Eritrea's higher education system is centralized, with the University of Asmara as the primary institution until its split into several colleges in 2006. Key institutions now include the Eritrea Institute of Technology and the College of Arts and Social Sciences. These colleges focus on science, technology, and humanities, respectively. Academic job opportunities are limited due to the small scale of the system, but positions often come with government support, reflecting the nation's emphasis on education as a tool for development.