Padjadjaran Universitas Nasional Institut Koperasi Indonesia Universitas Pancasila Jayapura Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta Universitas Cenderawasih Universitas Yapis Papua

Universitas Persada Indonesia YAI I Universitas Prof. Dr. Moestopo (Beragama) Jember Universitas Tarumanagara Institut Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (IKIP) PGRI Universitas Trisakti Jember Universitas Islam Jember Jakarta Barat ndonesia Universitas Jember Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis Kalbe Universitas Mochammad Sroedji Institut Sains dan Teknologi Al-Kamal Universitas Muhammadiyah Jember Universitas Esa Unggul Jombang Universitas Mercu Buana Universitas Darul Ulum Universitas Satyagama Universitas Pesantren Tinggi Darul Ulum Universitas Timbul Nusantara Kabanjahe Jakarta Pusat Universitas Karo Universitas Bung Karno Kabupaten Oki Universitas Yarsi Universitas Islam Ogan Komering Ilir Kayuagung Jakarta Selatan Kabupaten Rote Ndao Institut Ilmu Sosial dan llmu Politik Jakarta Universitas Nusa Lontar Rote Institut Sains dan Teknologi Nasional Kalabahi Sekolah Tinggi Administrasi YAPPANN Universitas Tribuana Kalabahi Sekolah Tinggi Teknologi Informasi NIIT I-TECH Universitas Trilogi Universitas Al-Azhar Indonesia Kamal Bangkalan Universitas Bakrie Universitas Trunojoyo Universitas Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya Karawang Universitas Islam Attahiriyah Universitas Singaperbangsa Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta Karimun Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. Hamka Universitas Karimun Universitas Paramadina Kediri Universitas Sahid Institut Ilmu Kesehatan Bhakti Wiyata Kediri Universitas Satya Negara Indonesia Universitas Islam Kadiri Universitas Tama Jagakarsa Universitas Kadiri Universitas Wiraswasta Indonesia Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri Universitas Pawyatan Daha

Kendari Universitas Teknologi Sulawesi Universitas Haluoleo Universitas Veteran Republik Indonesia Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari Malang Universitas Sulawesi Tenggara Institut Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (IKIP) Budi Kisaran Utomo Malang Universitas Asahan Institut Pertanian Malang Klaten Institut Sains dan Teknologi Palapa Universitas Widya Dharma Institut Teknologi Nasional Malang Kodya Solok Universitas Brawijaya Universitas Mahaputra Muhammad Yamin Universitas Islam Malang Kolaka Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Universitas 19 November Kolaka Malang Kota Lubuklinggau Universitas Kanjuruhan Universitas Musi Rawas Universitas Katolik Widya Karya Kota Malang Universitas Kristen Cipta Wacana Universitas Tribhuwana Tunggadewi Universitas Ma Chung Kotamobagu Universitas Merdeka Malang Universitas Dumoga Bone Kotamobagu Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang Kudus Universitas Negeri Malang Universitas Muria Kudus Universitas Widya Gama Malang Kuningan Universitas Wisnuwardhana Universitas Kuningan Kupang Universitas© Widyamata Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira Kupang Universitas Kristen Artha Wacana Kupang Universitas Muhammadiyah Kupang Universitas Nusa Cendana Universitas PGRI Kupang Lamongan Universitas Islam Darul 'Ulum Universitas Islam Lamongan Langsa Universitas Samudra Langsa Lhokseumawe Universitas Malikussaleh Lumajang Universitas Lumajang Luwuk Maluku Utara Universitas Muhammadiyah Luwuk Banggai Universitas Nuku Luwuk Banggai Mamuju Universitas Tompotika Luwuk Banggai Universitas Tomakaka Madiun Manado Institut Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (IKIP) PGRI Universitas Katolik De La Salle Madiun Universitas Nusantara Manado Universitas Cakrawala Universitas Pembangunan Indonesia Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Madiun Universitas Sam Ratulangi Universitas Merdeka Madiun Universitas Teknologi Sulawesi Utara Magelang Manokwari Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang Institut Sains dan Teknologi Indonesia Manokwari Universitas Tidar Magelang Universitas Negeri Papua Majalengka Mataram Universitas Majalengka Institut Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (IKIP) Mata- Majene ram Universitas Sulawesi Barat Universitas '45 Mataram Makale Universitas Gunung Rinjani Universitas Kristen Indonesia Toraja Universitas Islam Al-Azhar Mataram Makassar Universitas Mahasaraswati Mataram Institut Kesenian Makassar Universitas Mataram Institut Sains dan Teknologi Pembangunan Universitas Muhammadiyah Mataram Universitas '45 Makassar Universitas Nahdlatul Wathan Mataram Universitas Atma Jaya Makassar Universitas Nusa Tenggara Barat Universitas Cokroaminoto - Makassar Maumere Universitas Fajar Universitas Nusa Nipa Universitas Hasanuddin Medan Universitas Indonesia Timur Makassar Institut Agama Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara Universitas Islam Makassar Institut Sains dan Teknologi TD Pardede Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Institut Teknologi Medan Universitas Kristen Indonesia Paulus Universitas Al-Azhar Universitas Muhammadiyah Makasar Universitas Alwashliyah Universitas Muslim Indonesia Universitas Amir Hamzah Universitas Negeri Makassar Universitas Tjut Nyak Dhien Universitas Pancasakti Makassar Universitas Darma Agung Universitas Patria Artha Universitas Dharmawangsa Universitas Pepabri Makassar Universitas Dian Nusantara Universitas Satria Makassar Universitas HKBP Nommensen Universitas Sawerigading Makassar Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara

Universitas Katolik Santo Thomas Pamekasan Universitas Medan Area Universitas Islam Madura Universitas Methodist Indonesia Universitas Madura Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara Pandeglang Universitas Muslim Nusantara Al-Washliyah Universitas Mathla'ul Anwar Universitas Negeri Medan Pangkalan Bun Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi Universitas Antakusuma Universitas Pembinaan Masyarakat Indonesia Pangkalpinang Universitas Preston Indonesia Universitas Bangka Belitung Universitas Prima Indonesia

Universitas Quality Stefanie© Mallow Universitas Setia Budi Mandiri Universitas Sisingamangaraja Xll Universitas Sumatera Utara Universitas Sutomo Menggala Universitas Megou Pak Tulang Bawang Merauke

Universitas Musamus Merauke Metro Universitas Muhammadiyah Metro Meulaboh Universitas Teuku Umar Meulaboh Minahasa Utara Universitas Klabat Mojokerto Universitas Islam Majapahit Universitas Mayjen Sungkono Muara Bungo Universitas Muara Bungo Pare-Pare Nabire Universitas Muhammadiyah Parepare Universitas Satya Wiyata Mandala Pasir Pengaraian Namlea Universitas Pasir Pangaraian Universitas Iqra Buru Pasuruan Ngawi Universitas Merdeka Pasuruan Universitas Soerjo Universitas Yudharta Pasuruan Padang Pekalongan Institut Sains Dan Teknologi ISTPN Universitas Pekalongan Institut Teknologi Padang Pekanbaru Universitas Andalas Universitas Abdurrab Universitas Baiturrahmah Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau Universitas Bung Hatta Universitas Islam Riau Universitas Ekasakti Universitas Lancang Kuning Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Barat Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau Universitas Negeri Padang Universitas Riau Universitas Putra Indonesia YPTK Padang Pematang Siantar

Universitas Tamansiswa Padang Universitas Simalungun I Padang Panjang Petukangan Utara Institut Seni Indonesia Padang Panjang Universitas Budi Luhur Padang Sidempuan Polewali

Universitas Graha Nusantara Universitas Al-Asyariah Mandar ndonesia Universitas Muhammadiyah Tapanuli Seletan Pondok Gede Palangka Raya Sekolah Tinggi Teknologi Jakarta Universitas Kristen Palangka Raya Ponorogo Universitas Muhammadiyah Palangkaraya Universitas Merdeka Ponorogo Universitas Palangka Raya Universitas Muhammadiyah Ponorogo Universitas PGRI Palangka Raya Pontianak Palembang Universitas Muhammadiyah Pontianak Universitas Bina Darma Universitas Panca Bhakti Universitas Iba Universitas Tanjungpura Universitas Indo Global Mandiri Probolinggo Universitas Kader Bangsa Palembang Universitas Panca Marga Purwakarta Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang Universitas Palembang Universitas Purwakarta Universitas PGRI Palembang Purwokerto Universitas Sjakhyakirti Universitas Jenderal Soedirman Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto Universitas Tamansiswa Palembang Universitas Wijaya Kusuma Purwokerto Universitas Tridinanti Palembang Purworejo Palopo Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo Universitas Andi Jemma Palopo Rantau Prapat Universitas Cokroaminoto - Palopo Universitas Sumatera Palu Universitas Al-washliyah Labuhan Batu Universitas Alkhairaat Rawamangun Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Indonesia (STIEI) Universitas Tadulako

Salatiga Subang Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana Universitas Subang Samarinda Sukabumi Institut Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (IKIP) PGRI Universitas Muhammadiyah Sukabumi Kaltim Sukoharjo Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Samarinda Universitas Veteran Bangun Nusantara Universitas Mulawarman Sulawesi Tengah Universitas Widya Gama Mahakam Samarinda Universitas Sintuwu Maroso Poso Sampit Sumbawa Besar Universitas Darwan Ali Universitas Samawa Semarang Sumedang Institut Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (IKIP) PGRI Institut Pemerintahan Dalam Negeri Universitas Winaya Mukti Semarang Sumenep Institut Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (IKIP) Veter- Universitas Wiraraja an Semarang Surabaya Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Semarang Institut Informatika Indonesia Surabaya Universitas Aki Institut Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (IKIP) Widya Universitas Dian Nuswantoro Darma Universitas Diponegoro Institut Teknologi Adhi Tama Surabaya Universitas Islam Sultan Agung Institut Teknologi Pembangunan Surabaya Universitas Katolik Soegijapranata Semarang Institut Teknologi Sepuluh November Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang Sekolah Tinggi Manajemen Informatika dan Komput- Universitas Negeri Semarang er Universitas Pandanaran Semarang Universitas '45 Surabaya Universitas Semarang Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya Universitas Stikubank Universitas Airlangga Universitas Wahid Hasyim Universitas Bhayangkara Surabaya © Stefanie© Mallow Universitas Ciputra Surabaya Universitas Dr. Soetomo Universitas Hang Tuah Universitas Kartini Universitas Katolik Darma Cendika Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya Universitas Kristen Petra Universitas Merdeka Surabaya Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya Universitas Narotama Universitas Negeri Surabaya Universitas Pelita Harapan Surabaya Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jawa Timur Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Universitas Sunan Giri Surabaya Universitas Surabaya Universitas Teknologi Surabaya Universitas TriTunggal Serang Universitas W.R. Supratman Universitas Serang Raya Universitas Widya Kartika Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa Universitas Wijaya Kusuma Surabaya Universitas Banten Jaya Universitas Wijaya Putra Sewon Bantul Universitas Yos Sudarso Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta Surakarta Siborong-Borong Institut Seni Indonesia Surakarta Universitas Sisingamangaraja Xll Tapanuli Utara Di Universitas Islam Batik Siborong-Borong Universitas Kristen Surakarta Sidoarjo Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surakarta Sigli Universitas Sahid Surakarta Universitas Jabal Ghafur Universitas Sebelas Maret Singaraja Universitas Setia Budi Surakarta Universitas Panji Sakti Singaraja Universitas Slamet Riyadi Surakarta Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha Universitas Surakarta Sintang Universitas Tunas Pembangunan Universitas Kapuas Sintang Tabanan Situbondo Institut Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (IKIP) Saras- Universitas Abdurachman Saleh Sleman wati Institut Pertanian Stiper Universitas Tabanan Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Yogya- Takengon Universitas Gajah Putih karta Taliwang Universitas Teknologi Yogyakarta Universitas Cordova Sorong Tangerang Universitas Muhammadiyah Al-Amin Institut Teknologi Indonesia Universitas Kristen Papua Universitas Islam Syekh Yusuf Tangerang Universitas Victory Sorong Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang

