Department of Higher Education

Short Definition

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

In-depth Overview

Department of Higher Education

Long definition: The "Department of Higher Education" is a government or administrative division responsible for overseeing and regulating higher education institutions and policies within a particular region or country. It plays a critical role in shaping educational standards, funding allocation, accreditation and the overall development of higher education.

Etymology: The term "department" has its roots in the Middle French word "departement", which means "division" or "separation". In this context, it refers to the specialized division of government responsible for higher education matters.

Synonyms or related academic terms: Ministry of Education, Higher Education Authority, Education Department.

Examples of Use:

• The Department of Higher Education is responsible for setting educational policies and standards across the country.
• She works for the Ministry of Education's Department of Higher Education, focusing on student financial aid programs.

Translations:
Spanish: Departamento de Educación Superior
French: Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur
German: Hochschulabteilung or Ministerium für Hochschulbildung
Italian: Dipartimento dell'Istruzione Superiore
Portuguese: Departamento de Educação Superior
Japanese: 高等教育省 (Kōtō Kyōiku-shō)
Chinese (Simplified): 高等教育部门 (Gāoděng Jiàoyù Bùmén)
Hindi: उच्च शिक्षा विभाग (Ucch Shiksha Vibhaag)

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unirank Glossary Classification

Miscellaneous higher education terms > Higher education-related organizations

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