Asia/Pacific
REGIONAL WEB SITES
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Education Network: http://www.apec.edu.tw/111.html
The objectives of the Network are high-quality instruction in key subjects;
development of new ways to monitor and improve the performance of education
systems; facilitate mobility of persons and information for human resource development
Asia Pacific Higher Education Research Network: http://www.aprim.net/aphern/aphern.htm
Regional body promoting cooperative activities on regional education issues
Asia-Pacific Quality Network: www.apqn.org
Mission Statement: To enhance the quality of higher education in Asia and
the Pacific region through strengthening the work of quality assurance
agencies and extending the cooperation between them. The members of the
Network are the Quality Assurance Agencies in the Region.
ASEAN: http://www.aseansec.org/800x600.html
Association of South East Asian Nations, houses the Asian Universities Network
Website which contains useful information on issues confronting universities
in the region
Asean-European University Network: http://asea-uninet.uibk.ac.at/
A cooperative body promoting educational ties between European and Asian institutions
of higher education in a wide range of academic fields
Asian Association of Open Universities: http://www.ouhk.edu.hk/~AAOUNet/
Asia Pacific Network of Education and Values education: http://www.unescobkk.org/education/aceid/apnieve.htm
Promotes and develops international education towards peace, human rights, democracy
and sustainable development through inter-country co-operation among individuals
and institutions working in these fields.
Association for Asian Studies: http://www.aasianst.org/
Scholarly, non-political, non-profit professional association open to all persons
interested in Asia. Offers a host of online and bibliographical resources
Association of East Asian Research Universities: http://aearu.ntu.edu.tw/
Serves as a forum for research universities in the region to explore arrears
of mutual interest and to facilitate faculty and student exchange
Association of Pacific Ring Universities: http://apru.nus.edu.sg/apru.html
Consortium of 35 leading universities from 16 economies in the Pacific Rim that
aims to foster cooperation in teaching and research
Association Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher learning: http://www.seameo.org/asaihl/
Regional body providing fellowships, academic exchange programs and a forum
for institutions to strengthen themselves through mutual self help
Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific: http://sut2.sut.ac.th/auap
Working for regional cooperation in higher education
Australian and NZ Ministerial Council: http://www.curriculum.edu.au/mceetya/
Membership of the Council comprises State, Territory, Commonwealth and New Zealand
Ministers with responsibility for the portfolios of education, employment, training
and youth affairs, with Papua New Guinea and Norfolk Island having observer
status
National Council on Open and Distance Education (NCODE), Australasia:
http://ncode.uow.edu.au/
Provides advice to major decision-making bodies on the development of open and
distance education. Promotes excellence in open and distance education
Pacific Islands Regional Association for Distance Education: http://www.col.org/pirade/
Regional Institute of Higher Education and Development (RIHEAD-SEAMO):
http://www.rihed.seameo.org/Organization/organization.html
Organization of member states working to foster efficiency and effectiveness
of higher education in their respective countries. Promotes the exchange and
dissemination of research findings and information on higher education management.
Promotes institutional linkages between member states
South East Asian Ministers of Education Organization: http://www.seameo.org
SEAMEO offers assistance on policy advisement, program design, institutional
development, staff training, and the design of learning materials. SEAMEO draws
on leading experts from its network of centers and on links with local universities,
international organizations and governments
UNESCO Principal Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific: http://www.unescobkk.org
University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific: http://www.umap.org/index.html
A voluntary association of government and non-government representatives of
the higher education sector in the region that aims to achieve enhanced international
understanding through increased mobility of university students and staff
Education Reconstruction Program: http://portal.unesco.org/education/en/ev.php-URL_ID=17154&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html
UNESCO program working for the reconstruction of the Afghan education network
System of Education: http://www.hospitalityguild.com/Education/School_Systems/afghanistan.htm
Australian-American Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbright.com.au/home.htm
Information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Australia
Australian Education International: http://www.aeo.us/
Body under which the Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) works
to develop and support the Australian international education and training industry
through a wide range of activities, products and services
Australian Education Office: http://www.austudies.org/aeo/
A comprehensive source of information on studying at Australian institutions
(either semester, year-long or full degree), Australian student visas, pre-departure
information, scholarships and aid, and more...
Australian National Training Authority: http://www.anta.gov.au/
Authority established to provide a national focus for vocational education and
training (VET).
