The International Handbook of Universities is an indispensable and up- to-date guide to over 8,000 higher education institutions in over 180 countries: * over 500 new entries added since the last edition * fully verified and updated by the International Association of Universities Listed details for each institution include: *Name (local and English) and full postal address *Telephone, fax, e-mail, telegraphic numbers and websites *All faculties, colleges, schools, institutes, and departments within the institutions with staff and student numbers and fields of study offered *Brief historical background *Information on academic year, admission requirements and tuition fees *Degrees and diplomas offered at each level of study *Student services, special facilities (e.g. museums), and publications *Size and breakdown of academic staff *Student enrolment figures including foreign students *Principal academic and administrative officers with their own contact details.