In this article, we offer an introduction to the education system of Iran, with insight on how best to evaluate common academic credentials from both the secondary and tertiary levels.

As a follow-up to this profile, WES will be offering a free interactive webinar on April 12 presented by Uzma Majid, WES’ India and South Asia Manager, with opportunities to view sample academic credentials and to submit Iran-related questions at the end of the session.

Since gaining independence from the British in 1971, Qatar has grown from being one of the poorer countries in the Persian Gulf to achieving the highest level of per capita income in the world (by a long shot). Qatar’s wealth is derived largely from its vast oil and gas reserves, and with a population of just over 2 million (est. 2013), the tiny emirate punches well above its weight in terms of regional influence. Nonetheless, demographic issues are cause for significant concern among Qatari citizens (less than 250,000) who accounted for just 6 percent of the 1.25-million strong national workforce in 2009.

The latest report from WES Research & Advisory Services indicates that the global student mobility landscape is driven by students at the undergraduate level.

Four countries have significantly increased their intake of international undergraduate students between 2004 and 2012. However, the U.S. has the greatest potential for overall growth in the international undergraduate market.