Australian Qualifications Framework: http://www.aqf.edu.au/index.htm
Unified system of twelve national qualifications in schools, vocational education
and training and the higher education sector. Established to protect quality
in Australian education and qualifications and maintain a register of government
approved accrediting bodies
Australian Studies Network: http://www.fulbright.com.au/nav/12frame.htm
Network of centers dealing with Australian studies
Australian Universities Quality Agency: http://www.auqa.edu.au/
Promotes, audits, and reports on quality assurance in Australian higher education
Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee: http://www.avcc.edu.au/
A plethora of information regarding Australian universities, statistics and
news
Braintrack listing of Australian universities: http://www.worldwide.edu/ci/australia/
Department of education, Science and Training: http://www.dest.gov.au/
Education Network Australia: http://www.edna.edu.au/edna/page1.html
Network of and for the Australian education and training community (government
and non-government schooling systems, vocational education and training, adult
and community education, and higher education)
Griffith University. Institute for Higher Education: http://www.gu.edu.au/centre/gihe/home.html
Higher Ed Consulting: http://www.higheredconsulting.com.au/
Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia: http://www.herdsa.org.au
IDP Education Australia: http://www.idp.edu.au
IDP has a global network of 72 offices in 39 countries and activity in 47 countries
including IELTS training in 24 countries. IDP is an independent not-for-profit
organization owned by 39 of Australia's universities and representing all education
sectors
Melbourne University, Centre for Study of Higher Education: http://www.cshe.unimelb.edu.au
National Database for Research into International Education: http://aei.dest.gov.au/general/research.htm
National Office of Skills Recognition: http://www.detya.gov.au/noosr/default.htm
NOOSR is the national expert and coordinating body on overseas skills assessments
and recognition. Provides links to all accrediting bodies in Australia. Publishes
widely on international education and systems of education
Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia: http://www.odlaa.org/
System of education: http://www.infozee.com/indiatimes/australia/education.htm
Education System: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/bd.rtf
Institution of Engineers: http://www.ieb-bd.org
The Bangladesh Professional Engineers Registration Board has been established
by the Institution of Engineers to recognize "Professional Engineers"
through an assessment mechanism
University Grants Commission/Ministry of Education: http://www.ugc.org/
Designed to safeguard the autonomous character of Bangladeshi universities.
Provides a listing of universities and UGC publications
University Listings: http://www.ugc.org/university_list.htm
Board of Examinations: http://www.education.gov.bt/
Under construction (01/03)
Ministry of Health and Education: http://www.health.gov.bt/
System of education: http://www.lmu.edu/globaled/wwcu/background/bt.rtf
Education Resource Page: http://www.brunet.bn/edu/eduhom.htm
Ministry of Education: http://www.moe.gov.bn/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/bn.rtf
University Listings: http://www.moe.gov.bn/links.htm
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports: http://www.moeys.gov.kh/default.htm
Provides information on the latest education reforms; news and information resources;
and an overview of education in Cambodia that includes statistical data and
institution information
Royal University of Phnom Penh: http://www.aun.chula.ac.th/cambodia.htm
System of Education: http://www.lmu.edu/globaled/wwcu/cambodia.html
University of Tropical Agriculture: http://www.utafoundation.org/
China Education and Research Network (English and Chinese): http://www.edu.cn/HomePage/english/index.shtml
An overview of education in China at all levels. Includes statistics, resources,
and a research and development section
Listing of Chinese Universities: http://www.moe.edu.cn/english/list.htm
Ministry of Education (Chinese): http://www.moe.edu.cn/
Ministry of Education (English): http://www.moe.edu.cn/english
Study in China: http://www.chinatefl.com/study.asp
System of education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/cn.rtf
University Rankings (2001): http://rank2001.netbig.com/en/phb_0.htm
Chinese universities ranked by a number of different criteria
Wah Ching Center of Research on Education in China: http://www.hku.hk/chinaed/
Covers all aspects of education in contemporary China, including a weekly update
(by subscription) on developments in China
Comparative Education Research Centre. Faculty of Education of the University
of Hong Kong: http://www.hku.hk/cerc/
Centre for Research and International Collaboration: http://www.ied.edu.hk/cric/new/index.htm
Working towards global networking and collaboration, the center puts on international
conferences, promotes academic cooperation and exchange through research development,
publications, seminars and workshops
Department of Education and Youth Affairs, Macao: http://www.dsej.gov.mo/
Partially under construction (01/03), includes statistics and an overview of
the system of education