Universitas Multimedia Nusantara Tuban Universitas Pamulang Universitas PGRI Ronggolawe Universitas Pelita Harapan Universitas Sunan Bonang Universitas Pelita Harapan Tangerang Tulungagung Universitas Pramita Indonesia Universitas Tulungagung Universitas Swiss German Unahaa Tanjung Pinang Universitas Lakidende Unahaa Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji Ungaran Tanjung Selor Universitas Darul Ulum Islamic Centre Sudirman Universitas Kaltara Wonosari Tarakan Universitas Gunung Kidul Universitas Borneo Tarakan Wonosobo Tasikmalaya Universitas Sains Al-Qur'an Sekolah Tinggi Hukum Galunggung Tasikmalaya Yogyakarta Universitas Siliwangi Tasikmalaya Institut Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (IKIP) Wates Tegal Institut Pertanian INTAN Yogyakarta Universitas Pancasakti Tegal Institut Sains dan Teknologi AKPRIND Yogyakarta Tembilahan Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi YKPN Universitas Islam Indragiri Universitas Ahmad Dahlan Tenggarong Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta Universitas Kutai Kartanegara Universitas Cokroaminoto - Yogyakarta Tentena Universitas Gadjah Mada Universitas Kristen Tentena Universitas Islam Indonesia Ternate Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga Universitas Khairun Universitas Janabadra Ternate Selatan Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana Universitas Muhammadiyah Maluku Utara Universitas Kristen Immanuel Timika Universitas Mercu Buana Yogyakarta Universitas Timika Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta Timur Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta Universitas Timor Universitas PGRI Yogyakarta Di Yogyakarta Tobelo Universitas Proklamasi '45 Universitas Halmahera Universitas Respati Yogyakarta Tolitoli Universitas Sanata Dharma Yogyakarta Universitas Madako Toli-Toli Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa Tomohon Universitas Widya Mataram Yogyakarta Institut Teknologi Minaesa Universitas Kristen Indonesia Tomohon Universitas Sari Putra Tomohon Tondano Universitas Negeri Manado I ndonesia

Quick Facts about Lao PDR

Population 6.6 million

GDP $ 12.00 billion

Human Development Index 0.575 (141)

Size (Sq. m) 236,800

Gross Enrolment Ratio (%) 17

Higher Education Institutions 11

Languages of Instruction Lao

Recent Laws/Decrees and Strategic Plans: Ministry of Education. Credit transfers are subject to direct agreement between Decrees no. 0922, 0923 & 0924 (2001) institutions. Education Law (2007) Lao PDR offers various sorts of Diplomas to TVET Master Plan 2008—2015 graduates of the secondary school. Those non- university degrees last two to five year. It is also the only country that does not normally Lao People’s Democratic Republic offer doctoral education. Doctoral education is is the only landlocked country in ASEAN. It only offers in collaboration with foreign joined the Association in 1997 together with universities in very specific disciplines. Myanmar. Only 6.6 million people are living in Lao PDR, making it one of the least © Anna© GarunaLudwig populated countries in the region compared to its size.

Primary education lasts for five years, starts at 6 years of age and is compulsory. Secondary education lasts for 7 years and is divided into lower secondary and upper secondary. At the end of lower secondary school, pupils sit for the Lower Secondary School Diploma and at the end of upper secondary school they sit for the Upper Secondary School Diploma.

Higher education is provided by universities, technical and professional institutes, and teacher training colleges. Higher education institutions are managed by the government. They fall under the responsibility of the Ministry of Education

ao PDR ao or, in the case of the University of Health Sciences, the Ministry of Health.

All programmes offered at universities are

L L officially recognized and accredited by the

Doctorate

University

3 years

Masters Degree

University

2 years Graduate

Bachelor’s Degree

University Higher Diploma Teacher Training Higher Technical Diploma College College, Higher Technical

Institute College, Institute Undergraduate 4—6 years Min. 3 years 2—3

Entrance Exam

Upper Secondary School Diploma 12 years Secondary School

Types of Higher Education Institutions:

University

Higher Technical College/ Institute

Teacher Training College

Natinal Bodies 1. Ministry of Education and Sports www.moe.gov.la/

Source: IAU WHED Latest Update 2014. Bodies updated 2015

UNESCO-IBE, World Data on Education 2010/2011

HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Champasack Ventiane Champasack University University of Health Sciences of Lao PDR Khanthaboury District Vithagnalay Comcenter Sathabanh Satsavanh Vithagnalay Lao-America Luang Prabang City Mahavithagnalay Heang Xath Lao Mahavithayalay Souphanouvong Vithagnalay Rattana Borihane Thourakit Paksanh District Vithagnalay Sengsavanh Vithagnalay Combiz Sathabanh Soutsaka

Higher education plays a key role in achieving the 2030 Development Agenda and related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Leaders of universities and other higher education institutions, academic and administrative staff, students and other higher education stakeholders are driving the processes towards a more sustainable present and future.

The Higher Education and Research for Sustainable Development (HESD) portal is a tool developed by the International Association of Universities (IAU); it provides access to actions and initiatives developed around the world. Make sure you are part of it!

www.iau-hesd.net @IAU_HESD

Innovative Approaches to Doctoral Education in Africa is one of the action areas of IAU. Started in 2009, the programme has now evolved into a networking platform about doctoral education in Africa.

The portal connects universities across the African continent and beyond; it aims at providing a basis for partnerships and exchange. But it does not stop here. It also brings researchers and funders together and offers a unique way to connect everyone interested in doctoral education, especially in Africa but also globally.

Resources range from the origins of PhD programmes, to supervision support, to funding opportunities. Information provided is to assist leaders, academics, administrators, technical support staff, students and researchers alike to easily find documentation and tools to increase their capacity.

www.idea-phd.net @IDEAPhD

Quick Facts about Malaysia Population 29.90 million GDP $3381.1billion Human Development Index 0.779 (62) Size (Sq. km) 330,290 Gross Enrolment Ratio (%) 35

Higher Education Institutions 51

Language of Instruction Malay, English

Recent Laws/Decrees and Strategic Plans: education institutions. The Ministry of Malaysia Education Blueprint 2015—2025 Education supervises the education policy in University and University Colleges the country. (Amendment) Bill (2012) The Malaysian Qualifications Agency Private Higher Educational Institutions (Amendment) Bill (2012) (MQA) is responsible for quality assurance of higher education. MQA assures programmes Malaysian Qualifications Agency Bill (2007) through two distinct processes: (1) Provisional accreditation and (2) Accreditation: formal

Malaysia consist of two parts, the smaller recognition that the certificates, diplomas and one is home to its capital Kuala Lumpur, while degrees awarded by the higher education institution are in accordance with the set the bigger one is part of the Borneo. Malaysia standards. recently published its Education Blueprint,

aiming at changing and improving its Anna© GarunaLudwig education system by 2025.

Primary education lasts for six years and is compulsory. secondary education covers five years, divided into two stages: lower and upper. Upon completion of secondary education, students can opt to pursue 2 years of post-secondary education which is the university entrance preparatory course. At the end of the pre-university course, alaysia alaysia pupils take the Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia.

Higher education is provided by universities, polytechnics, community colleges and colleges. There are both public

M and a wide variety of private higher

Doctorate

University

2—7 years

Master’s Degree

University 1—2 years Graduate

Bachelor’s Degree

(Medical Fields 5 years) Diploma

University Polytechnic

University 3-5 years 2—3 years Undergraduate

Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (Form six)

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia 11 years Secondary School

Types of Higher Education Polytechnic Institutions: Community College University College

Bodies 1. Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (Ministry of Education) www.moe.gov.my 2. Department of Higher Education - JPT (MOE) www.jpt.mohe.gov.my 3. Malaysian Association of Private Colleges and Universities - MAPCU www.mapcu.com.my 4. National Association of Private Educational Institutions - NAPEI www.napei.org.my

Bodies responsible for Recognition 1. Malaysian Qualifications Agency - MQA www.mqa.gov.my

Source: IAU WHED Latest Update 2014. Bodies updated 2015

HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Alor Setah Universiti© Teknologi Malaysia Kolej Universiti INSANIAH Arau Universiti Malaysia Perlis Bangi Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia © University© Kebangsaan Malaysia © Universiti© Malaysia Sabah

Batu Pahat Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia Bedong Institut Perubatan Sains Dan Teknologi Asia Cyberjaya Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Multimedia University Durian Tunggal Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka © Universiti© Teknikal Malaysia Melaka © Universiti© Malaya © Universiti© Sains Malaysia

Georgetown Universiti Terbuka Wawasan Johor Bahru Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Kajang Universiti Infrastruktur Kuala Lumpur Kolej Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Selangor Universiti Tenaga Nasional Kota Bharu Universiti Malaysia Kelantan Kota Kinabalu Universiti Malaysia Sabah

Kota Samarahan © International IslamicUniversity Universiti Malaysia Sarawak Kuala Terengganu Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin Kuala Lumpur Asia e University Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance International University College of Technology Twin- tech Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan University College Kolej Universiti Antarabangsa Sedaya Open University Malaysia Universiti HELP Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia Universiti Kuala Lumpur Universiti Malaya M © Lincoln© University College Universiti Perubatan Antarabangsa Universiti Tun Abdul Razak Kuantan Universiti Malaysia Pahang Minden Universiti Sains Malaysia Nilai Universiti Antarabangsa Inti

Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia alaysia Perak Universiti Teknologi Petronas Petaling Jaya Kolej Universiti Lincoln Sunway University UNITAR International University Universiti Sains dan Teknologi Malaysia Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman © Universiti© Putra Malaysia Puchong Binary University of Management and Entrepreneurship Serdang Universiti Putra Malaysia Shah Alam Al-Madinah International University Universiti Selangor Universiti Pengurusan Dan Sains Universiti Teknologi MARA Sintok Universiti Utara Malaysia Subang Jaya Taylor's University Tanjong Malim Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris

Quick Facts about Myanmar

Population 53.44 million

GDP $ 64.33 billion

Human Development Index 0.536 (148)

Size (Sq. km) 676,577

Gross Enrolment Ratio (%) 14

Higher Education Institutions 99

Language of Instruction Burmese, English

Recent Laws/Decrees and Strategic Plans:

University Education Law (1973) (Amended in 1998)

Myanmar joined ASEAN 1997, one year Myanmar offers a wide range of tertiary level before the University Education law from 1973 education, adapting the length of each was amended. Since then, Myanmar has qualification to the needs of the subject. It undergone many changes and is considered further offers many certificates who are less having a low Human Developing Index rank of time consuming. 148 out of 185, separating it by 127 places to Singapore, who has the highest HDI in ASEAN. Myanmar has further the lowest gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education of the whole ASEAN.

Primary education, the first stage of basic education is, in principle, compulsory. It lasts for five years. Secondary education is divided into middle schools and high schools © Patrick Menke ©Patrick and lasts for six years.

