The Erasmus Impact StudyEffects of mobility on the skills and employability of students and the internationalisation of higher education institutions
- Brandenburg, Uwe
- Berghoff, Sonja
- Taboadela, Obdulia
Editorial: Oficina de Publicaciones = Publications Office ; Comisión Europea = European Commission
ISBN: 9789279383809
Año de publicación: 2014
Tipo: Libro
Resumen
Young people who study or train abroad not only gain knowledge in specific disciplines, but also strengthen key transversal skills which are highly valued by employers. A new study on the impact of the European Union's Erasmus student exchange programme shows that graduates with international experience fare much better on the job market. They are half as likely to experience long-term unemployment compared with those who have not studied or trained abroad and, five years after graduation, their unemployment rate is 23% lower. The study, compiled by independent experts, is the largest of its kind and received feedback from nearly 80 000 respondents including students and businesses