In brief
Cuba’s University of Camagüey has begun selling academic expertise abroad to bring in foreign currency, raising over $140,000 from deals with the Dominican Republic and Mexico. The move aims to grow research, teaching, and local development while linking the country to partners in Spain, Belgium, Russia, China, and Brazil.
The University of Camagüey in Cuba is now selling academic services overseas, a move designed to collect foreign currency for the country. On November 5, the university announced that it has earned more than $140,000 from partnerships mainly with institutions in the Dominican Republic and Mexico.
University rector Julio César Madera said the initiative reflects Cuba’s strategy to diversify income and build stronger ties with other nations. In addition to the Dominican Republic and Mexico, the university is working with Spain, Belgium, Russia, China, and Brazil on joint projects, scientific exchanges, and undergraduate and postgraduate training programs.
These collaborations are expected to broaden the university’s research and teaching capabilities, especially in renewable energies, artificial intelligence, and sustainable food production. By exporting knowledge and expertise, the university hopes to generate not only revenue but also new academic opportunities for its students and staff.
The initiative also strengthens ties between the university, the Cuban government, and local businesses. By applying scientific knowledge to public needs, the university aims to help community development and improve services in the region.
Central to the plan is upgrading curricula and creating a range of academic services that serve both domestic needs and the demands of international partners. The university believes that sharing its research with the world will bring in foreign exchange, support local projects, and raise the profile of Cuban science and technology.