Higher education is provided by military universities, universities and institutes. They are all State institutions. Most of them are

under the control of the Ministry of Education. They are independent units. Each university

yanmar yanmar has an academic and an administrative board. National policies are established by the Universities' Central Council and the Council of University Academic Bodies which are chaired by the Minister of Education. All institutions are State-financed. A nominal fee is charged for studies. M

Doctorate

University

4 years

Master’s Degree Postgraduate University Diploma

Graduate 2 years University 1-2 years

Bachelor’s Degree

(Medicine 7 years; Computer Science 5 Associateship of years) Government University Technical Institute Certificate

Institute, University Institute, University

Undergraduate 3—9 months 4-7 years 2 years

Basic Education Standard Examination (Matriculation) 10 years Secondary School

Types of Higher Education Institutions:

University

Military University

Institute

Bodies Ministry of Education www.myanmar-education.edu.mm

Source: IAU WHED Latest Update 2014. Bodies updated 2015

UNESCO-IBE, World Data on Education 2010/2011

HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Bago Loikaw Taungoo University Loikaw Computer University Bamaw Loikaw Technological University Bamaw Technological University Madalay Bamaw University of Computer Studies University of Pharmacy, Mandalay Dawei Magway Education College Dawei Education College Magway Technological University Dawei Technological University Magway University Dawei University Magway University of Community Health Dawei University of Computer Studies Magway University of Computer Studies University of Medicine Magway © Patrick© Menke

Hinthada Mandalay Hinthada Technological University Mandalay Education College Hinthada University Mandalay Technological University Hpa-an Mandalay University Hpa-an University Mandalay University of Computer Studies Hpa-an University of Computer Studies Mandalay University of Dental Medicine Hpa-anTechnological University Mandalay University of Distance Education Kalay Mandalay University of Foreign Languages Kalay Technological University Mandalay University of Medical Technology Kalay Phungsangtlawng Mandalay University of Medicine Kalay University of Computer Studies Mandalay University of Nursing Technological University, Mandalay Kyaingtong University of Culture, Mandalay Kyaingtong Technological University University of Traditional Medicine, Mandalay Kyaingtong University of Computer Studies Yadanabon University Kyaukse Maubin Kyaukse Technological University Maubin Technological University Lashio Maubin University of Computer Studies Lashio Technological University Lashio University of Computer Studies

Mawlamyine Sagaing University of Cooperatives Mawlamyine Education College University for Development of National Races Mawlamyine Technological University Sittway Mawlamyine University Sittway Technological University Mawlamyine University of Computer Studies Sittway University Meikhtila Sittway University of Computer Studies Myanmar Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering Taunggyi University Taunggyi University Meiktila Taunggoo Meiktila Institute of Economics Taungoo Educational College Meiktila University Taungoo Technological University Monywa Taungoo University of Computer Studies Monywa Institute of Economics Thanlyin Monywa Technological University Co-operative University, Thanlyin Monywa University Thanlyin Technological University Monywa University of Computer Studies Yangon Myeik Dagon University Myeik Technological University East Yangon University Myeik University Myanmar Maritime University Myeik University of Computer Studies National Management College, Yangon Myitkyina University of Computer Studies, Yangon Myitkyina University University of Culture, Yangon Myitkyina University of Computer Studies University of Dental Medicine, Yangon MyitkyinaTechnological University University of Medicine 1, Yangon University of Medicine 2, Yangon Pakokku University of Nursing, Yangon Pakokku Technological University University of Pharmacy, Yangon Pakokku University of Computer Studies Yangon Institute of Economics Pathein Yangon Institute of Education Pathein University Yangon Technological University Pyay Yangon University Pyay Technological University Yangon University of Distance Education Pyay University of Computer Studies Yangon University of Foreign Languages Pyinmana Yezin University of Veterinary Science, Yezin University of Forestry Yezin Agricultural University Sagaing M Sagaing Institute of Education © Patrick© Menke yanmar

Quick Facts about the Philippines

Population 99.14 million

GDP $ 284.9 billion

Human Development Index 0.668 (115)

Size (Sq. km) 300,000

Gross Enrolment Ratio (%) 36

Higher Education Institutions 1346

Language of Instruction Filipino, English

Recent Laws/Decrees and Strategic Plans: Education for all 2015

"The Enhanced Basic Education Act" (2013)

"Institutionalization of the Philippine Qualifications Framework" (2012)

Manual of Regulations for Private Higher Education (2008) huge majority of students are enrolled in "The Higher Education Modernization Act" (1997) private HEIs. The Commission on Higher

"The Higher Education Act" (1994) Education (CHED) created in 1994 oversees both private and public tertiary schools; the Technical Education and Skills The Philippines are home to the most Higher Development. The CHED grants the authority to Education Institutions in ASEAN. It is further the only operate and is in charge of the recognition of higher country not having any land boarders with one of the education institutions' programmes. Quality assurance other ASEAN countries. Due to colonial times, the is conducted through the Institutional Quality Higher Education System is influenced by the Assurance through Monitoring and Evaluation Spanish, British and American system . (IQuAME) and by one of the 4 accrediting agencies under the umbrella of the Federation of Accrediting Starting from school year 2011-2012 (with full Agency of the Philippines (FAAP). implementation to be realized in 2017), the Philippines is shifting from 10 years of primary and secondary

education to compulsory (and free of charge in public Mahztravel.com© schools) one year of Kindergarten + 12 years of basic education composed of 6 years of primary education, 4 years of junior high school and 2 years of senior high school.

hilippines Higher education is provided by public and private universities and colleges. The State universities and colleges (SUCs) on which charters have been conferred are autonomous. In terms of enrolment, a P

PhD

University

Min. 3 years

Masters Degree Postgraduate

University Certificate / Diploma

Graduate 1—2 years 1—2 years

Bachelor’s Degree

University

College Associate Degree Certificate / Diplo- College Professional Institu- ma

Undergraduate tions 4—5 years 2—3 years 1 month—3 years

Entrance Exam

High School Diploma 6 years Secondary

Types of Higher Education University Institutions: College

National Bodies responsible for HE Department of Science and Technology - DOST www.dost.gov.ph Commission on Higher Education - CHED www.ched.gov.ph Technical Education and Skills Development Authority - TESDA www.tesda.gov.ph Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines - AACCUP www.aaccupqa.org.ph/ Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities - PAASCU www.paascu.org.ph Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation— PACUCOA www.pacucoa.ph Association of Christian Schools Colleges and Universities - ACSCU www.acscu.com/ Association of Christian Schools International - ACSI Philippines www.acsiphils.org Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines - CEAP www.ceap.org.ph Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations - COCOPEA www.cocopea.ph/ Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities - PACU www.pacu.org.ph/

Source: IAU WHED Latest Update 2014. Bodies updated 2015

HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Aborlan Arakan Western Philippines University Cotabato Foundation College of Science and Tech. Abucay Aringay Colegio de San Juan de Letran - Abucay, Bataan South Ilocandia College of Arts and Technology Abulug Atimonan FL Vargas College - Abulug Leon Guinto Memorial College Agoncillo Quezonian Educational College Agoncillo College Aurora Agoo Aurora Pioneer Memorial College Agoo Computer College Phils. Ayungon Congress College Negros College South La Union Campus Bacacay Philippine College of Northwestern Luzon Zamora Memorial College Polytechnic College of La Union Bacarra Alaminos Bacarra Medical Center School of Midwifery and Col- Marcelino Fule Memorial College lege of Nursing Alaminos City Bacnotan Golden West Colleges Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University Pass College Sta. Veronica College Alang-Alang Bacolod City Holy Trinity College Bacolod City College Alitagtag Colegio San Agustin - Bacolod Alitagtag College John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation - Bacolod Allen La Consolacion College - Bacolod Saint Francis College Riverside College Altavas University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos Altavas College University of Saint La Salle Anda VMA Global College Asbury College West Negros University Angat Bacolor Lourdes College of Bulacan Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University Angeles City Immaculada Concepcion (Soldier's Hills) Colleges Angeles Systems Plus Computer College ISHRM School System Angeles University Foundation Holy Angel University St. Dominic College of Asia Baganga J & K International College Mother of Perpetual Help Institute-School of Midwife- Baganga College Doña Jacinta L. Esteves Memorial College ry and Nursing Aide St. Mary's College Baganga Republic Central Colleges Baggao Systems Plus College Foundation Saint Joseph's College of Baggao

© Centro© Escolar University Bago City Bago City College Baguio City Baguio Central University Baguio College of Technology BSBT College Data Center College of the Philippines - Baguio City Easter College Kalos M.A. College Monticello International College Pines City Colleges Saint Louis University University of Baguio University of the Cordilleras University of the Philippines Baguio Bais City La Consolacion College - Bais Balabagan Trade School Balabagan Trade School Antipolo City Balagtas All Nations College College of St. Lawrence La Salle College Antipolo Balanga City Professional Montessori College Asia Pacific College of Advanced Studies Skill Power Institute Bataan Heroes Memorial College Southeast Asia Interdisciplinary Development Inst. Bataan Peninsula State University Unciano Colleges (Antipolo) Eastwoods Professional College of Science and Tech. Aparri Microcity Computer Colleges Foundation Lyceum of Aparri

Tomas del Rosario College PLT College Balaoan Saint Mary's University Osias Educational Foundation Sierra College Balayan Bayugan City Balayan Colleges Agusan del Sur College Immaculate Conception College - Balayan Binalbagan Baler Binalbagan Catholic College Aurora State College of Technology Southern Negros College Balingasag Pamantasan© ng Santo Tomas Misamis Oriental Institute of Science and Technology Saint Peter's College Saint Rita's College of Balingasag Baliuag Baliuag University Colegio de la Sagrada Familia Fernandez College of Arts and Technology Saint Mary's College of Baliuag Ballesteros Northern Cagayan Colleges Foundation Quezon Colleges of the North Balud Balud Municipal College Bamban Ednor Colleges Bambang Eastern Luzon Colleges Nueva Vizcaya State University-Bambang Campus Banga Binalonan Aklan State University University of Eastern Pangasinan Bangued Biñan Abra Valley Colleges Colegio San Agustin - Biñan Data Center College of the Philippines De La Salle University Science and Technology Divine Word College of Bangued La Consolacion College - Biñan Bansalan Manila Montessori College - Biñan Holy Cross of Bansalan College Saint Michael's College of Laguna UM Bansalan College Binangonan Bantay Binangonan Catholic College Macro Computer College St. Constantine Institute of Science and Technology Saint Paul College of Ilocos Sur Bislig City Bantayan Andres Soriano College Bantayan Southern Institute John Bosco College Baras Saint Vincent De Paul College Aeronautical Academy of the Philippines Barobo Southern Technological Institute of the Philippines Surigao Sur Colleges Boac Barotac Nuevo Educational Systems Technological Institute Iloilo State University of Science Marinduque State College P Basco Saint Mary's College of Marinduque Batanes State College Bobon Saint Dominic College of Batanes Asia College of Advanced Studies in Arts, Sciences and Technology Batangas City Bocaue

Batangas State University Dr. Yanga's Colleges hilippines Golden Gate Colleges Jesus Is Lord Colleges Foundation Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Batangas Bogo Lyceum of the Philippines University - Batangas Cebu Roosevelt Memorial College Saint Bridget's College Felipe R. Verallo Memorial Foundation- Bogo University of Batangas Northern Cebu College Westmead International School Saint Louise de Marillac College of Bogo Bato Bolosan Bato Institute of Science and Technology PIMSAT Colleges Holy Trinity College - Bato Batuan Eastern Mindoro College Batuan Colleges Innovative College of Science and Technology Sta. Teresa College Bongao Bauang Abubakar Computer Learning Center Foundation La Union College of Science and Technology Mahardika Institute of Technology Bayambang Mindanao State University at Tawi-Tawi Marianne College of Science Technology Tawi-Tawi Regional Agricultural College Bayaoas Tawi-Tawi School of Midwifery Divine Word College of Urdaneta Bontoc Bayawan Mountain Province State University Bayawan College Xijen College of Mountain Province Baybay Borongan Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception Eastern Samar State University Visayas State University Our Lady of Mercy College Bayombong St. Mary's College of Borongan Nueva Vizcaya State University-Bayombong Campus

