STUDY IN EUROPE

Government urged to prioritise flexible over full-time study
Too many young people are going straight from school into full-time undergraduate study because higher education resists the radical changes needed to make it fit for purpose for a sustainable economy, according to the former boss of the United Kingdom’s Open University, Professor Tim Blackman.With the world facing technological upheaval, ecological disruption from climate change, and democratic erosion caused by disinformation, more higher education is needed – but not all in one go for 18- to 22-year-old school leavers.Instead of…
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UK gets tough on recruitment as part of education and skills reforms
The UK is signalling that it will crack down on low-quality programs and "abuse of the system" as part of sweeping post-secondary education and skills training reforms. As part of changes set alongside the publication of the Post-16 education and skills white paper, the Office for Students (OfS) will have new powers to ensure universities are providing high-quality education and satisfaction rates – with consequences for those who fall short.The UK government says it will also “take action against” recruitment agents who abuse…
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Employment of recent university graduates in Europe: Which countries offer the best job prospects?
Euronews Business takes a closer look at the employment rates of recent higher education graduates, including the gender gap.Education plays a major role in the labour market. According to Eurostat, higher levels of education are typically associated with higher employment rates and greater lifetime earnings.However, for many recent graduates, finding a job can still take time. Competition is intense. In the UK, for instance, employers received more than 1.2 million applications for just under 17,000 graduate vacancies in 2024, according…
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European Affordable Housing Plan must address the impact of housing insecurity on higher education
Students and early-career researchers, as well as university staff, especially those from underrepresented or economically disadvantaged backgrounds, are increasingly affected by housing shortages and rising rents across Europe.For this reason, the European University Association has responded to the European Commission’s public consultation on the European Affordable Housing Plan.As EUA’s input notes, these challenges directly impact learning conditions and wellbeing, as well as study mobility and collaboration between higher education institutions. For example, the challenge of finding affordable accommodation abroad and…
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SKEMA ranks 4th in Le Figaro’s first-ever EMBA ranking
On 20 October 2025, Le Figaro published its first-ever ranking of Executive MBA (EMBA) programmes, an unprecedented assessment of 22 leading French business schools and universities. The ranking evaluated institutions based on indicators such as academic reputation, internationalisation, faculty excellence, career impact and pedagogical innovation. Among the institutions recognised, SKEMA Business School stands out as one of France’s top business schools, affirming the growing recognition of its Global Executive MBA.Already ranked 5th worldwide in the Financial Times 2025 ranking, SKEMA’s…
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