This handbook, first published in 1959, has grown to include more than 7,200 institutions in 176 countries. These institutions are considered to be of university level by the competent national authority or academic body. The decision as to whether or not the institution is a "university" is decided in each country. Entries are arranged…

A directory that provides information on institutions and international organizations engaged in research on higher education is presented to strengthen international cooperation. For each institution, the following information is provided: official institutional name, address, phone number and telex number, cable address, director or head,…

Information is presented to help applicants to Canadian medical colleges realistically assess their chances for gaining admission. The guide is also intended for career counselors in high schools and higher education. One section provides statistics on the following characteristics that are associated with being selected: sex, age, Medical College…

The transfer of technology from universities to industry is discussed. Increasingly universities are being considered as elements in industrial development. How universities should fulfill this role and forms of transfer mechanisms are examined, including university administrations, and nonprofit or commercial interface organizations. (Author/SF)

A guide to help students select possible study-abroad programs is presented. The programs are sponsored by recognized U.S. colleges and universities during the academic year and offer U.S. academic credit. Most of the programs fall into three basic categories: (1) the program that combines study in a foreign institution with courses arranged for…

This article lists information on Canadian schools and programs enrolling children and youth with deafness or hearing impairments. It contains a directory listing alphabetized by province, then presents a chart that provides information on programs, including whether it is a residential program, the enrollment, services offered, and communication…

A guide to over 1,110 study-abroad programs is presented. The programs are offered during the academic year and are sponsored or co-sponsored by U.S. colleges. Programs may include language study, independent study, or internships. An introductory section covers several topics including language proficiency, types of study-abroad programs,…

A guide to over 1,140 study-abroad programs offered during the academic year and sponsored or co-sponsored by recognized U.S. colleges and universities is presented. Programs may focus on academic subjects and may include language study, independent study, or internships. An introductory section covers several topics, including language…

A guide to help students select possible study-abroad programs is presented. The programs are all sponsored by recognized U.S. colleges and universities during the academic year and all offer regular U.S. academic credit. Most of the programs fall into one of three basic categories: (1) the program combining study in a foreign institution with…

China colleges and universities that grant doctoral programs and the specialized fields offered are specified. For each of the 111 institutions, information is provided on the type of institution, location, alternative English versions of the school's name, and the doctoral degree programs offered. A brief narrative overview on the institutions…

Institutional profiles of People's Republic of China (PRC) colleges and universities, Institutes of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Institutes of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences are presented to help answer questions posed by students and faculty considering study, research, or teaching opportunities in the PRC. Of the 701 institutions…

The directory lists French immersion programs at the elementary and secondary school levels in each province and territory of Canada. They are arranged alphabetically by province or territory, then by city or town within those categories. Data pertain to the 1995-96 school year. Information provided for each region includes general information on…

Profiles of the educational systems in the seven Central American countries are presented, along with an introductory essay by Rene Greenwald, "Higher Education in Central America: Trends and Developments: 1985-86." Country profiles are provided for Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. For each…

A guide to more than 650 study programs in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland is presented for U.S. students who wish to study abroad. Many of the programs, which range in length up to a full academic year, are sponsored or co-sponsored by the U.S. colleges and universities. The remainder are offered by a…

A guide to postsecondary opportunities in Ontario (Canada) is presented to help students choose a course of study after completing secondary school. Information is presented on student costs and student financial aid and the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology. Apprenticeship programs, diploma programs, and certificate programs are identified…