Buenavista Calamba Doctors' College Guimaras State College City College of Calamba Bulan Colegio de San Juan de Letran - Calamba, Laguna Dr. Sun Yat Sen Memorial School and Maritime Inst. Laguna College of Business and Arts R.G. de Castro Colleges Lyceum of the Philippines University - Laguna Solis Institute of Technology Rizal College of Laguna Southern Luzon Institute Saint John Colleges Saints John and Paul Colleges Eastern Kutawato College San Sebastian College-Recoletos, Canlubang Regional Madrasah Graduate Academy Calapan City Bunawan CLCC Institute of Computer Arts and Technology Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Divine Word College of Calapan Technology Luna Goco Colleges Butuan City St. Anthony College of Calapan City ACLC College of Butuan City Calasiao Agusan Business and Arts Foundation Asian Institute of E-Commerce Agusan Colleges Philippine College of Science and Technology Agusan Institute of Technology Calauag Asian College Foundation Calauag Central College Butuan City Colleges Calbayog City Butuan Doctors' Colleges Christ the King College - Calbayog City Caraga State University Tiburcio Tancinco Memorial Institute of Science and Corjesu Computer College Technology Elisa R. Ochoa Memorial Northern Mindanao School Calbiga of Midwifery Calbiga Western Samar College Father Saturnino Urios University Holy Child Colleges of Butuan City Caloocan City Saint Joseph Institute of Technology Asian Institute of Computer Studies Sunrise Christian College Foundation of the Philip. Child Jesus College Buug Divine Mercy College Foundation Mindanao State University-Buug College Holy Rosary College Foundation Saint John General Hospital School of Midwifery Immaculada Concepcion College Cabadbaran Informatics College Caloocan New Northern Mindanao Colleges La Consolacion College - Caloocan Cabanatuan City La Consolacion College - Deparo College for Research and Technology Lady of Lourdes Hospital and Colleges of Caybiga College of the Immaculate Conception Manila Central University Good Samaritan Colleges Martinez Memorial College La Fortuna College Metro Polytechnic College Manuel V. Gallego Foundation Colleges St. Clare College of Caloocan Midway Maritime Foundation St. Dominic Savio College Nueva Ecija Colleges Tasashyass College Pamantasan ng Araullo University of Caloocan City Philippine Statesman College University of the East - Caloocan Unibersidad ng Agham at Teknolohiya sa Nueva Ecija Calumpit Wesleyan University - Philippines Colegio de Calumpit Camagong Cabarroguis Bicol College of Agriculture Cagayan Valley Colleges of Quirino Camiling Quirino Polytechnic College Camiling Colleges Tarlac College of Agriculture Cabuyao Canaman Colegio de Santo Niño de Cabuyao Mariners' Polytechnic Colleges Foundation - Baras Malayan Colleges Candelaria Pamantasan ng Cabuyao Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation Cadiz City Tayabas Western Academy North Negros College Cagayan de Oro City Canlaon City Blessed Mother College Saint Joseph College of Canlaon Cagayan de Oro College Canlubang Don Bosco College - Canlubang Capitol University NYK-TDG Maritime Academy Golden Heritage Polytechnic College Liceo de Cagayan University Cantilan Lourdes College Saint Michael's College Cantilan Mindanao Institute of Career Management Capalonga Mindanao University of Science and Technology Capalonga College Pilgrim Christian College Pacific Coast College Southern Philippines College, Cagayan de Oro Capas Xavier University Dominican College of Tarlac Cainta Carcar Cainta Catholic College Saint Catherine's College ICCT Colleges Carigara hilippines Informatics International College - Rizal Holy Cross College of Carigara Roosevelt College - Cainta Cataingan Cataingan Municipal College Calamba Sacred Heart College of Calamba P

Catanauan City of Kidapawan Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation Central Mindanao Colleges Colegio de San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila, Northern North Valley College Foundation Samar Read Data Access Computer College East Pacific Computer College Southern Philippines Methodist Colleges Eastern Visayas Central Colleges City of Las Piñas Northern Samar Colleges Saint Francis of Assisi College University of Eastern Philippines Southville International School and Colleges Catbalogan City of Makati Saint Mary's College of Catbalogan Ateneo Graduate School of Business Samar College L.D. Woosley Bethany Colleges Samar State University University of Makati Cateel East Coast College Catigbian Bohol Northwestern College Cauayan City Isabela Colleges Cavinti Deaf Evangelistic Alliance Foundation Cavite City Saint Joseph College - Cavite City San Sebastian College - Recoletos de Cavite Cebu City BMC College CBD College Cebu Aeronautical Technical School Cebu Eastern College Cebu Institute of Medicine Cebu International Distance Education College Cebu Mary Immaculate College

Cebu Normal University © University of Manila Cebu School of Midwifery City of Malolos Cebu Technological University Bulacan State University Centre for International Education Global Colleges La Consolacion University Philippines CIT University City of Mandaluyong College of Technological Sciences - Cebu Don Bosco Technical College Concord Technical Institute City of Manila Divine Mercy Computer College Adamson University Don Bosco Technology Center FEU-East Asia College Golden Success College Jesus Reigns Christian College Foundation, Inc. Informatics Computer Institute - Uptown Cebu Manila Business College Saint Paul College Foundation Manila Law College Saint Theresa's College of Cebu Metropolitan Hospital College of Nursing Saint Vincent College Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Salazar Colleges of Science and Institute of Tech. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Southwestern University Pamantasan ng Santo Tomas St. Paul College Foundation Philippine College of Criminology University of Cebu Philippine College of Health Sciences University of San Carlos Philsin College Foundation, Inc. University of San Jose - Recoletos PMI Colleges - Manila University of Southern Philippines Foundation Saint Rita College - Manila University of the Philippines Cebu College San Beda College University of the Visayas San Sebastian College - Recoletos Velez College Santa Isabel College City of Alaminos St. John Berchmans School of Manila Foundation Colegio San Jose de Alaminos St. Jude College Great Plebian College St. Rita Hospital College of Nursing and School of Philippine Western Union College Midwifery City of Batac St. Scholastica's College Mariano Marcos State University Sta. Catalina College City of Candon Technological Institute of the Philippines - Manila Northern Ilocandia College of Science and Tech. The Family Clinic City of Cauayan The Manila Times College Isabela College of Arts and Technology The University of Manila Our Lady of the Pillar College-Cauayan Unciano Colleges and General Hospital City of Digos University of the East Polytechnic College of Davao Del Sur University of the Philippines - Manila UM Digos College City of Marikina City of Escalante National Christian Life College Mount Carmel College Our Lady of Perpetual Succor College City of Ilagan Roosevelt College - Marikina Saint Ferdinand College City of Meycauayan City of Kabankalan Meycauayan College Fellowship Baptist College Nazarenus College Foundation Kabankalan Catholic College

Saint Mary's College of Meycauayan City of Tabaco Santa Clara De Montefalco Polytechnic Institute of Tabaco Shepherds College City of Tarlac Trinitas School Ecumenical Christian College Fundamental Baptist College for Asians Interworld College of Technology Foundation City of Urdaneta Institute Institute of Advanced Studies © Adventist International Luzon College of Science and Technology (Urdaneta) Lyceum Northwestern - Florencia T. Duque College Urdaneta City University City of Valenzuela Our Lady of Lourdes College Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela Sta. Cecilia College Valenzuela City Polytechnic College Claveria Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture & Tech. Compostela Legacy College of Compostela Compostela Valley Assumption College of Nabunturan Concepcion Concepcion Holy Cross College Conner Apayo State College Cotabato City City of Muntinlupa Antonio R. Pacheco College Informatics College Northgate Cotabato State University Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa De La Vida College Saint Bernadette College of Alabang Dr. Pedro P. Ocampo Colleges San Beda College - Alabang Headstart College of Cotabato South Mansfield College Ignatian College West Bay College Kutawato Darrusalam College City of Navotas Kutawato Institute of Technology Foundation Governor Andres Pascual College Mindanao Capitol College Navotas Polytechnic College Maguindanao Campus City of Parañaque Notre Dame Hospital and School of Midwifery Immaculate Heart of Mary College - Parañaque Notre Dame RVM College of Cotabato Olivarez College Notre Dame University PATTS College of Aeronautics Shariff Kabunsuan College Regis Marie College St. Benedict College of Cotabato Saint Rita College - Parañaque UM Cotabato College City of Pasig Culion Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig Loyola College of Culion City of San Fernando Daet Development for Advanced Technology Achievement Camarines Norte State College (DATA) College La Consolacion College - Daet Mid La Union Campus Lady of Peñafrancia College Open University Mabini Colleges Harvardian Colleges Our Lady of Lourdes College Foundation La Union College of Nursing Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Institute of Medical Studies Dagupan City San Lorenzo Ruiz Center of Studies and School Colegio de Dagupan St. John Bosco College of Northern Luzon Dagupan Colleges Foundation Union Christian College Escuela de Nuestra Señora de la Salette University of the Assumption Lyceum Northwestern University Pangasinan Merchant Marine Academy City of San Jose del Monte University of Luzon Hillsdale College University of Pangasinan Sienna College of San Jose Sto. Rosario Sapang Palay College Danao City City of San Juan Colegio de San Antonio de Padua O.B. Montessori Center Manto Memorial Foundation College City of Santiago Northeastern Cebu Colleges Santiago City Colleges Sto. Tomas College Superior Institute of Science & Technology of Santia- Dapa Siargao Island Institute of Technology go City Dapitan City City of Sipalay José Rizal Memorial State University Cabarrus Catholic College Rizal Memorial Institute City of Sorsogon Daraga Aemilianum Institute Bicol College Annunciation College of Bacon Sorsogon Unit Immaculate Conception College - Albay Bicol Merchant Marine College Dasmariñas Sorsogon College of Criminology Brookfield College Speed Computer College De La Salle Health Sciences Institute The Lewis College De La Salle University - Dasmariñas

Far Eastern Polytechnic College Silliman University National College of Science and Technology St. Paul University Dumaguete Oxfordian Colleges Philippine Cambridge School of Law, Arts, Sciences, © University© of RizalSystem Business Economics and Technology PNTC Colleges Southern Luzon College of Business, Maritime, Sci- ence & Technology Datu Odin Sinsuat Bai Malgen Mama College Homefront Institute Datu Paglas Datu Ibrahim Paglas Memorial College Datu Piang Gani L. Abpi Colleges

SPA College Davao City Agro-Industrial Foundation College of the Philippines Assumption College of Davao Ateneo de Davao University Brokenshire College Christian Colleges of Southeast Asia Davao Central College Davao Doctor's College Dumalinao Davao Medical School Foundation College Southern Mindanao College - Agro Tech DMMA College of Southern Philippines Echague Fabie School of Midwifery Isabela State University Ford Academy of the Arts El Salvador Holy Child School of Davao The New El Salvador College Holy Cross Academy of Sasa Esperanza Holy Cross College of Calinan Dr. Domingo B. Tamondong Memorial School Holy Cross of Davao College Estancia Intercity College of Science & Technology Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College John Paul II College of Davao Gapan City Joji Ilagan Career Center Foundation Divina Pastora College José Maria College Gasan MATS College of Technology Marinduque Midwest College Mindanao Kokosai Daigaku General Santos City Mindanao Medical Foundation College Emmanuel College Mount Apo Science Foundation College General Santos Doctors' Medical School Foundation Philippine College of Technology Gensantos Foundation Philippines Women's College of Davao Goldenstate College Rizal Memorial Colleges Holy Trinity College - General Santos City Saint Peter's College of Toril Mindanao Polytechnic College San Pedro College General Santos Campus Tecarro College Foundation, Inc. Nikki Louise College P UM Guianga College Notre Dame of Dadiangas University University of Mindanao Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges University of Southeastern Philippines General Trias University of the Immaculate Conception Ebenezer International Colleges University of the Philippines Mindanao Lyceum of the Philippines University - Cavite Wisdom International School for HE Studies Ginatilan hilippines Del Gallego Holy Trinity College Alfelor Sr. Memorial College Gingoog City Diffun Christ the King College - Gingoog City Quirino State University Gingoog Christian College Digos City Guevarra Institute of Technology Cor Jesu College Goa Dipolog City Fatima School of Science and Technology Andres Bonifacio College Partido College Dipolog City Institute of Technology Partido State University Dipolog Medical Center College Foundation Gov. Generoso Richmond Montessori College Governor Generoso College of Arts, Science & Tech. Saint Vincent's College Guagua Dolores Guagua National Colleges Mater Divinae Gratiae College Mary the Queen College - Pampanga Don Carlos Megabyte College of Science & Technology - Guagua Don Carlos Polytechnic College Saint Michael's College Southern Bukidnon Foundation Academy Guihulngan Dumaguete City Saint Francis College - Guihulngan Colegio de Santa Catalina de Alejandria Guimba Foundation University Eulogio R. Dizon College of Nueva Ecija Maxino College Guinobatan Metro Dumaguete College Programming Language Technique College Negros Oriental State University Republic Colleges of Guinobatan