Education and Manpower Bureau: http://www.emb.gov.hk/index.asp
Includes information on curriculum, statistics, news and educational reform
Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation: http://www.hkcaa.edu.hk/
Hong Kong Institution of Engineers: http://www.hkie.org.hk
Institutions of Education, Hong Kong: http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/hkwww.htm
University Grants Committee Hong Kong: http://www.ugc.edu.hk/
A non-statutory advisory committee responsible for advising the Government of
the Special Administrative Region (SAR) on the development and funding needs
of higher education institutions in the SAR
University Listing: http://www.findaschool.org/index.php?Country=Macau
Association of National Universities and Colleges: http://www.ntu.edu.tw
Hosted by the National University of Taiwan
China Education Association for International Exchange: http://www.ceaie.edu.cn
Has a list of publications, including "Chinese Universities and Colleges"
the most up-to-date and authoritative guide to Chinese Universities. Also offers
information on current exchange programs in China
Education in Taiwan (Fulbright): http://www.saec.edu.tw/fulbright/default.htm
Provides information for institutions accepting Taiwanese students as overseas
students
Ministry of Education: http://www.moe.gov.tw
Includes listings of higher education institutions, MOE statistics, overview
of system of education and institutions of education
Republic of China Yearbook: http://www.gio.gov.tw/taiwan-website/5-gp/yearbook/index.htm
Includes a comprehensive look at the educational situation in Taiwan today
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/tw.rtf
Taiwan Portal: http://portal.gio.gov.tw/taiwan/
Includes an extensive education section
University Listings: http://www.braintrack.com/linknav.htm?pprevid=206&level=3
More up-to-date listings available through the Ministry of Education Website
All India Association for Christian Higher Education: http://www.aiache.org/
All India Council for Technical Education: http://www.aicte.ernet.in/
Provides accreditation for all technical schools in India. Supplies a list of
accredited and approved schools
Central Board of Secondary Education: http://cbse.nic.in/
Conducts public exams and grants qualifications, sets syllabus at high school
level
Department of Education: http://www.education.nic.in/
Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbright-india.org/
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and India
General Education Resource Site: http://www.indiaeducation.info/
Educational news portal
Indian University Listings:http://www.ugc.ac.in/inside/university.html
Medical Council of India: http://www.mciindia.org/
Responsible for uniform standards of higher qualification in medicine and recognition
of medical qualifications in India and abroad
National Assessment and Accreditation Council: http://www.naac-india.com/
National Board of Accreditation: http://www.nba-aicte.org/index.html
Conducts evaluations of technical programs or institutions under AICTE guidelines.
Assesses qualitative competence of educational institutions from diploma level
to postgraduate level
National Council of Educational Research and Training: http://ncert.nic.in/
National Council for Teacher Education: http://www.ncte-in.org/index.htm
National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration: http://www.niepaonline.org/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/in.rtf
University Grants Commission: http://www.ugc.ac.in/
National body for the coordination, determination and maintenance of standards
of University education
American-Indonesian Exchange Foundation (Fulbright): http://www.aminef.or.id/
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Indonesia
Higher Education Accrediting Body (Indonesian): http://www.pts.co.id/index.asp
System of Education: http://www.lmu.edu/globaled/wwcu/indonesia.html
University Listings: http://www.braintrack.com/linknav.htm?pprevid=182&level=3
Japan Student Services Organization: http://www.jasso.go.jp/index_e.html
Promotes international exchange by providing support services for international students and Japanese students wishing to study abroad. The organization is
also responsible for administering loans and grants for Japanese students. Maintains offices both at home and abroad.
Association of Private Universities: http://www.shidaikyo.or.jp
Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbright.jp/
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Japan
Japan Accreditation Board for Engineering Education: http://www.jabee.org/
Japan Association of Language Teachers: http://www.jalt.org/
Japanese University Accreditation Association: http://www.juaa.or.jp/english/
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology: http://www.mext.go.jp/english/
National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation: http://www.niad.ac.jp/index_e.html/
In order to raise the quality of education and research at higher education
institutions (universities, junior colleges and colleges of technology) and inter-university
research institutes NIAD-UE conducts evaluations of teaching conditions and research
activities at these institutions. NIAD-UE also awards academic degrees to learners
recognized as having fulfilled required academic standards.
