In brief
On November 5, the University of Camagüey announced it had collected over $140,000 in foreign exchange by exporting university services to institutions in the Dominican Republic and Mexico. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to diversify income, enhance research and teaching capabilities, and strengthen international academic ties in sectors such as renewable energy, AI and sustainable food production.
On November 5, the University of Camagüey announced that it had garnered more than $140,000 in foreign exchange by exporting academic services, primarily through alliances with partner institutions in the Dominican Republic and Mexico. This announcement was made by the university’s rector, Julio César Madera, at a press conference in Camagüey, Cuba.
According to Madera, the newly rolled‑out strategy is a response to Cuba’s economic policy priorities and seeks to diversify revenue streams for higher education. The university is leveraging its strengthened international relations, formed over the last decade, to expand both its research and teaching capacities.
In addition to the Dominican Republic and Mexico, the university is actively collaborating with countries such as Spain, Belgium, Russia, China and Brazil, through joint projects, scientific exchanges and undergraduate and postgraduate training programs. Madera emphasized that these partnerships will advance the university’s capabilities in strategic sectors, including renewable energies, artificial intelligence and sustainable food production.
The initiative also aims to align the university’s activities with local development goals. By upgrading curricula and expanding academic services, the institution intends to deploy its scientific and professional capabilities at the service of the region’s economic and social needs.
While the university has released the total amount raised so far, it has not detailed how the funds will be distributed across its various programs. The broader impact of the initiative on the national education system remains an ongoing development, pending follow‑up reports from the Ministry of Higher Education.
