41.   Currently, several public universities are offering distance learning programmes but Ungku Aziz feels that these should be done away with.

42.   He said the university will also offer diploma programmes for students interested in vocation-based courses.

43.   He said universities would offer teaching positions to those who were qualified.

44.   It was a somewhat frustrating post since the university did not offer a degree in art history, only a one-year diploma course.

45.   Larger universities also offer other enticements.

46.   More and more U.S. universities are offering their own programs and courses rather than just registering their students at foreign universities and giving them credit toward their U.S. degrees.

47.   Murphy said universities must offer competitive benefits for graduate students if they want to attract the top students -- union or no union.

48.   Najib said local universities offered European-based studies.

49.   Next semester the university will offer a Chinese MBA program and a higher diploma in accountancy, as well as and two Chinese language courses.

50.   The university is offering aid to minority students through two funds sponsored by private donations, school spokesman Jonathan Pait said Thursday.