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The European Higher Education Area in 2015: Bologna Process Implementation Report

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The European Higher Education Area in 2015: Bologna Process Implementation Report

19 February 2018

 

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Description:

This report gives a snapshot of the state of implementation of the Bologna Process across the 47 countries of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). It provides comprehensive qualitative and quantitative information on all main aspects of higher education reforms aiming at a well-functioning EHEA. The report has been developed by Eurydice, Eurostat and Eurostudent for the Ministerial Conference in Yerevan (14-15 May 2015) and the work has been overseen by the Bologna Follow-Up Group (BFUG).

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Contents:

Executive Summary

Introduction

Chapter 1: Context of the European Higher Education Area

Chapter 2: Degrees and Qualifications

Chapter 3: Quality Assurance

Chapter 4: Social Dimension in Higher Education

Chapter 5: Lifelong Learning

Chapter 6: Effective Outcomes and Employability

Chapter 7: Internationalisation and Mobility

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