STUDY IN EUROPE

Carney calls for Canada to join Erasmus in push for closer EU ties
Canada is exploring closer cooperation with Europe in higher education and research, with Prime Minister Mark Carney calling for the country to join the EU's Erasmus+ mobility programme. Canada currently has limited participation as a non-associated third country, while full association could provide greater opportunities for Canadian students and institutions to participate in European mobility activities. The proposal could create additional opportunities for student exchanges and academic collaboration between Canada and Europe if it moves forward. Canada is also interested…
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Finland plans tighter residence permit rules for international students
Finland has proposed tighter residence permit rules for international students as part of measures aimed at ensuring they have sufficient financial resources and the language skills needed to complete their studies. Under the proposed changes, international students would need to demonstrate adequate proficiency in the language used for their studies, while financial requirements would be defined more clearly in legislation. The proposal would also introduce a one-year waiting period before family members of international students can apply for family reunification,…
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New STEAM Executive Panel starts its work
The European Commission has launched a new STEAM Executive Panel bringing together experts from education, business and other sectors to examine how education can better respond to changing workforce needs. The panel will focus on strengthening links between education and industry and helping students develop the STEM and interdisciplinary skills increasingly needed in a technology-driven economy. The initiative highlights growing demand for skills in areas such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics and ICT, while also encouraging broader participation in these…
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“We can’t just wait it out”: experts tout partnerships as antidote to compliance squeeze
International education is undergoing major changes as countries including the UK, US, Canada and Australia introduce tighter immigration and compliance measures. Education leaders are increasingly looking at international partnerships, new learning pathways and alternative forms of collaboration rather than waiting for current policy pressures to ease. The changing environment is also encouraging institutions to rethink how they recruit international students and design programmes. For students, this could mean more opportunities through international partnerships, joint programmes and alternative study pathways in…
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Study explores how to make learning mobility in Europe more balanced and inclusive
A new European Commission study is examining how student mobility across Europe can become more balanced, inclusive and sustainable. It looks at different forms of international mobility, including full-degree study, exchange opportunities and traineeships, while considering how students from different backgrounds can access these opportunities more easily. The study also explores ways to strengthen cooperation between European institutions and expand opportunities such as joint and collaborative degree programmes. For students, the developments could lead to more accessible international study pathways…
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