Middle East
REGIONAL WEB SITES
AMIDEAST: http://www.amideast.org/
A private, nonprofit
organization seeking to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between
Americans and the peoples of the Middle East and North Africa.
Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States: http://www.abegs.org
Arab Open University: http://www.arabou.org/
Federation of Universities of the Islamic World, Morocco: http://www.isesco.org.ma
The Middle East Network Information Center: http://menic.utexas.edu/menic/Education/
A public Service
of the Center for Near Eastern Studies at the University of Texas at Austin.
Research in the Arab World: http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/url/colls/mideast/pages/arabpages/arresrch.html
Useful links to libraries, research centers
and universities in the Middle East and North Africa.
University of the Middle East Project: http://www.ume.org/
A non-profit organization
whose objective is to provide higher education opportunities for all the peoples
and communities of the of the Middle East and North Africa region.
World Data on Education--Middle East & North Africa: http://www.ibe.unesco.org/Links/mena.htm#offsour
Useful links to
education ministries, university networks, and general information on education
in many countries in the region.
Ministry of Education: http://www.education.gov.bh/
Colleges and Universities--Bahrain: http://www.bulter.nl/universities/bh.html
Study in Bahrain: http://www.studyinbahrain.com/
Browse schools in
Bahrain by name or curriculum. Includes notice boards, jobs, volunteer and internship
advertisements.
System of Education (UNESCO): http://www.unesco.org/iau/cd-data/bh.rtf
Education System in Iran: http://www.salamiran.org/Embassy/Embassy/StudentAdvisory/Iran_education/Iran_Education_system.html
Iranian Universities: http://www.iran-student.net/iranst/content.php?src=links/iranuniv.htm
Links to the Web sites of universities, research centers and ministries in Iran
(some of which are in English).
Ministry of Science, Research & Technology: http://www.mche.or.ir/English/index.html
This ministry is
responsible for higher education organizations in Iran, including universities,
colleges.
Universities of Iran: http://www.iut.ac.ir/newhome/iraniansite.htm
Association of Arab Universities--Republic of Iraq: http://www.aaru.edu.jo/iraq.htm
Colleges and Universities in Iraq: http://www.bulter.nl/universities/iq.html
Iraq Education Overview: http://www.wes.org/ca/wedb/iraq/izedov.htm
An educational
profile published by WES Canada.
Ministry of Education (Coalition Provisional Authority): http://www.cpa-iraq.org/ministries/education.html
Association of University Heads: http://www.biu.ac.il
Colleges in Israel: http://www.science.co.il/Colleges.asp
Includes academic
and regional colleges as well as teacher training colleges.
Council for Higher Education: http://www.che.org.il
Council for Higher Education is the state institution in Israel responsible
for higher education, including teaching and research.
Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbright.org.il/index1.html
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Israel.
Higher Education in Israel (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): http://www.mfa.gov.il/mfa/go.asp?MFAH0gmz0
An overview of
Israel's system of higher education. Includes both university and non-university
education.
Ministry of Education: http://www.education.gov.il/
Universities in Israel: http://www.bgu.ac.il/univ.html
Association of Arab Universities, Jordan: http://aaru.edu.jo
The British Council Jordan: http://www.britishcouncil.org.jo/education/higher_education.htm
Education in Jordan: http://lrs.ed.uiuc.edu/students/ialghazo/Edpsych490i/Jordan/Education_Jord.html
Partially completed
Web site on Jordan's system of education. Includes university listing.
Jordan Human Resources: Education in Jordan: http://www.kinghussein.gov.jo/resources3.html
Includes useful
statistics on student enrollments.
Ministry of Education: http://www.moe.gov.jo/
"On the Threshold: Private Universities in Jordan":
http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/soe/cihe/newsletter/News09/text1.html
Useful article on
private higher education in Jordan published in International Higher Education,
Fall 1997.
Universities in Jordan: http://guide2jordan.com/universities.htm
Education in Kuwait: http://www.kuwait-info.org/Country_Profile/education.html
Historical background
and general overview from Kuwait's Information Office.
Kuwait's System of Education (UNESCO): http://www.usc.edu/dept/education/globaled/wwcu/background/Kuwait.htm
Ministry of Education (Arabic): http://www.moe.edu.kw/
Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (Arabic and English):
http://www.paaet.edu.kw/
Includes information
about colleges and technical institutes.
Education in Lebanon: http://csrd.lau.edu.lb/Publications/StudentReports/Education%20in%20Lebanon.htm
Historical background
information and general overview of the education system. Includes information
on higher education and vocational/technical education.
Education in Lebanon (Middle East Policy Council): http://www.ghazi.de/educat.html
Detailed descriptions
of education in Lebanon.
Education in Lebanon Today (WENR): http://www.wes.org/ewenr/00jan/practical.htm
Lebanon Education Page: http://www.lebanonct.org/education.html
Includes information
on elementary and secondary school education.
