Higher education in Meckelnburgh

Higher education in Meckelnburgh is the fifth and final tier in the educational pyramid of the Kingdom of Meckelnburgh, following secondary education. At the completion of either high school or academy, Meckelnish students leave compulsory education after the 13th year. Meckelnburgh's higher education system comprises a network of universities, colleges, and specialized institutions dedicated to diverse academic disciplines. Higher education in Meckelnburgh is managed at the kingdom-level for metropolitan Meckelnburgh, the Prince-Archabbacy of Salem and the Grand Duchy of Iselande as one of the standardized social services.

Tuition and fees

In the kingdom's socialized welfare system, higher education in Meckelnburgh is available for a small tuition fee, Ʀ7.00 per credit, plus extraneous costs, at a community college. A semester at a Meckelnburgh college therefore runs approximately Ʀ150, while a university degree is around Ʀ300. Specialized professional education, such as law or medicine, is charged Ʀ500-600 per semester. Foreign students without permanent status or freedom of movement, by visa or online, pay a rate 8.5 times greater.

History

The formal systems of higher education in Meckelnburgh can be traced back to 1685 AN when the first university was established in the wake of the Kingdom's foundation.

Degree pathways

Years		Degrees
Undergraduate	2	Associate (AA)		Honors bachelor (HBA)
	4	Bachelor (BA)
Graduate	5-6	Master's (MA)
	8+	Doctorate (PhD)