The direct beneficiaries will be those students who will graduate from an
expanded and improved higher education system, and particularly those who will graduate from Savannakhet
University. The benefits will primarily accrue from the increased quality of provision offered by public and private
HEIs, and from the expanded and improved classroom, laboratory and dormitory space, particularly at Savannakhet
University, but also at other HEIs. The project will support increased enrolments at Savannakhet University, as well
as increased numbers of qualified academic staff. Students at all public and private HEIs will benefit from the
improved curriculum, learning materials and textbook distribution. A number of staff and students will benefit from
financial assistance in the form of scholarships and students will benefit from the piloting of the student loan scheme.