The country of Cuba places a great deal of importance on education which is seen in its 99.8% literacy rate and its educational outreach programs. Students in this country have access to at least three universities. Some international students have obtained state-subsidized schooling at the country’s School of Medicine.

The MSc, or Master of Science, is an internationally recognized academic degree that indicates proficiency and knowledge of a given topic or field. Most MSc programs take about four years to finish, after which some join the workforce while others continue on in the classroom.