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Higher education — cooperation between EU and non-EU countries
Higher education — cooperation between EU and non-EU countries
SUMMARY OF:
Strengthening cooperation in higher education with non-EU countries — COM(2001) 385 final
SUMMARY
WHAT DOES THIS COMMUNICATION DO?
It sets out a strategy and identifies rules to strengthen cooperation between EU and non-EU countries in the field of higher education.
It aims to:
KEY POINTS
BACKGROUND
European universities have a good track record of cooperating internationally, having facilitated the development of international curricula and joint degrees, funded international research and innovation projects and supported the exchange of students, staff and knowledge. This cooperation not only enhances the quality of education and training, it also boosts innovation and job creation through mobility, whilst offering opportunities for staff and students to broaden their horizons.
KEY TERMS
*European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System: an academic credit system designed to make it easier for students to move between different countries. It has been adopted by most of the countries in the European higher education area and by many countries beyond.
ACT
Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on strengthening cooperation with third countries in the field of higher education (COM(2001) 385 final, 18.7.2001)
last update 26.10.2015