Higher education

ISIC v4.0 Code: 853

About higher education

isic code 853 covers the provision of higher education, which is a crucial component of a country's education system and economic development. This industry encompasses universities, colleges, and other institutions that offer academic degrees and advanced vocational or professional education. Higher education plays a vital role in producing skilled professionals, driving innovation, and fostering research and development, all of which contribute to the overall growth and competitiveness of a nation's economy.

Production process

The main production techniques in the higher education industry involve the delivery of educational programs and courses. This typically includes classroom-based instruction, laboratory work, seminars, tutorials, and various forms of distance learning. Institutions may also engage in research activities, collaborative projects, and the publication of academic journals and books.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the higher education industry include qualified teaching staff, educational facilities (such as classrooms, laboratories, and libraries), information and communication technologies, and funding sources (e.g., tuition fees, government grants, and private investments). Additionally, the industry relies on the availability of students who meet the admission requirements and are interested in pursuing higher education.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the higher education industry are the graduates who have acquired advanced knowledge, skills, and qualifications. These graduates can then contribute to various 841 Professional, scientific and technical activities and 842 Administrative and support service activities industries, as well as the 910 Arts, entertainment and recreation and 920 Other service activities sectors, depending on their field of study and specialization.

Family tree for higher education

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/P'>P: Education</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/P/85'>85: Education</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/P/853'>853: Higher education</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/P/851'>851: Pre-primary and primary education</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/P/852'>852: Secondary education</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/P/854'>854: Other education</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/P/855'>855: Educational support activities</a>"]

    C --> H["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/P/8530'>8530: Higher education</a>"]


    %% Color coordination by level

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    classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px



  %% Apply classes
  class A level1
class B level2
class C level3
class D level3
class E level3
class F level3
class G level3
class H level4

  class C highlight

  %% class A level1
  %% class B,C level2
  %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2
  %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3
  %% class C highlight