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OECD Report: Israel Lags Developed Nations in Higher Education Attainment
Israel has fallen behind OECD countries in the percentage of young adults with higher education degrees, with the rate remaining at 46% while the OECD average rose to 49%. Public spending per student in Israel is significantly lower than the OECD average, and the ongoing conflict has disrupted studies for many.
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What happened
- 01Israel's rate of young adults with higher education degrees has stagnated at 46% since 2015, while the OECD average rose to 49%.
- 02Public spending per student in Israel was $7,885 in 2023, far below the OECD average of $16,405.
- 03Around 36% of young Israelis have delayed or abandoned studies due to the ongoing conflict.
- 04An academic boycott and insufficient government support are contributing to Israeli universities losing international standing.
Experts warn that Israeli universities are losing ground internationally due to insufficient government support and an academic boycott.
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