Improving participation in the Erasmus programme. Final report to the European Parliament

H Vossensteyn, M Beerkens, L Cremonini, Jeroen Huisman, Manuel Souto-Otero, B Bresancon, N Focken, B Leurs, A McCoshan, N Mozuraityte, Paulo Charles Pimentel Bótas, H de Wit

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Abstract

This study explores the extent to which European students experience financial and other barriers to participation in the ERASMUS programme. The evidence indicates that the main barriers to participation vary significantly between countries, with the exception of financial issues, which are an important concern for students everywhere. ERASMUS participation is associated with students’ socio-economic background, primarily influenced by individual preferences and cost-benefit considerations rather than questions of affordability. Other barriers to ERASMUS participation include problems with study credit recognition, as well as insufficient language skills and existing personal commitments.
Original languageEnglish
PublisherEuropean Parliament
Number of pages141
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2010

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