National Center for Educational Research and Development (French, Arabic):
http://www.crdp.org
The SABIS School Network: http://www.sabis.net/
Founded in 1886
in a suburb of Beirut, SABIS now manages schools worldwide in both the private
and public sectors.
Tripoli--Lebanon.com: http://www.tripoli-lebanon.com/education.html
The British Council Oman: http://www.britcoun.org/oman/
Colleges & Universities in Oman: http://www.bulter.nl/universities/om.html
Education & Training Market in Oman: http://www.tradepartners.gov.uk/education/oman/profile/overview.shtml
Includes info and
statistics on the student population. Emphasis is on private education.
Oman's System of Education (UNESCO): http://www.usc.edu/dept/education/globaled/wwcu/background/Oman.htm
Ministry of Education (Arabic): http://www.moe.gov.om
Ministry of Higher Education (Arabic, English): http://www.mohe.gov.om
Birzeit University Guide to Palestinian Education and Research Web sites:
http://www.birzeit.edu/links/anr.html
British Council East Jerusalem (WestBank and Gaza): http://www.britcoun.org/eastjerusalem/ps.htm
Listing of Palestinian Universities: http://www.palestine-net.com/education/
Ministry of Education: http://www.moe.gov.ps/
Ministry of Higher Education: http://www.mohe.gov.ps/
Association of Arab Universities--Qatar: http://www.aaru.edu.jo/qatar.htm
Colleges & Universities in Qatar: http://www.unitedmembers.nl/links/universities/Qatar.html
Education in Qatar (Middle East Policy Council): http://www.qatar-info.com/practica/educatio.htm
A short outline
of Qatar's education system.
Education Profile of Qatar (ME-Schools): http://www.me-schools.com/countries/qatar.htm
Ministry of Education (Arabic): http://www.moe.edu.qa/Arabic/
Colleges & Universities--Saudi Arabia: http://www.unitedmembers.nl/links/universities/SaudiArabia.html
Education in Saudi Arabia (WENR): http://www.wes.org/ewenr/01nov/practical.htm
Ministry of Education (Arabic): http://www.moe.gov.sa
Ministry of Higher Education (Arabic, English): http://www.mohe.gov.sa
General information about the higher education system; organization of the Ministry;
statistics; directory of universities; news.
Saudi Arabia Education Links: http://www.the-saudi.net/links/education-links.htm
Useful links to
schools, colleges & universities, and higher education organizations.
Saudi Arabia's System of Education (UNESCO): http://www.usc.edu/dept/education/globaled/wwcu/background/Saudi-Arabia.htm
The American Language Center: http://www.amideast.org/offices/syria/programs_services/alc/default.htm
AMIDEAST Syria: http://www.amideast.org/offices/syria/default.htm#
The British Council Syria: http://www.britishcouncil.org/syria/index.htm
Colleges and Universities in Syria: http://www.bulter.nl/universities/sr.html
Damascus Community School: http://www.dcssyria-db.org/homepage.cfm
Syrian Virtual University: http://www.svuonline.org/
Syria's System of Education (UNESCO): http://www.ibe.unesco.org/International/Databanks/Dossiers/mainfram.htm
Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbright.org.tr/
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Turkey.
List of Turkish Universities and Other Institutions: http://www.columbia.edu/~sss31/Turkiye/universite.html
Ministry of Education (Turkish): http://www.meb.gov.tr/index.htm
Turkish Council of Higher Education (Turkish, English): http://www.yok.gov.tr
General information about the higher education system; standards and accreditation
procedures (teacher education); legislation; news.
Turkey's System of Higher Education (WENR): http://www.wes.org/ewenr/cover/practical00nov.htm
Turkey: Education (U.S. Library of Congress): http://countrystudies.us/turkey/50.htm
Brief overview of
the education system.
Colleges and Universities in the UAE: http://uae-online.8m.com/Education/colleges.html
British Council United Arab Emirates: http://www.britishcouncil.org/uae/
Education in the UAE:
http://imtcsamba.hct.ac.ae/sjw/UAE/Education.html
Ministry of Education and Youth: http://www.education.gov.ae/
United Arab Emirates - Education system (UNESCO): http://www.lmu.edu/globaled/wwcu/uae.html
Yalla! Students: http://yalla10.yalla.com.lb/students/abroad/english/uae.html
Includes information
on admission requirements and brief overview of the UAE's education system.
Post-Secondary Educational Institutions: http://imtcsamba.hct.ac.ae/sjw/UAE/PostSec.htm/
The British Council Yemen: http://www.britishcouncil.org/yemen/index.htm
Colleges and Universities--Yemen: http://www.bulter.nl/universities/ye.html
Higher Education in Yemen: Knowledge and Power Revisited: http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/soe/cihe/newsletter/News18/text10.html
Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research: http://www.yemen.gov.ye/egov/research-english/
Yemen's System of Education (UNESCO): http://www.lmu.edu/globaled/wwcu/yemen.html
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