Universities around the world

The funding and organization of universities varies widely between different countries around the world. In some countries universities are predominantly funded by the state, while in others funding may come from donors or from fees which students attending the university must pay. In some countries the vast majorities of students attend university in their local town, while in other countries universities attract students from all over the world, and may provide university accommodation for their students.

Universities and Colleges

The universities and colleges represent educational institutions of throughout the world which provide higher education. Each institution is organized differently, nearly all universities have a board of trustees; a president, chancellor, at least one vice president, vice-chancellor, and deans of various divisions. Universities are generally divided into a number of academic departments, schools or faculties. They review financial requests and budget proposals and then allocate funds for each university in the system. They also approve new programs of instruction and cancel or make changes in existing programs. Public university systems are ruled over by government-run higher education boards. In addition, they plan for the further coordinated growth and development of the various institutions of higher education in the state or country. Private universities are privately funded and generally have broader independence from state policies. However, they may have less independence from business corporations depending on the source of their finances.

Study abroad organizations

Study abroad organizations are the third party study aboard providers. These organizations are independent that facilitate to study aboard program. Providers of study abroad vary enormously in terms of organizational structure, program model, and type, and services offered to the participants. The study abroad industry has become more crowded and competitive in recent years.

The study abroad business is for-profit and non-profit independent organizations providing thousands of programs in more than 100 countries. Some, like the Kathmandu Infosys for Study Abroad, offer their own programs, with their own courses and curricular expectations.

According to the Institute of International Education, the majority of U.S. college students studying abroad, about 72 percent, participate on programs sponsored by their home institution. However, at least 28 percent of the approximately 260,000 Americans who studied abroad in academic year 2008/09 study through an outside program.