The Europa World of Learning 2013

by Europa Publications

• ISBN13: 9781857436549
• ISBN10: 1857436547
• Edition: 63rd
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2012-11-06
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

A comprehensive directory and guide to organizations and institutions throughout the sphere of higher education, research and learning. Profiling some 30,000 academic institutions and over 250,000 staff and officials, this highly esteemed work covers the whole spectrum of higher education, research and learning. Available both in print and online, there is no other source that provides such comprehensive, international coverage. Now in its 63rd edition, The Europa World of Learninghas become established as one of the world's leading reference works. Meticulously updated to the highest editorial standards, entries are sourced from the organizations themselves to ensure accurate and reliable information. The accreditation status of every university and college is verified before its entry is approved. Every type of academic institution is covered, including over: 7,800 universities and colleges 5,800 research institutes 3,400 museums and art galleries 5,000 learned societies 3,600 libraries and archives 850 regulatory and representative bodies 26,000 publications. This highly acclaimed resource includes separate chapters for every country from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, each with an introductory survey giving details of the country's higher education system. There is a separate section detailing more than 600 international organizations concerned with higher education and scholarship, such as UNESCO, the International Association of Universities and ERASMUS. Each edition features five specially commissioned introductory essays written by experts on themes around international and comparative higher education. These are also available for subscribers to download online alongside an archive of all essays from past editions. Other key features include: truly international coverage separate chapters for every country from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe revised and updated every year, with quarterly updates online easy-to-use format, including a 140-page index of institutions for quick reference. Also available online: www.worldoflearning.com