School Listing: http://www.mext.go.jp/english/sites/colleges.htm
System of education: http://www.ed.gov/pubs/JapanCaseStudy/
University of Tokyo, center for Research and Development of Higher Education:
http://www.he.u-tokyo.ac.jp/index-e.html
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/kp.rtf
Korean Council for University Education: http://www.kcue.or.kr/english/sub_05.html
Central advisory agency of Korean universities to enhance the quality of university
education and cooperation among member institutions
Korea Institute of Curriculum & Evaluation: http://www.kice.re.kr/english/eindex.htm
Ministry of Education: http://www.moe.go.kr/en/
Resource Page: http://www.korea.net/
Korea portal with a thorough education section that includes a full listing
of academic institutions, educational overview and international exchange opportunities
School Listings: http://www.braintrack.com/linknav.htm?pprevid=205&level=3
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/kr.rtf
National University of Laos: http://www.canpub.com/nuol/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/la.rtf
Fulbright Commission: http://www.macee.org.my/
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Malaysia
Ministry of Education: http://www.moe.gov.my/
School Listings: http://www.asiadragons.com/malaysia/education/
StudyMalaysia.com: http://www.studymalaysia.com/uni/index.shtml
System of Education: http://www.lmu.edu/globaled/wwcu/malaysia.html
Consortium of Mongolian Universities and Colleges: http://www.cmuc.edu.mn/
Consortium
of leading universities and colleges organized to stimulate innovation and creativity
in all areas of higher education development
System of education: http://www.lmu.edu/globaled/wwcu/mongolia.html
National Council on Higher Education Accreditation: http://www.accmon.mn/
University Listings: http://www.findaschool.org/index.php?Country=Mongolia
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/mm.rtf
University Listings: http://search.asiaco.com/Myanmar/Education/Colleges_and_Universities/
Data and Information on Education in Nepal: http://www.panasia.org.sg/nepalnet/education/index.htm
Literacy figures and a guide to non-traditional modes of education in Nepal
Department of Education: http://www.doe.gov.np/
Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbrightnepal.org.np/uscitizens.html
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Nepal
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/np.rtf
University Listings: http://www.braintrack.com/linknav.htm?pprevid=199&level=3
Council for Education Research: http://www.nzcer.org.nz/
Aims to provide educators, students, parents, policy makers and the public with
innovative and independent research, analysis, and advice
Distance Education Association of New Zealand: http://www.deanz.org.nz/
Education Directories: http://www.newzealandsites.com/education/directories/
More links to New Zealand educational sites
Education Forum: http://www.educationforum.org.nz/
Includes both education news and reports from New Zealand, but also reports
on education in developing countries. For example, it has short articles (OpEds)
on private higher education in China, India, Ghana and one on the International
Finance Corporation. More will be added soon…
Education Review Office: http://www.ero.govt.nz/index.htm
Reports publicly on the quality of education in all New Zealand schools and
early childhood services
Institution of Professional Engineers: http://www.ipenz.org.nz/ipenz/
Professional body representing professional engineers from all disciplines.
Sets internationally benchmarked qualifying standards for degree qualifications
in engineering. Assesses foreign qualifications, encourages and assists continuing
professional development, and provides awards and scholarships which recognize
achievement
Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbright.org.nz/
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and New Zealand
Ministry of Education: http://www.minedu.govt.nz/
New Zealand Qualifications Authority: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/
National body providing quality assurance for national qualifications
New Zealand Universities Academic Audit Unit: http://www.aau.ac.nz/
Carries out audits of the quality assurance processes and provides advice and
assistance with regard to the maintenance and enhancement of national academic
standards
New Zealand Vice-Chancellors' Committee: http://www.nzvcc.ac.nz/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/nz.rtf
Tertiary Education Commission: http://www.tec.govt.nz/
Responsible for the funding of all higher education providers; greater cooperation
and collaboration in the tertiary education system and with the community and
business
Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability: http://www.apcdproject.org/countryprofile/pakistan/pakistan_intro.html#intro6
British Council: http://www2.britishcouncil.org/globalschools-resources-countries-pakistan.htm
Country Profile on Pakistan
Federal Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education: http://www.fbise.edu.pk/
Higher Education Commission: http://www.hec.gov.pk/htmls/second_n.asp
Replaced the University Grants Commission in 2002
Higher Education Commission: http://www.hec.gov.pk/htmls/hei/collunilist.htm
Chartered Universities/Degree Awarding Institutes of Pakistan in Public & Private Sector
International Bureau of Education-UNESCO: http://www.ibe.unesco.org/International/Databanks/Dossiers/mainfram.htm
Ministry of Education: http://www.pakistan.