Gumaca Irosin Eastern Quezon College Veritas College of Irosin Holy Child Jesus College Isabela City Hermosa Basilan State College College of the Most Holy Trinity Claret College of Isabela Hilangos Juan S. Alano Memorial School MLG College of Learning Hindang Island Garden City of Samal Saint Michael College-Hindang Campus UM Peñaplata College Iba Isulan Micro Asia College of Science and Technology King's College of Isulan Ramon Magsaysay Technological University Jimenez Ilagan Adventist Technological Institute St. Ferdinand College - Ilagan Jolo ICTI - Polytechnic College Hadji Buto School of Arts and Trades Iligan Capitol College Sulu Development Technical College Iligan Medical Center College Notre Dame of Jolo College Lyceum of Iligan Foundation Southwestern Mindanao Islamic Institute Masters Technological Institute of Mindanao Sulu State College Mindanao Sanitarium and Hospital - College of Medi- Juban cal Arts Foundation Holy Family Centre of Studies Foundation Iligan Institute of Technology Kabacan Saint Michael's College of Iligan Northern Cotabato Colleges Foundation Saint Peter's College-Iligan City Saint Luke's Institute of Technology Santa Monica Institute of Technology St. Luke's Institute Iloilo City University of Southern Mindanao ACSI Business and Computer School Kabankalan City Cabalum Western College Central Philippines State University Central Philippine University Southland College Colegio de San Jose - Jaro Kalibo Colegio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus Aklan Catholic College Computer College of the Visayas Aklan Polytechnic Institute De Paul College Garcia College of Technology Dominican College of Iloilo Northwestern Visayan Colleges Iloilo Doctors' College Panay Technological College Iloilo Science and Technology University Saint Gabriel College John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University - Kananga Arevalo & Molo José Navarro Polytechnic College Palmares Computer College Kibawe Philippine College of Aeronautics, Science & Tech. Roman C. Villalon Memorial Colleges Foundation St. Anne College of Iloilo Kiblawan St. Paul University Iloilo Serapion C. Basalo Memorial Foundation College St. Therese - MTC Colleges - La Fiesta Kidapawan City St. Therese - MTC Colleges - Magdalo Colegio de Kidapawan University of Iloilo Notre Dame of Kidapawan College University of San Agustín Kitcharao West Visayas State University Caraga Institute of Technology Western Institute of Technology Koronadal City Imelda Green Valley College Foundation Southwestern Philippines Foundation College King's College of Marbel Imus Marbel School of Science and Technology Imus Institute Notre Dame of Marbel University Montessori Professional College - Imus Regency Polytechnic College Southdale International School of Science, Arts and The Doctor's Clinic and Hospital School Foundation Techology La Carlota City Southern Philippines Institute of Science and Tech. La Carlota City College Unida Christian Colleges La Consolacion College - La Carlota City La Trinidad Indang Benguet Central College Cavite State University Benguet State University Infanta BVS College Northern Quezon Cooperative College Cordillera Career Development College Rizal Marine and Techno-Computer College Laak Initao Laak Institute Foundation Initao College Labason Ipil Southern Peninsula College Dr. Aurelio Mendoza Memorial College Southern Philippine College Marian College St. Mary's College of Labason Sibugay Technical Institute Iriga City Labo Ceguera Technological College Camarines Norte College

hilippines La Consolacion College - Iriga City Lagangilang Regina Mondi College Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology University of Northeastern Philippines Lake Sebu University of Saint Anthony Santa Cruz Mission School Worldtech Resources Foundation - Iriga City Lala North Central Mindanao College P

Lamitan City Lucban Mariam School of Nursing Southern Luzon State University Mindanao Autonomous College Foundation Lamut University© ofthe East Ifugao State University Laoag City Data Center College of the Philippines - Laoag City Divine Word College of Laoag Northern Christian College Northwestern University Lapu-Lapu City Indiana Aeronautics University Flight Dynamic School of Aeronautics Larena Siquijor State College Las Navas Colegio de Las Navas Las Piñas Dr. Filemon C. Aguilar Memorial College Philippine Merchant Marine School (PPMS) Bernardo College Colegio de Santa Monica - Manila Las Piñas College Lucena City University of Perpetual Help System DALTA Calayan Educational Foundation Lavezares City College of Lucena Colegio de San Juan Samar Columbus College Lebak Inter-Global Maritime College Lebak Family Doctor's School of Midwifery Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation Notre Dame of Salaman College Maryhill College Legazpi City Quezon Center for Research and Studies Ago Medical and Educational Center - Bicol Christian Sacred Heart College of Lucena College of Medicine Saint Anne College of Lucena Aquinas University of Legazpi Lumba-Bayabao Bicol University Central Basak Islamic Regional College Computer Arts and Technological College Lumbatan De Vera Institute of Technology Lanao Agricultural College Divine Word College of Legazpi Lupi MABA Computer Oriented High School & College La- St. Peter Baptist College Foundation boratory and Tutorial Center Foundation Maasin City Mariners' Polytechnic Colleges Foundation - Legazpi Saint Joseph College - Maasin City Southern Luzon Technological College Foundation The College of Maasin Tanchuling College Mabalacat Lemery Dee Hwa Liong College Foundation Lemery Colleges Jose C. Feliciano College Foundation Libacao Padova College Libacao College of Science and Technology Saint Anthony College of Technology Libmanan Mabini Luis H. Dilanco Sr. Foundation College Mabini College of Batangas Ligao City Macabebe Albay Institute of Technology Pampanga Colleges Liloan Magalang La Consolacion College - Liloan Pampanga State Agricultural University Limay Maigo Limay Polytechnic College Maigo School of Arts and Trades Lingayen Maitum Pangasinan Memorial College Edenton Mission College Pangasinan State University Makati City Saint Columban's College Asia Pacific College The Adelphi College Asian Institute for Distance Education Lingsat Asian Institute of Management Saint Louis College - City of San Fernando Assumption College CAP College Foundation Lipa City Information & Comm. Technology Academy Batangas College of Arts and Sciences International Academy of Management & Economics De La Salle Lipa Makati Medical Center College of Nursing Lipa City Colleges Philippine Public Safety College Lipa City Public College Malabang Oblates of St. Joseph College of Philosophy Lanao Educational Institute Los Baños Colegio de Los Baños De La Salle Araneta University Trace College Malabon City University of the Philippines Open University City of Malabon University University of the Philippines Los Baños Malasiqui Lucao Malasiqui Agno Valley College Kingfisher School of Business and Finance Perpetual Help College of Pangasinan

Malaybalay City Informatics College Manila Bukidnon State University Interface Computer College Mindanao Arts and Technological Institute La Consolacion College - Manila San Isidro College Lyceum of the Philippines University Malita Manuel L. Quezon University Southern Philippine Agri-Business, Marine and Mapua Institute of Technology Aquatic School of Technology Mary Chiles College Mallig Mary Johnston College Mallig Plains College National University Mambajao Pamantasang Normal ng Pilipinas Camiguin Polytechnic State College Philippine Christian University Fatima College of Camiguin Philippine Cultural College Mamburao Philippine Merchant Marine School - Manila Occidental Mindoro National College-Mamburao Philippine School of Business Administration - Manila Manaoag Philippine Women's University Our Lady of Manaoag College Polytechnic University of the Philippines St. Camillus College of Manaoag St. Paul University System Mandaluyong City Technological University of the Philippines International Baptist College The National Teachers College Jose Rizal University Perpetual Help College of Manila Namei Polytechnic Institute Wesleyan College of Manila Our Lady of Guadalupe Colleges Yaman Lahi Foundation - Emilio Aguinaldo College Rizal Technological University Manukan Mandaon Saint Estanislao Kostka College Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa, Sr. Memorial State College of Maramag Agriculture and Technology Maramag Colleges Mandaue City Philippine Computer College Benedicto College Maranding Cebu Doctors' University Christ the King College De Maranding Larmen De Guia Memorial College Lanao School of Science and Technology Royal Christian College Marawi City Trade-Tech International Science Institute Adiong Memorial Polytechnic State College Mangaldan BUAD Agricultural School Metro-Dagupan Colleges Bubong Marzok Memorial Foundation College Mangatarem Cali Paramedical College Foundation Mystical Rose College of Science and Technology Dansalan Polytechnic College

© Philippine© Christian University Datu Mala - Muslim Mindanao Islamic College Jamiatu Marawi Al-Islamia Foundation Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao Jamiatul Philippine Al-Islamia Lake Lanao College Lanao Islamic Paramedical College Foundation Mapandi Memorial Medical and Educational Center Incorporated College Marawi Capitol College Foundation Marawi Islamic College Masiricampo-Abantas Memorial College Mindanao Islamic Computer College Mindanao State University Lanao National College of Arts and Trades Philippine Muslim Teachers' College Saffrullah M. Dipatuan Foundation Academy Senator Ninoy Aquino College Foundation Marikina City Marikina Polytechnic College Manila Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina ABE International Business College Mariveles Access Computer and Technical College Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific Arellano University Masbate Asian Social Institute Masbate College Centro Escolar University Osmeña Colleges Chiang Kai Shek College Ovilla Technical College Chinese General Hospital Colleges Southern Bicol Colleges Colegio de San Juan de Letran - Manila Liceo de Masbate College of the Holy Spirit of Manila Masinloc Concordia College Northern Zambales College De La Salle College of Saint Benilde Masiu De La Salle University Lanao College of Criminology De Ocampo Memorial College Montashir Islamic Colleges Emilio Aguinaldo College Unda Memorial National Agricultural School Eulogio Aman Rodriguez Institute of Science Matanao &Technology South Philippine Adventist College Far Eastern University Mati FEATI University Davao Oriental State College of Science and Tech. Guzman College of Science and Technology Mati Doctors College Mati Polytechnic College

Mauban Orani Pambayang Kolehiyo ng Mauban Saint Patrick College Miagao Ormoc City University of the Philippines Visayas Ormoc City School of Arts and Trades Midsayap Saint Peter's College of Ormoc Cotabato Medical Foundation College San Lorenzo Ruiz College of Ormoc Notre Dame of Midsayap College Sto. Niño College of Ormoc Southern Christian College Syntacs Computer College - Ormoc Mlang Western Leyte College of Ormoc City Southern Baptist College Oroquieta City Central Mindanao Computer School Dr. Solomon U. Molina College Molave Southern Capital Colleges Blancia Carreon College Foundation Stella Maris College - Oroquieta City Montalba Ozamis City Pamantasan ng Montalban La Salle University Morong Medina College Tomas Claudio Memorial College Misamis Institute of Technology Mt. Nebo Misamis University Mountain View College Padada Muntinlupa City Southeastern College of Padada Criminal Justice College Padre Burgos Lyceum of Alabang Saint James College of Padre Burgos Murcia Paete Central Philippine Adventist College Eastern Laguna Colleges Musuan Pagadian City Central Mindanao University Eastern Mindanao College of Technology Naawan Lucan Polytechnic College Mindanao State University-Naawan Pagadian Capitol College Nabua Philippine Technological & Marine Sciences - Zambo- Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges anga del Sur Naga City Saint Columban College Ago Foundation College Southern Mindanao College Ateneo de Naga University Zamboanga del Sur Maritime Institute of Technology Brentwood College of Asia International School Pagbilao Mariners' Polytechnic Colleges - Panganiban CVE Colleges Naga College Foundation Sea and Sky College Naga View Adventist College Universidad de Santa Isabel La© De Salle-College of SaintBenilde University of Nueva Caceres Worldtech Resources Foundation - Naga City Naguilian Philippine Central College of Arts, Science and Tech. Naic Mansfield Technological College Western Colleges

