STUDY IN EUROPE

Safer internet day : why education is central to tackling cyberbullying
The European Commission has marked Safer Internet Day by highlighting new actions aimed at preventing cyberbullying and online harm, especially among young people and students. The aim is to make the digital world safer for learners of all ages, including those studying in universities and other higher education institutions. The initiative stresses the importance of digital skills, online safety awareness and respectful online behaviour so that students can take full advantage of digital learning tools without facing harassment or risky…
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Netherlands Immigration Changes 2026 : IND Fees, Salary Thresholds, Sponsor Rules & Citizenship Updates
The Netherlands has introduced a number of immigration changes taking effect in 2026 that could affect students, graduates and skilled foreign workers. One key update is that minimum salary levels for highly skilled migrants and EU Blue Card holders have been raised, meaning that people wishing to remain in the Netherlands after their studies or take on highly skilled jobs must meet these higher income requirements for residence permits. The Dutch immigration authorities have also updated the application fees and…
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The European Commission unveils an integrated strategy for the next five years
The European Commission has presented a new five-year strategy to guide migration and visa policy across the European Union, which will shape how students, researchers and skilled workers enter and stay in EU countries until around 2031. This strategy brings together both a broad migration management plan and the EU’s first visa policy framework, aiming to make visa processes more organised, secure and predictable. It includes efforts to improve digital visa systems, speed up decisions on work and study permits,…
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Tackling the EU’s affordable housing crisis is vital for students and universities
Many university students and academic staff in Europe are facing difficulties finding affordable housing, which is becoming a serious challenge for higher education communities. As housing costs rise in major university cities, students are sometimes unable to take up study opportunities or fully engage in campus life because they spend too much of their budget on rent or struggle to find suitable places to live. This housing stress also affects university staff, including researchers and teachers, making it harder to…
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Vote for your favourite DigiEduHack solution in digital education
The European Union is inviting people to vote for their favourite digital education solutions created through the DigiEduHack 2025 hackathon series. After a series of collaborative events held across many countries, 12 finalist projects have been selected, and students, educators, and other learners are encouraged to vote by 18 February 2026 to choose four global winners. These solutions were designed to address real education challenges and include areas such as the use of digital tools in learning, integration of artificial…
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