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Andorra adopts a new national plan for higher education with a strong emphasis on digitalisation

National Action Plan 2024-2027 seeks to strengthen the contribution of Andorran higher education to innovation and diversification

Last updated 2026-03-10

2025-07-29

Viet Nam aims to increase enrollment in STEM and enhance the global competitiveness of its higher education system

Viet Nam's new Education Strategy to 2030, with a vision to 2045, boosts STEM enrollment, targets global university rankings, and aims to raise international student numbers. With increased funding and reforms, it seeks to enhance the country's global competitiveness.

East Asia and the Pacific HE planning

2025-07-21

Tanzania emphasizes quality and inclusive higher education in its new education plan

Tanzania’s new education plan (2025/2026–2029/2030) aims to boost quality and inclusive higher education by improving access and strengthening institutional capacity to support national development and SDG4.

HE planning Sub-Saharan Africa

2025-06-12

Higher education takes centre stage in China’s new Education Master Plan

China’s 2024–2035 Education Master Plan puts higher education at the forefront, aiming to boost research universities, expand access, and foster global collaboration. It targets equity through regional investment and reforms aligning academic programmes with labor market needs.

East Asia and the Pacific HE planning

2025-06-12

Brazil’s Multi-Year Plan places emphasis on inclusion and equity in higher education

Brazil’s 2024–2027 Multi-Year Plan prioritizes inclusion and equity in higher education. It aims to boost access and completion rates through expanded support programmes, strengthened quotas, and a target to raise enrollment in higher education from 43.4% to 50% by 2027.

Latin America and the Caribbean HE planning