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.
Enrollments, Graduates, and Entrants in Global EMC and ICT Programs
According to the OECD, the proportion of women in EMC and ICT tertiary programs has experienced small changes over the last ten years. The dashboard below shows the number and proportion of women from 2015-2023. Click on ‘View on Tableau Public’ and/or scroll down and right to view more information:
Source: OECD. (2025). Data Explorer, Number of enrolled students, graduates and new entrants by field of education.
Resources
- OECD. (2025). OECD Data Explorer, Education and Skills.
Additional Resources
- World Bank Group. Tertiary Education.