We contribute to the development of the region by providing platforms for multilateral and inter-governmental dialogue to align higher education sectors and enhance resiliency and sustainability.

We empower countries and academic institutions to help bridge and narrow existing gaps in the region and promote robust and sustainable development of higher education.

We promote inclusive education and enhance mobility and linkages through engagement with regional and international partners to develop global citizens and lifelong learners.

We pursue policy research and knowledge projects at regional and international levels to provide policy options and directions to help decision makers make informed decisions.

ABOUT US

Your Partner
in Higher Education

SEAMEO RIHED is the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization  (SEAMEO) Regional Centre specialising in higher education and development. We work to foster collaboration for policy options among governments and universities and enhance higher education for the sustainable future of the Southeast Asian region.

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Our
Strategy

SEAMEO RIHED is embarking on a new strategy for the region through our 6th Five-Year Development Plan. Learn more about our direction and what we are working towards.

PROMOTING

Sustainability

Our strategy is also closely aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly Sustainable Development Goals 4, 5 and 17.

FLAGSHIP INITIATIVES AIMS 01 02 The GMS-UC The Support for Capacity Building of the Greater Mekong Subregion University Consortium (GMS-UC). Learn More → 02 GMS-UC 03 Research 03 Research SEAMEO RIHED's Inter-Regional Research Symposium. Learn More → 01 AIMS SEAMEO RIHED's Asian International Mobility for Students (AIMS) Programme. Learn More →

Latest News

Read the latest news in higher education and development.

We are thrilled to share the success of our recent workshop on 24 - 25 October 2024 in Bangkok at Hotel Novotel (Siam Square), where over 50 leaders and representatives gathered to champion Gender Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (GEDI) in Southeast Asian higher education!
From 9-11 September 2024, 24 university leaders from 6 Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries and Timor-Leste came together for the 3rd Regional Leadership Forum and Workshop on Research Governance in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
We are pleased to announce that the call for applications for the Travel Grant as part of the "Strengthening Leadership with Gender Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (GEDI) in Higher Education Institutions in Southeast Asia" project is now open.