International

Tertiary education encompasses a variety of academic programs pursued after secondary education, ranging from undergraduate to graduate study. It includes not just academic learning but also advanced vocational and professional education to cultivate specialized knowledge and skills. According to the World Bank, tertiary education is critical to supporting societal development, economic progress, and reducing poverty, playing a vital role in cultivating a highly skilled workforce. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation Development (OECD), women are historically underrepresented in enrollment and graduations in Engineering, Manufacturing, and Construction (EMC) and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) fields across tertiary programs.