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Saint Augustine Colleges Foundation Angelicum College Saint Paul College of Technology Asia School of Arts and Sciences - The College of Saint Rose College Educational Foundation Information Technology Parañaque Asian College Universal College of Nursing Ateneo de Manila University - Quezon City Parang Capitol Medical Centre Colleges Alexian College of Parang Central Colleges of the Philippines Parang Foundation College Colegio de San Lorenzo Southern Philippines College of Sciences and Health College of St. Catherine Education De Los Santos College STI College Pasay City Dr. Carlos S. Lanting College - Quezon City Air Link International Aviation College Entrepreneurs School of Asia Asian Institute of Maritime Studies FEU-Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Flight School International FEU-FERN College Lacson College Grace Christian College Manila Adventist Medical Center and School of Medi- Informatics College Eastwood Informatics College Quezon City cal Arts Institute of Community and Family Health, Inc. Manila Tytana College J.P. Sioson General Hospital and Colleges Metro Business College - Pasay Kalayaan College Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasay Kester Grant College Philippines Philippine Law School Mary the Queen College of Science and Technology Philippine State College of Aeronautics Metro Manila College San Juan de Dios Educational Foundation Miriam College Southeastern College National Polytechnic College of Science & Technology Pasig City New England College Development Academy of The Philippines Nova Computer College Greenville College NOVAGEN College of Quezon City La Consolacion College - Pasig Our Lady of Lourdes Technological College Pasig Catholic College Our Lord's Grace Montessori School and Colleges University of Asia and the Pacific Pamantasan ng New Era Passi City Philippine Dominican Center of Institutional Studies Gov. Angel Medina Foundation College Philippine Rehabilitation Institute Foundation Passi City College Philippine Women's University - Quezon City Pateros PMI Colleges - Quezon City Pateros Technological College Quezon City Polytechnic University Peñablanca Republican College International School of Asia and the Pacific Saint Bernadette College of Health and Science Medical Colleges of Northern Philippines Saint Francis Divine College Pila Saint Pedro Poveda College San Antonio de Padua College Samson College of Science and Technology Pili Siena College Central Bicol State University of Agriculture Southeast Asian College Pili Capital College St. Bernadette of Lourdes College Pinamalayan St. James College of Quezon City Abada College St. John of Beverly School Eastern Mindoro Institute of Technology & Sciences St. John Technological College of the Philippines IATEC Computer College St. Joseph's College of Quezon City

Institute of Business, Science and Medical Arts © Foundation University Southwestern Institute of Business and Technology Pioduran West Coast College Placer Southern Masbate Roosevelt College Polangui Colegio de Santa Monica of Polangui Polomolok Notre Dame-Siena College of Polomolok Poro Mount Moriah College Puerto Galera Prince of Peace College Puerto Princesa City Fullbright College Holy Trinity University Palawan State University Palawan Technological College Quezon St. Luke's College of Medicine William H. Quasha Asian Institute of Technology and Education Memorial Irene B. Antonio Technological College St. Mary's College Quezon Institute of Technology St. Paul University-Quezon City

hilippines Quezon City Stella Maris College - Quezon City Alejandro Colleges STI College Quezon Avenue AMA Computer University Tech Pacific College Trinity University of Asia University of the East - Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center P

University of the Philippines System San Manuel University of the Philippines - Diliman Carthel Science Educational Foundation Villagers Montessori College San Mateo World Citi Colleges St. Matthew College Rizal San Miguel Colegio de San Francisco Javier Josefina H. Cerilles State College Rosario Saint Paul College of San Miguel Teodoro M. Luansing College of Rosario San Narciso Roxas Magsaysay Memorial College of Zambales Clarendon College Philippine Merchant Marine Academy John Paul College San Pablo City Paradigm College of Science and Technology Canossa College Roxas College Dalubhasaan Ng Lungsod Ng San Pablo Roxas City Laguna College Capiz State University San Pablo Colleges San Pedro Colegio de la Purisima Concepcion Casa Del Niño College College of St. John - Roxas Colegio de San Pedro DAV College Filamer Christian College International Electronics and Technical Institute I Hercor College Laguna Northwestern College St. Anthony College of Roxas City Laguna Science and Technology College Sablayan Marina Ching College Our Lady of Assumption College Colegio de San Sebastian - Sablayan Saint Francis Institute of Computer Studies Sagay City Saint Louis Anne Colleges Northern Negros State College of Science & Tech. San Pedro College of Business Administration Saint Maria Saint Joseph College of Bulacan Philippine© Women’s University San Antonio Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation San Carlos City Central College of Pangasinan Central Negros College Colegio de Santa Rita Palaris College Saint Therese College San Carlos College Tañon College Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation San Fernando City CICOSAT Colleges Lorma Colleges Northern Philippines College for Maritime Science and Technology San Francisco Saint Francis Xavier College San Francisco Colleges Southway College of Technology San Juan City San Ildefonso Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication Bulacan Agricultural State College Dominican College San Isidro San Leonardo General de Jesus College Dr. Gloria D. Lacson Foundation Colleges San Jacinto L.F. Gonzales College of Science and Technology Liceo de San Jacinto Foundation San Rafael San Jorge Baliuag Maritime Foundation Samar State College of Agriculture and Forestry San Vicente Central San Jose Lyceum of Northern Luzon Divine Word College of San Jose Santa Ana Don Jose Ecleo Memorial Foundation College of Sci- Holy Cross College - Pampanga ence and Technology St. Mary's Angel College of Pampanga Occidental Mindoro State College Santa Cruz Occidental Mindoro National College-Labangan Cam- Columban College - Sta. Cruz, Zambales pus Santa Maria Occidental Mindoro National College-Murtha Campus Fortunato F. Halili National Agricultural School Saint Anthony's College - Antique Santa Rosa San Jose City Holy Cross College - Nueva Ecija Colleges of the Republic Santiago City Mater Redemptoris College of San Jose City Cagayan Valley Computer and Information Technolo- San José Christian Colleges gy College Infant Jesus Montessori School (College Department) San Jose del Monte Metropolitan School of Science and Technology Academia de San Lorenzo Dema Ala Northeastern College First City Providential College Patria Sable Corpus College Colegio de San Gabriel Arcangel University of La Salette La Concepcion College Sapang Dalaga San Juan Medina Foundation College Batangas Eastern College Science City of Múñoz Saint Mary's College of San Juan Central Luzon State University Thames International Business School

Siasi Sto. Tomas Central Sulu College Davao Winchester Colleges Lapak Agricultural College Estela College Sibalom Kapalong College of Agricultural Sciences and Tech- University of Antique nology Sibulan Lyceum of the Philippines University - St. Cabrini Negros Maritime College Foundation College of Allied Medicine © De La© De Salle University Subic Kolehiyo ng Subic Sultan Kudarat Sal Foundation College Sultan Kudarat Islamic Academy Foundation College Sultan Naga Dimaporo Lanao del Norte Agricultural College Surallah Holy Child College of Information Technology Surallah National Agricultural School Northeastern Mindanao Colleges Surigao City Saint Jude Thaddeus Institute of Technology St. Paul University Surigao Surigao Education Center Surigao State College of Technology Taal Rizal College of Taal Tabaco City Silang Amando Cope College Adventist International Institute of Advanced Stud.s Daniel B. Peña Memorial College Foundation Adventist University of the Philippines Perpetual Help Paramedical College Philippine Missionary Institute Tabaco College Rogationist College Tabontabon Silay City Colegio de Sta. Lourdes of Leyte Foundation Mater Dei College - Silay City Tabuk Silay Institute Cordillera A+ Computer Technology College Sindangan CS Colleges of Tabuk Philippine Advent College Kalinga Colleges of Science and Technology Saint Joseph College Kalinga State University Siniloan Saint Louis College of Bulanao Laguna State Polytechnic University Saint Tonis College Sipocot Tacloban City Felix O. Alfelor Sr. Foundation College Asian Development Foundation College Siquijor Colegio de la Salle Fondation de Tacloban Balite Institute of Technology Doña Remedos Trinidad Romualdez Medical Found. Quezon Memorial Institute of Siquijor Dr. V. Orestes Romualdez Educational Foundation Sison Eastern Visayas State University Northern Luzon Adventist College Holy Infant College Soccoro Holy Spirit College Foundation of Leyte Bucas Grande Foundation College Holy Virgin of Salvation Foundation College Grace Mission College J.E. Mondejar Computer College Sogod Leyte Colleges Saint Thomas Aquinas College Leyte Normal University Southern Leyte State University Leyte Polytechnic College Solano Leyte School of Professionals Aldersgate College Sacred Heart College of Tacloban City Fuzeko Polytechnic College Saint Scholastica's College of Health Sciences Sorsogon City University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban Coll. Computer Communication Development Institute— Tacurong Saint Louise de Marillac College of Sorsogon Robert's College of Business Administration Sorsogon State College Notre Dame of Tacurong College South Upi Quezon Colleges of Southern Philippines South Upi College Southern Mindanao Institute of Technology Sta. Ana Sultan Kudarat Educational Institution Saint Anthony's College Sultan Kudarat State University Sta. Cruz Olivarez College Tagaytay ACTS Computer College Tagbilaran City Laguna Santiago Educational Foundation BIT International College Laguna University Bohol Island State University Santa Cruz Institute Bohol Wisdom School Union College Cristal e-College Sta. Elena Holy Name University Sta. Elena (Camarines Norte) College PMI Colleges - Bohol Sta. Maria University of Bohol Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College Taguig City Saint Mary's College Enderun Colleges Sta. Rosa City Global City Innovative College Dominican College of Santa Rosa Laguna Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Taguig SRCBC University Centre The Fisher Valley College

Tagum City Tuba Aces Tagum College International Christian Colleges Arriesgado College Foundation Tubigon Liceo de Davao Mater Dei College - Bohol North Davao College Tagum Foundation Tudela Saint Mary's College of Tagum Northwestern Mindanao Christian Colleges Tagum Doctors College Tuguegarao City UM Tagum College Cagayan State University Talacognon Central College of the North West Agusan Colleges FL Vargas College - Tuguegaro Talibon John Wesley College Blessed Trinity College Maila Rosario Colleges MCN College Talisay Philippine Law Enforcement College Camarines Norte School of Law, Arts and Sciences St. Paul University Philippines Carlos Hilado Memorial State College Talisay City University of Cagayan Valley Asian College of Technology - Talisay University of St. Louis - Tuguegarao Cebu Sacred Heart College Tumauini Collegium Societatis Angeli Pacis HGB College Tupi Microsystem International Institute of Technology Adventist College of Technology Talisay City College Tambac South East Asian Institute of Technology International Colleges of Asia Ubay Tanauan City Bohol Northern Star College Inc. Christian College of Tanauan Upi DMMC Institute of Health Sciences Hiland Institute Colleges First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities Upi Agricultural College - Provincial Technological Tanauan Institute Institute of Technology Tanay Upper Jasa-An International Peace Leadership College Colegio de Santo Niño de Jasaan San Ildefonso College Urdaneta City University of Rizal System International Colleges for Excellence Tandag Panpacific University North Philippines Saint Theresa College Valencia City Tandag City Alemarz School of Science and Technology Surigao del Sur State University Philippine College Foundation Tangub City San Agustin Institute of Technology Gov. Alfonso D. Tan College Valencia Colleges Valenzuela City Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Children of Mary Immaculate College Tanjay Our Lady of Fatima University Diaz College St. Louis College - Valenzuela Villaflores College Victoria Tanuan ACMCL College La Consolacion College - Tanauan Mina De Oro Institute of Science and Technology Oriental Mindoro State University Tanza P Power School of Technology Victorias City Tarlac City La Salle College - Victorias Vigan City Central Luzon Doctors' Hospital Educational Inst. Data Center College of the Philippines College of the Holy Spirit of Tarlac Osias Colleges Divine Word College of Vigan University of Northern Philippines Tarlac State University hilippines United School of Science and Technology Colleges Villasis NJ Valdez Colleges Foundation Taytay Virac Harris Memorial College Catanduanes Colleges National College of Business and Arts Catanduanes Institute of Technology Found. Siena College of Taytay Catanduanes State University Tayug Wao Luna Colleges Adiong Memorial College Foundation Ternate Del Sur Good Shepherd College Cavite West Point College Zamboanga City Tigaon Ateneo de Zamboanga University Lower Isarog Exponent Foundation Brent Hospital and Colleges Inc. Sta. Clara College Computer Technologies Institute of Zamboan- Tigbauan St. Therese - MTC Colleges - Tigbauan ga City Tiwi Hmij - Philippine Islamic College Our Lady of Salvation College Immaculate Conception Archdiocesan School Mein College Toledo City Pilar College Andres Soriano Memorial College Southern City Colleges Consolatrix College of Toledo City Universidad de Zamboanga Trece Martires City Western Mindanao Cooperative College Colegio de Amore Western Mindanao State University Trinidad Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College Trinidad Municipal College Zamboanga State College of Marine Science Tuao and Technology Lyceum of Tuao

