Students want performance rankings for EU universities

UNIVERSITY students want third-level education reformed, with performance rankings for colleges and courses, but one in five don’t know what they will do when they finish their degrees.

The survey carried out in all EU countries feeds into the effort to ensure recognition of third-level education and certification across Europe and make it easier for students to study and work abroad.

Irish students’ views were similar to those in most other countries, with the vast majority believing all qualified students should have the right to third-level education and that it should include learning skills like communication, teamwork and learning how to learn.