Ministry of Higher Education

Short Definition

A Ministry of Higher Education is a government organization responsible for licensing, overseeing, regulating and/or funding tertiary education institutions and programs.

In-depth Overview

Ministry of Higher Education

Long definition: The Ministry of Higher Education is a government department or agency responsible for overseeing and regulating higher education institutions and policies within a country. It plays a crucial role in shaping the direction and development of higher education, ensuring quality and providing support for students and institutions.

Etymology: The term "ministry" comes from the Latin word "ministerium", which means "service" or "administration". In this context, it refers to the administrative body responsible for higher education at the governmental level.

Synonyms or related academic terms:

• Department of Higher Education
• Higher Education Authority
• Higher Education Commission
• Ministry of Education and Research

Examples of Use:

• The Ministry of Higher Education announced new scholarship programs for students pursuing advanced degrees.
• Higher education policies and accreditation standards are determined by the Ministry of Higher Education.
• The Ministry of Higher Education is actively working to enhance the quality of education at universities nationwide.

Translations:
Spanish: Ministerio de Educación Superior
French: Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur
German: Ministerium für Hochschulbildung
Italian: Ministero dell'Istruzione Superiore
Portuguese: Ministério da Educação Superior
Japanese: 高等教育省 (Kōtō Kyōiku-shō)
Chinese (Simplified): 高等教育部 (Gāoděng Jiàoyù Bù)
Hindi: उच्च शिक्षा मंत्रालय (Ucch Shiksha Mantralay)

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Ministry of Higher Education

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Miscellaneous higher education terms > Higher education-related organizations

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