Quick Facts about Singapore

Population 5.470 million

GDP $ 307.9 billion

Human Development Index 0.912 (11)

Size (Sq. km) 716

Gross Enrolment Ratio (%) -

Higher Education Institutions 8

Language of Instruction English

Recent Laws/Decrees and Strategic Plans: Education (ITE). There are three publicly- funded universities and five polytechnics. Private Education Act (Revised 2011) (2009)

Education Act (1957) revised in 1985 The Ministry of Education has put in place Republic Act No. 7722, "The Higher Education Act" (1994) distinctive quality assurance frameworks (QAFs) for its autonomous Universities, Polytechnics, Institute of Technical Education Singapore is in size by far the smallest and 2 publicly-funded private arts institutions. ASEAN state, yet it has also the strongest The QAFs seek to encourage institutions’ economic force, ranging on rank eleven in the continual self-learning, quality enhancement Human Development Index. Together with and development, as well as to ensure Brunei Darussalam it is considered High accountability for the use of public funds. Income (nonOECD) by the World Bank. Each institution is validated every 5 years and Singapore’s Education system is worldwide involves an institutional self-assessment, an recognised and is considered one of the best, external validation by an external review due to its lifelong learning approach. panel (comprising local and international Primary education lasts for six years and is academics and industry leaders), and follow- compulsory. Secondary school pupils are up initiatives by the institutions after the placed in the Special, Express, Normal external validation. (Academic) or Normal (Technical) course according to how they performed at the © Stefanie© Mallow Primary School-leaving Examination (PSLE). Students who complete secondary education may proceed to pre-university education at the Junior Colleges/Centralised Institutes or pursue studies at the ITE or the Polytechnics. Pre-university education prepares students for the GCE A-Level examination at the end of the two-year Junior ingapore ingapore College or three-year Centralised Institute course.

Post-secondary education is provided by three kinds of institutions: universities,

S polytechnics, and the Institute of Technical

Doctor’s Degree

Thesis required

Min. 2 years Advanced Specialist Diploma Diploma

Master’sMaster’s Degree Degree Polytecnic Polytechnic

ThesisThesis required required 2 years Postgraduate Diploma in Education Graduate 1—3 years ITE 1 year Work Experience Bachelor’s Degree

Pass = 3 years Diploma Honours = 4 years Diploma in Certificate Polytechnic Education Medicine = 5 years ITE ITE 3—5 2 years Undergraduate

Singapore-Cambridge General Certifi- cate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A(GCE Level) A Level) 12—13

Singapore-Cambridge General Certifi- cate of Education Ordinary Level (GCE

Secondary School O Level) 10—11

Disclaimer: Simplified version. Singapore uses “lifelong learning” system. For a more detailed description and information please visit: www.moe.gov.sg/education/post-secondary

Types of Higher Education Institutions:

University

Polytechnic

Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

Bodies 1. Ministry of Education www.moe.gov.sg 2. Council for Private Education - CPE www.cpe.gov.sg 3. National Research Foundation - NRF www.nrf.gov.sg

Source: IAU WHED Latest Update 2009. Bodies updated 2015

HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Singapore Lasalle College of the Arts SIM University Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Singapore Institute of Technology Nanyang Technological University Singapore Management University National University of Singapore Singapore University of Technology and Design © Stefanie© Mallow ingapore ingapore S

HEDBIB is a database of references on higher education systems, management, planning, policy, and evaluation. It has been maintained by the IAU since 1988, and was redeveloped and upgraded in 2010.

It aspires to be the ultimate source for publications related to Higher Education from around the world. It is accessible and searchable online.

Contact: Amanda Sudic

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A sample of recent references from HEDBIB

2016

Quality assurance: guide to AUN-QA assessment at institutional level: version 2.0 ASEAN University Network [AUN]. Bangkok: AUN, 2016.

2015

ASEAN qualifications reference framework and national qualifications frameworks: state of play report European Union Support to Higher Education in ASEAN Region [SHARE]. Jakarta: SHARE, 2015.

Asia: The next higher education superpower Rajika Bhandari, Alessia Lefébrure, Eds. New York: IIE, 2015. (Global Education Research Reports, 9)

Higher education cooperation with ASEAN: building towards integration or manufacturing consent? Hart Feuer, Anna-Katharina Hornidge. In: Comparative Education, v. 51, no. 3, August 2015

Higher education transformations for global competitiveness in Asia [Special Issue] International Association of Universities [IAU]. Higher Education Policy, v. 28, no. 1, March 2015

Regional integration through education innovation, exchange and cooperation: institutionalization beyond the ASEAN Community. Fernando Palacios, Masami Isoda, Eds. Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization [SEAMEO]. Bangkok: SEAMEO, 2015.

2014

Higher education in Asia: expanding out, expanding up, the rise of graduate education and university research UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Montreal: UIS, 2014.

Quick Facts about Thailand

Population 67.73 million

GDP $404.8 billion

Human Development Index 0.726 (93)

Size (Sq. km) 513,120

Gross Enrolment Ratio (%) 51

Higher Education Institutions 150

Language of Instruction Thai, English

Recent Laws/Decrees and Strategic Plans:

Second 15-Year Long Range Plan Higher Education (2008-2022) (2008)

Government Teacher and Education Personnel Act, B.E. 2547 levels. The Office of the (2004), Amended, B.E. 2550 (2007) Higher Education Commission (OHEC), Ministry of Education, Private Higher Education Act, B.E. 2546 (2003) is responsible for higher National Education Act, B.E. 2542 (1999), Amended B.E. 2545 (2002) education. The Thai education system is composed of both public and private institutions. Tuition and fees vary from university to university. Thailand is in the heart of ASEAN,

bordering Malaysia, Myanmar, Lao PDR, and All programmes offered in universities are Cambodia. Most of the inter-Asian officially recognized and accredited by the organisations are located in Bangkok, Office of the Higher Education Commission, Thailand’s capital. It is a Middle Income Ministry of Education. (ONESQA). Country according to the World Bank.

Formal education is divided into two levels Anna© GarunaLudwig basic education and higher education. Basic Education is free of charge in public schools and divided into three levels (pre-primary, primary and secondary). It follows a 6-3-3 structure where six-year primary (Prathom 1 to 6) and three-year lower secondary education (Mathayom 1 to 3) are compulsory. At the upper secondary level (Mathayom 4 to 6), schools are divided into 2 major tracks: general (academic), and vocational. At the end of upper secondary school pupils sit for the Upper Secondary School Certificate (Mattayom Suksa 6). hailand hailand

Higher Education is provided at 150 institutions, based on a 15 year long range plan on HE started in 2008. Higher education

T is divided into two levels; diploma and degree

Doctorate

(Level 6 Thai NQF—HEd)

Min. 3 years Higher Graduate Diploma

(Level 5 Thai NQF—HEd)

Masters Degree 1,5 year (Level 4 Thai NQF—HEd) Min. 1 year Graduate Graduate Diploma

(Level 3 Thai NQF—HEd) Bachelor’s Degree 1 year (Level 2 Thai NQF—HEd)

Advanced Diploma

(Level 1 Thai NQF—HEd) Undergraduate 4—6 years 3 years

Central University Admission Process

Upper Secondary School Certificate

Secondary School 6 years

Types of Higher Education Institu- Specialized/ Comprehensive University tions: Research/ Graduate University Liberal Arts University Community College

Bodies Ministry of Education www.moe.go.th Office of the Higher Education Commission - OHEC www.inter.mua.go.th Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment - ONESQA www.onesqa.or.th Association of Private Higher Education Institutions of Thailand - APHEIT www.apheit.org Council of University Presidents of Thailand - CUPT www.cupt-thailand.net

Bodies responsible for Recognition Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment - ONESQA www.onesqa.or.th

Source: IAU WHED Latest Update 2014. Bodies updated 2015

HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Amphur Muang Banglamung Princess of Naradhiwas University Asian University Bangkok Bangsaen Chulalongkorn University Burapha University

South-East Asia University Chulalongkorn© University Assumption University of Thailand Dhurakij Pundit University University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Kasem Bundit University Kasetsart University Bangkok University Bangkokthonburi University Krirk University Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University Mahamakut Buddhist University North Bangkok University Bansomdet Chaopraya Rajabhat University Chandrakasem Rajabhat University Phranakhon Rajabhat University Ramkhamhaeng University Rattana Bundit University Saint John's University Buriram Siam University Buriram Rajabhat University

© Siam© University Chachoengsao Rajabhat Rajanagarindra University Chaiyaphum Chaiyaphum Rajabhat University Chanthaburi Rambhai Barni Rajabhat University Chiang Mai Chiang Mai University The Far Eastern University Maejo University North-Chiang Mai University Payap University Chiang Mai Rajabhat University Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna Mae Fah Luang University Chiangrai Rajabhat University Silpakorn University Chiangrai College Srinakharinwirot University Chonburi Sripatum University Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok St. Theresa International College Dusit Mahanakhon University of Technology Suan Dusit Rajabhat University King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University Rajamangala University of Technology Khrungthep Hatyai Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon Hatyai University Thammasat University Kalasin Thonburi University Kalasin Rajabhat University Arsom Silp Institute of Art Kamphaeng Phet Chulabhorn Graduate Institute Kamphaeng Phet Rajabhat University National Institute of Development Administration Kanchanaburi Rajapark Institute Kanchanaburi Rajabhat University Pathumwan Institute of Technology Western University King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang Khon Khaen King Mongkut's Institute of Technology North Bangkok Khon Kaen University Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology North-Eastern University Dusit Thani College CollegeKlong Luang of Asian Scholars Bangkok Suvarnabhumi College Asian Institute of Technology Saint Louis College Southeast Bangkok College Lampang Siam College of Technology Nation University Thongsook College Lampang Inter-Tech College

Loei Phitsanulok University Loei Rajabhat University Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University Lopburi Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Thepsatri Rajabhat University Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat University Mahasarakham Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi Mahasarakham University Institute of Technology Ayothaya Rajabhat Mahasarakham University Phuket Muang District Phuket Rajabhat University Lampang Rajabhat University Ratchaburi Nakhon Pathom Muban Chombueng Rajabhat University Christian University of Thailand Rayong Mahidol University Chalermkanchana College Rayong Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University Roi Et Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin Roi Et Rajabhat University Kantana Institute Sakon Nakhon Saengtham College Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University Nakhon Phanom University Samkhok Nakhon Ratchasima Shinawatra University Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University Samutprakarn Rajamangala University of Technology Isan Huachiew Chalermprakiet University Suranaree University of Technology Samutsongkram Vongchavalitkul University LIFE - Learning Institute for Everyone Nakhon Ratchasima College Saraburi Phanomwan College of Technology Asia-Pacific International University Sisaket Nakhon Sawan Sisaket Rajabhat University Chaopraya University Chalermkanchana University The University of Central Thailand Nakhon Sawan Rajabhat University Asian© InstituteofTechnology Nakhon Si Thammarat Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University Walailak University Srisophon College Southern College of Technology Nongbualamphu Pitchayabundit College © Suranaree© InstituteofTechnology

