Member Since 1973
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Partner Ministry/Organization
Ministry of Education and Science
Address of Embassy in Manila
Mongolian Honorary Consulate in Manila
5/F DPC Place
2322 Chino Roces Avenue
Makati City, Philippines
Recent Programs Held (2018-2023)
2023:
2018:
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Official Name
Mongolian People’s Republic
Land Area
1,564,116 km²
Country Borders
Russia (north)
China (south, east, west)
China (south, east, west)
Capital
Ulaanbaatar
Religion
Buddhism, Shamanism
Language
Mongolian
Demonym
Mongolian
National Holiday
26 November 1924 (Establishment of the Mongolian People’s Republic)
No. of Years - Primary Education
6 years
No. of Years - Junior Secondary Education
3 years
No. of Years - Secondary Education
3 years
No. of Years - Tertiary Education (Bachelor’s Degree)
4 years
Ministry of Supervising Education
Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
Agency Handling TVET
Ministry of Education and Science
Formal TVET System
The formal TVET system in Mongolia follows the structure below as provided:
- Vocational education (ISCED 3)
This is being offered at upper secondary level with a duration of 2.5 years. It is taught in secondary vocational educational schools. - Vocational training (ISCED 3)
This is being offered at upper secondary level with a duration of 1 year. This training is usually taught in secondary vocational schools and polytechnic colleges. - Higher vocational education (ISCED 4)
This education is offered at post-secondary non-tertiary level with a duration spanning from 1.5 to 3 years, and is being taught in polytechnic colleges
Qualification Framework
The Mongolia National Qualifications Framework (NQF) is currently underway in Mongolia. In 2012, a sectoral Vocational Qualifications Framework (VQF) in the form of a qualifications’ hierarchy structure was approved by the National Council for VET, and this defines six occupational levels with descriptive indicators that covers all vocational training streams, including long-term, short-term, and informal education. In accordance with TVET Law (Article 16), the assessment of skills and competencies of TVET trainees are conducted by the respective training institutions and by VET Assessment, Information, and Methodology Centre (VETAIMC).
Level of Mongolia NQF
| Level | TVET Qualification |
|---|---|
| 1-2 | Vocational training up to 1 year (Competency based training) |
| Vocational training up to 1 year (in-service) | |
| 3-4 | Vocational education for 1 year (Competency based training) |
| Vocational education for 2.5-3 years (Vocational Education Certificate and General Secondary Education Certificate) | |
| 5-6 | Technical education for 1.5 years (VEC holder) |
| Technical education for 3 years (GSEC holder) |
TVET Financing
As established in 2001, the Employment Promotion Fund finances activities in line with the Employment Promotion Law (2001), which includes employment promotion activities, short-term skills training to unemployed people, vocational counseling and information, employment support for youth, persons with disabilities and herders, support to SMEs, and small loans. The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection is the central administrative body that manages the Employment Promotion Fund.
GDP
4.5% (2023)
Source: International Monetary Fund
Source: International Monetary Fund
Currency
Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Major Exports
Copper Ore ($2.9B)
Coal Briquettes ($2.74B)
Gold ($2.11B)
Iron Ore ($945M)
Animal Hair ($325M)
Coal Briquettes ($2.74B)
Gold ($2.11B)
Iron Ore ($945M)
Animal Hair ($325M)
Major Imports
Refined Petroleum ($1.01B)
Cars ($420M)
Delivery Trucks ($303M)
Trailers and semi-trailers, not mechanically propelled vehicles ($204M)
Electricity ($161M)
Cars ($420M)
Delivery Trucks ($303M)
Trailers and semi-trailers, not mechanically propelled vehicles ($204M)
Electricity ($161M)
Major Export Partners
China ($7.64B)
Switzerland ($1.97B)
Singapore ($255M)
South Korea ($221M)
Russia ($114M)
Switzerland ($1.97B)
Singapore ($255M)
South Korea ($221M)
Russia ($114M)
Major Import Partners
China ($2.5B)
Russia ($1.81B)
Japan ($484M)
South Korea ($366M)
Germany ($199M)
Russia ($1.81B)
Japan ($484M)
South Korea ($366M)
Germany ($199M)
Photo courtesy of AFP
Type of Government
H.E. Mr. Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh
President
President
Head of State
H.E. Mohammed Shahabuddin
President
President
Head of Government
H.E. Mr. Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai
Prime Minister
Prime Minister
Branches of Government
The Legislative
The Executive
The Judicial
The Executive
The Judicial
Golden Eagle Festival
Photo courtesy of Sunpath Mongolia
Literacy Rate
99% (2020)
Country Code
+976
ISO Code
MNG
Internet TLD
.mn
Other Important Holidays
Mongolian Naadam Festival (July 11 to 13)
Golden Eagle Festival (First Weekend of October)
Danshig Religious Festival (First Weekend of August)
Mongolian Lunar New Year (January or February)
Mongolian Winter Festivals (also known as the Ice Festival) (2nd and 3rd of March)
Golden Eagle Festival (First Weekend of October)
Danshig Religious Festival (First Weekend of August)
Mongolian Lunar New Year (January or February)
Mongolian Winter Festivals (also known as the Ice Festival) (2nd and 3rd of March)
References
- https://www.mongolian-ways.com/travel-guide/mongolia-religion
- https://celt.indiana.edu/portal/Mongolian/index.html
- https://oec.world/en/profile/country/mng
- https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Mongolia/Education-System
- https://www.toursmongolia.com/about-mongolia/events-and-public-holidays
- https://www.britannica.com/place/Mongolia/Government-and-society
- https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED609002.pdf
