Universities play an important role in the present knowledge society where knowledge is both a resource and source of power. Knowledge is critical for development, because everything we do depends on it. In the knowledge society, access to opportunities to acquire needed knowledge, skills, and competencies is essential for social progress and economic growth. Given the important role played by universities in knowledge creation through research, all nations put much emphasis on their universities. The number of universities does not guarantee the quality and speed of university education and...