Songkla T Songkla Rajabhat University Prince of Songkla University Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya Thaksin University International Buddhist College Suratthani hailand Suratthani Rajabhat University Tapee College Surin Nonthaburi Surindra Rajabhat University Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University Tak Panyapiwat Institute of Management Lumnamping College Ratchaphruek College Thanyaburi Pathumthani Eastern Asia University Pathumthani University Rajamangala University of Tech. Thanyaburi Thonburi Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University under the Royal Dhonburi Rajabhat University Rangsit University Ubon Ratchathani Pattani Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University Yala Islamic University Ratchathani University Stamford International University Ubon Rajathanee University Phayao The Eastern University of Management & Tech. University of Phayao Udon Thani Phetchabun Udon Thani Rajabhat University Phetchabun Rajabhat University Santapol College Phetchaburi Rajabhat University Uttaradit Webster University Thailand Uttaradit Rajabhat University Phitsanulok Yala Naresuan University Yala Rajabhat University

Quick Facts about Vietnam

Population 90.73 million

GDP $ 186.2

Human Development Index 0.666 (116)

Size (Sq. km) 331,212

Gross Enrolment Ratio (%) 30

Higher Education Institutions 70

Languages of Instruction Vietnamese

Recent Laws/Decrees and Strategic Plans: Vietnam is the only country in ASEAN having two different systems leading to a Law on Higher Education - 08/2012/QH13 (2012) Bachelor degree: the longer and also to further leading Dai Hoc and the Cao Law on Vocational Training - 76/2006/QH11 (2006) Dang. Higher education is provided by Law on Education - 38/2005/QH11 (2005) universities and undergraduate schools. It is offered at both public and private institutions. All secondary and higher Vietnam embraces Lao PDR and Cambodia institutions come under the supervision of the and shares a boarder with China. According to Ministry of Education and Training (MoET), the World Bank is Vietnam a Lower Middle with the exception of the 2 national Income Country. universities, which come under the supervision Primary education lasts for five years of the Prime Minister and regional leading to the Certificate of Primary Education. undergraduate schools, which come under the Secondary school education is divided into two supervision of the provincial authorities.

cycles: basic secondary and specialized Anna© GarunaLudwig secondary school. Admission to upper secondary school requires passing a competitive entrance examination. There is also technical and vocational secondary education. Secondary technical schools provide students with an intermediate level of technical skills. Students are enrolled in vocational training schools at two levels: at the lower level, the duration of courses ranges from less than a year to three years. At the upper secondary level, three to four-year courses are offered. Upon graduation, students obtain a diploma. At the end of secondary ietnam ietnam education, pupils sit for the Bang Tot Nghiep Pho Thong examination administered by the MoET. They then have to pass an entrance examination to know where they will be enrolled. V

Tien si (Doctorate)

University

2—4 years

Thac si (Master)

University

Graduate 2 years

Dai hoc (Bachelor)

University

Cao dang (Bachelor)

Undergraduate School

Undergraduate 4—6 years 3 years

Entrance Exam

Bàng Tót Nghiêp Phó Thông Diploma of Vocational Secondary Bàng(Secondary Tót Nghiêp SchoolPhó Thông12 years Education Leaving(Secondary Certificate) School 3 – 4 years basic secondary Education Leaving Certificate) 1—2 years upper secondary Education Secondary School

Types of Higher Education Institutions:

Dai hoc: University

Cao dang: Undergraduate School

Bodies

1. Ministry of Education and Training - MoET www.moet.gov.vn 2. Department of Education Testing and Accreditation EMail : [email protected] 3. Association of Vietnam Universities and Colleges - AVU&C EMail : [email protected]

Source: IAU WHED Latest Update 2010/2011. Bodies updated 2015

HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Cân-Tho Hô Chí Minh City Can-Tho University Ho Chi Minh City Music Conservatory Can-Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy Ho Chi Minh City Open University Da Lat City Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture Da Lat University Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics Da Nang City Ho Chi Minh City University of Education Da Nang University of Technology Ho Chi Minh City University of Fine Arts Duy Tan University Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and University of Danang Information Technology Haiphong Ho Chi Minh City University of Law University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Haiphong Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Vietnam Maritime University Ho Chi Minh City University of Performing Arts and Cinema

©Ho ChiMinh City University ofTransport Ho Chi Minh City University of Transport Ho Chi Minh University of Technology Hong Bang University International Hung Vuong University Nong Lam University - Ho Chi Minh City The Banking University of Ho Chi Minh City Ton Duc Thang University University of Technical Education Ho Chi Minh City Van Hien University Van Lang University Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City Huê City

Hue University Hung Yen Hànôi Hung Yen University of Technical Education Academy of Finance, Vietnam Nha Trang City Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam University of Fisheries Foreign Trade University Quy Nhon Hanoi Academy of Theatre and Cinema Quy Nhon University Hanoi Law University Thái Bình Hanoi Medical University Tay Bac University Hanoi National Economics University Thai Binh Medical University Hanoi National University of Education Thai Nguyen City Hanoi Open University Thai Nguyen University Hanoi School of Public Health Thai Nguyen University Hanoi University Thanh Hoa City Hanoi University of Architecture Hong Duc University Hanoi University of Business and Management Vinh City Hanoi University of Culture Vinh University Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts Hanoi University of Mining and Geology Hanoi University of Odonto-Stomatology Hanoi University of Pharmacy Hanoi University of Science and Technology National University of Civil Engineering Thang Long University University of Transport and Communications Vietnam National University - Hanoi Vietnam National University of Agriculture Vietnam University of Commerce Vietnam University of Fine Arts Water Resources University

Host Universities IAU 15th General Conference

Chulalongkorn University is one of the oldest Universities in Thailand and was founded in 1917 by King Vajiravudh (Rama VI). In 1917, the university had four faculties: Arts and Sciences, Public Administration, Engineering and Medicine. The university was named after his father, King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), who laid the foundations for modern education in Thailand. It comprises 19 faculties, 11 research institutes, three teaching institutes and four affiliated institutions as well as the Graduate School. The undergraduate student body is 21,825 and there are currently 10,746 students enrolled in Master degree programs and 2,394 studying for their Doctorate. Chulalongkorn University is ranked the top university in Thailand in every field and is also guaranteed excellent university by Office of Nation Education Standards and Quality Assessment of Thailand. The University has given honorary degrees to heads of state and other international dignitaries, including two U.S. Presidents: Lyndon B. Johnson (October 29, 1966); Bill Clinton (November 26, 1996) and Nelson Mandela (July 17, 1997) www.chula.ac.th

The Asian Institute of Technology promotes technological change and sustainable development in the Asian-Pacific region through higher education, research and outreach. Established in Bangkok in 1959, AIT has become a leading regional postgraduate institution and is actively working with public and private sector partners throughout the region and with some of the top universities in the world. Recognized for its multinational, multicultural ethos, the Institute operates as a self -contained international community at its campus located 40km (25 miles) north of downtown Bangkok, Thailand. Besides the usual labs and academic buildings, the main campus includes housing, sports, and medical facilities, a conference centre, and a library with over 230,000 volumes and 830 print and on-line periodicals. All serve to fulfil AIT’ s mission which is: To develop highly qualified and committed professionals who play leading roles in the region’s sustainable development and its integration into the global economy. www.ait.ac.th

Siam University was founded in 1965 and is one of the oldest and largest private Universities in Thailand. In 2012, Siam University has received National Best Coop. Award Institute by Thai Minister of Education. Siam University three main pillars are Employability, Sustainability, and Diversity. The university is comprised of 12 schools which offer a broad variety of undergraduate, graduate and lifelong education programs. The entire international program use English as medium of instruction. The student body consists of around 15,000 students with the evidence 81,000 graduates in various fields of specialization. Siam University is ranked third amongst private universities for its international student population, and a member of AACSB.

Suranaree University of Technology

Suranaree University of Technology (SUT) was established in 1990 as the first public autonomous university in Thailand under the supervision of the Royal Thai Government. It prides itself in promoting administrative effectiveness and efficiency in its operations. SUT is a scholarly community consisting of the learned and the learners, as well as all kinds of knowledge in sciences, and technology, beneficial to both individuals and society.

Suranaree University of Technology, specialising in science and technology, is determined to produce graduates with quality, knowledge, and integrity leading to wisdom; to create impactful research outputs; to provide academic services to the public through its engagement mission: to adapt, transfer, and develop technology for the sustainable progress of society; and to preserve and enrich the art and culture by adhering to the principles of academic freedom and good governance in the administration.

In 2016, at the young age of 26, Suranaree University of Technology was ranked in the top 13 of Thailand’s universities in the QS University Ranking: Asia. Also, SUT was ranked by Times Higher Education (THE) the 5th in Thailand, the 10th in ASEAN, and in 161st-170th in Asia. These rankings highlight the rapid advancement of SUT and also confirm SUT’s academic potential and capacity that will lead it to the status of a World Class University in the near future.

IAU thanks SUT for sponsoring this publication.

References

International Education Bureau-UNESCO

World data on education: Seventh edition 2010-11. www.ibe.unesco.org/en/document/world-data-education-seventh-edition-2010-11

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

About ASEAN - www.asean.org/asean/about-asean

Encyclopædia Britannica

‘Britannica.com’, in Encyclopædia Britannica (2016) - www.britannica.com

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Human Development Index (2015).

www.hdr.undp.org/en/content/human-development-index-hdi2015

World Bank

World Development Indicators (WDI) (2014) - www.worldbank.org

International Association of Universities (IAU)

World higher education database (WHED) portal - www.whed.net

IAU website - www.iau-aiu.net

Acknowledgements

IAU thanks all Member universities, in particular the Members in ASEAN who sent in pictures:

Cambodia IIC University of Technology www.iic.edu.kh Indonesia Widyatama University www.widyatama.ac.id Malaysia International Islamic University Malaysia www.iium.edu.my Malaysia Islamic Science University of Malaysia www.usim.edu.my Malaysia Lincoln University College www.lincoln.edu.my Malaysia National University of Malaysia www.ukm.my Malaysia Sultan Zainal Abidin University www.unisza.edu.my Malaysia Technical University Malaysia Melaka www.utem.edu.my Malaysia University of Malaya www.um.edu.my Malaysia University of Malaysia Sabah www.ums.edu.my Malaysia University of Technology Malaysia www.utm.my Malaysia University Putra Malaysia www.upm.edu.my Malaysia University Sains Malaysia www.usm.my Philippines Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies www.aiias.edu Philippines Centro Escolar University www.ceu.edu.ph Philippines De La Salle College of Saint Benilde www.benilde.edu.ph Philippines Foundation University www.foundationu.com Philippines Philippine Christian University www.pcu.edu.ph Philippines Philippine Women's University www.pwu.edu.ph Philippines The University of Manila www.um.edu.ph Philippines University of Santo Tomas www.ust.edu.ph Philippines University of the East www.ue.edu.ph Thailand Asian Institute of Technology www.ait.ac.th Thailand Chulalongkorn University www.chula.ac.th Thailand Siam University www.siam.edu Thailand Suranaree University of Technology www.sut.ac.th Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City University of Transport www.hcmutrans.edu.vn

IAU would further like to thank the people who contributed with their pictures to this work:

Anna Garuna Ludwig, Patrick Menke, Mahztravel.com, Kirby Peters and Stefanie Mallow

and the ASEAN University Association Secretariat, who contributed to the part “Key fact on ASEAN and Overview of HE Systems”

Picture courtesy:

Pictures on page 13:

Patrick Menke; Anna Garuna Ludwig; Stefanie Mallow

Pictures to the left:

Anna Garuna Ludwig; Stefanie Mallow; Mahztravel.com

Higher Education Systems in ASEAN is an IAU publication prepared on the occasion of the 15th IAU General Conference held in 2016 in Bangkok, Thailand on the theme: Higher Education: A catalyst for innovative and sustainable societies. This theme is of utmost relevance, taking into consideration the Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal number four. As a community, ASEAN is growing in importance and higher education institutions in the ten member countries are and will continue to play an essential role in ensuring that the integration process serves society. The present publication offers a glimpse at the highly diverse systems of higher education and lists the numerous and growing number of Higher Education institutions in ASEAN as included in IAU’s World Higher Education Database (WHED).

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