Enrollment in engineering, computing and clean technology programs rises 18% in Latin America

TechnologyInternationalDiario del SurNov 10, 2026, 2:02 PMAI summary

A report on higher education trends presented by the Ibero-American University Network says enrollment in engineering, computer science and clean technology programs rose 18% in Latin America during the current academic year. The study highlights interest in cybersecurity, big data analysis and renewable energy storage. Universities warned about the need to broaden access and called for more resources for laboratories, research and scholarships.

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Enrollment in engineering, computing and clean technology programs rose 18% in Latin America in the current academic year.
Cybersecurity, data analysis and renewable energy storage are among the most attractive fields.
Universities call for broader access and more resources for laboratories, research and scholarships.

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Enrollment in engineering, computing and clean technology programs rises 18% in Latin America

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