gov.pk/education-ministry/highlights/NEP-higher-edu.jsp
Pakistan's System of Education:
http://216.239.57.104/search?q=cache:SJdcmOA-FhoJ:www.lmu.edu/globaled/wwcu/background/pk.rtf+pakistan-education+system++&hl=en
University Listings: http://www.worldwide.edu/ci/pakistan/flschools_adult.html
World Education Profiles: http://www.wes.org/ca/wedb/pakistan/pkfacts.htm
Commission
on Higher Education: http://www.ched.gov.ph/
Department of Education: http://www.deped.gov.ph/
Educational Institution Listings: http://search.asiaco.com/Philippines/Education/
Fulbright Commission: http://usembassy.state.gov/manila/wwwh2004.html
Information on educational exchange between Philippines and the U.S.
Official Government Portal of the Republic of the Philippines (Education):
http://www.unescobkk.org/education/aceid/higher-edu/Handbook/HB_Philippines.htm
Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities: http://www.geocities.com/pacu_org2002/index.html
Philippine Institutions by Region: http://dipologcity.com/philippineschools.htm
Philippine System of Education: http://www.unescobkk.org/education/aceid/higher-edu/Handbook/HB_Philippines.htm
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/ph.rtf
Ministry of Education: http://www1.moe.edu.sg/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/sg.rtf
University Listings: http://www.getforme.com/education_universities.htm
Fiji Ministry of Education: http://www.fiji.gov.fj/publish/m_education.shtml
Part of Fiji Government Online, provides addresses and contact information
Fiji System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/fj.rtf
Ministry of Education French Polynesia: http://www.education.gov.pf/
Includes education statistics and system overview
Papua New Guinea System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/pg.rtf
Papua New Guinea University Listings: http://coombs.anu.edu.au/SpecialProj/PNG/topics/Unipng.htm
Solomon Islands System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/sb.rtf
Tonga System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/to.rtf
University of French Polynesia (Tahiti): http://www.upf.pf/
University of South Pacific: http://www.usp.ac.fj/
Serving the Cook Islands, Kiribatti, Naura, Fiji, Marshall Islands, Niue, Solomon
Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Western Samoa
University of the South Pacific, Tonga campus: http://www.tongatapu.net.to/tonga/convictions/schools/uni/usp/default.htm
Fulbright Commission: http://usembassy.state.gov/posts/ce1/wwwhful.html
Information on educational exchange between Sri Lanka and the U.S.
Ministry of Human Resources Development, Education and Cultural Affairs:
http://www.priu.gov.lk/Ministries/Min_HumanResEdu&Culture.html
Ministry of Tertiary Education and Training: http://search.asiaco.com/Sri_Lanka/Education/Colleges_and_Universities/
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/lk.rtf
University Grants Commission: http://www.ugc.ac.lk/
Distributes public money, allocated by the Government for teaching and research
to universities and university institutes. Includes statistics, university admissions
information, and university news and events
Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbrightthai.org/new/index.html
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Thailand
Ministry of Education: http://www.moe.go.th/moe.htm
Includes a history of Thai education, ministry statistics, and a number of articles
on education in Thailand
Ministry of University Affairs: http://www.inter.mua.go.th/
University listings; information on education reforms; policies; history; news;
facts and figures; information for international exchange
Office of the National education Commission: http://www.onec.go.th/
Responsible for policy making and planning of education at all levels, monitoring
and evaluation of the implementation of educational development plans of agencies
involved in accordance with the National Education Scheme and the National Education
Development Plans
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/th.rtf
Center for Education Quality Assurance and Research Development (Vietnam
National University Hanoi): http://www.vnu.edu.vn/
Ministry of Education and Training (Vietnamese): http://www.edu.net.vn/Default.aspx
System of Education: http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/vn.rtf
University Listings: http://www.saigon.com/~tuan/vn_univ.htm
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