Incompatible With Bologna? The Two-Cycle Degree Structure in Medical Education in the EHEA
The Bologna Process’s requirement for two-cycle degree structures is at odds with traditional medical education which favors one long-cycle pathway.
Education in the Netherlands
This profile examines current educational trends in the Netherlands and features an overview of the country’s education system, mobility trends, and more.
Could Germany’s Vocational Education and Training System Be a Model for the U.S.?
Germany has one of the most productive workforces in the world. The country’s vocational education and training system may provide insights for the U.S., where interest in formalized workforce training is gaining steam.
Economic Storm: The Crisis of Education in Puerto Rico
Before Hurricane Maria thrust Puerto Rico into the U.S. media spotlight for a few months, the island’s education system was already in dire straits. Puerto Rico now faces the closure of a third of its schools, and the most severe higher education budget cuts in U.S. history.
How Increasing Economic Diversity Among International Students Benefits Higher Education Institutions
Prioritizing economic diversity as well a diversity of home country can help institutions maintain a rich international mix of students in a difficult recruitment environment.