Almost 3,800 graduates completed their tertiary education in 2013, up 6.6 per cent over 2012, the National Statistics Office said.

About 2,150 graduates achieved a first degree, an 8.8 per cent increase over 2012.

Males preferred engineering, manufacturing and science, while the presence of women was stronger in education and health.

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