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Saudi Arabia
Rising demand for hospitality programs among Saudi scholarship studentsMIP subscribers only
2 Aug 2013Updates | Vocational Education and Training (VET) | Higher education | Transnational education
A prestigious Swiss hotel college has reported rising interest from Saudi students to enrol in hospitality courses. A growing hospitality industry is driving the growing demand.
Saudi Arabia
King Abdullah Scholarship Program extendedMIP subscribers only
18 Feb 2013Updates | Schools | ELICOS | Vocational Education and Training (VET) | Higher education | 27 February 2013
Saudi Arabia’s higher education minister has announced a five-year extension of the King Abdullah Scholarship program (KASP).
Saudi Arabia
New scholarship program for health service workersMIP subscribers only
4 Feb 2013Updates | Vocational Education and Training (VET) | Higher education | 13 February 2013
The Saudi Ministry of Health has introduced a scholarship program for health service providers in the public and private sectors, in an effort to enhance the quality of healthcare.
Saudi Arabia
Budget boost for Saudi Arabian education sectorMIP subscribers only
10 Jan 2013Updates | Schools | ELICOS | Vocational Education and Training (VET) | Higher education
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Finance has allocated SAR204 billion (A$52 billion) for the education, higher education and vocational training sectors in its 2013 budget.
Saudi Arabia
New scheme employs 1200 women in technical and vocational rolesMIP subscribers only
22 Oct 2012Updates | Vocational Education and Training (VET) | 31 October 2012
A new initiative is increasing the number of women in the Saudi workforce, with 1200 women now working in operation and maintenance positions at government and education institutions.
Saudi Arabia
Australian IELTS breaks into the Saudi market for the first timeMIP subscribers only
26 Sep 2012Updates | ELICOS | Higher education
IELTS Australia is offering the IELTS test service in Saudi Arabia for the first time, challenging the British Council’s monopoly.
Saudi Arabia
Australia again on TVTC list for master’s studiesMIP subscribers only
10 Aug 2012Updates | Vocational Education and Training (VET)
The Saudi Technical Education and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) has resumed sending master’s degree students to Australia.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Electronic University to offer online studiesMIP subscribers only
20 Jul 2012Updates | Higher education
The Saudi Electronic University will begin offering online studies in the 2013–14 academic year.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia approves long-term plan for university educationMIP subscribers only
6 Jul 2011Updates | Higher education
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has approved a 25-year, long-term plan for the development of university education in Saudi Arabia. The plan has been prepared in line with best global practices in highe ...

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