Tertiary Education © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Tertiary Education Tertiary Education is instrumental in fostering growth, reducing poverty and boosting shared prosperity. It benefits not just the individual, but the entire educational system. https://www.worldbank.org/ext/en/topic/education/tertiary-education Tertiary education—all formal post-secondary education, including public and private universities, colleges, technical training institutes, and vocational schools—is instrumental in developing skills and preparing young people for jobs, fostering growth, and reducing poverty. A highly skilled workforce, with lifelong access to a solid post-secondary education, is a prerequisite for innovation and growth: Well-educated people are more employable and productive, earn higher wages, and cope with economic shocks better. © 2026 The World Bank Group,