Higher education entrance qualifications and exams in Europe: a comparison

Cecile Hoareau McGrath; Marie Louise Henham; Anne Corbett; Niccolo Durazzi; Michael Frearson; Barbara Janta; Bregtje W. Kamphuis; Eriko Katashiro; Nina Brankovic; Benoit Guerin; Catriona Manville; Inga Schwartz; Daniel Schweppenstedde; Lyna Pärt

Higher education entrance qualifications and exams in Europe: a comparison

Cecile Hoareau McGrath, Marie Louise Henham, Anne Corbett, Niccolo Durazzi, Michael Frearson, Barbara Janta, Bregtje W. Kamphuis, Eriko Katashiro, Nina Brankovic, Benoit Guerin, Catriona Manville, Inga Schwartz, Daniel Schweppenstedde, Lyna Pärt

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The study analyses admission systems to higher education across ten countries, covering some countries of the European Union (France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, Sweden and the United Kingdom), a candidate country (Turkey) as well as commonly used international comparators (Australia, Japan and the US). These countries are compared on three axes: the equity of admissions, their quality and their ability to encourage students? mobility. On this basis, recommendations are provided with regard to admission to higher education in Europe.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Brussels
Publisher	European Union Publications Office
Publication status	Published - 1 May 2014

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