STUDY IN EUROPE

Japan and Russia resume youth exchanges
Japan and Russia are set to restart a youth exchange programme after a seven-year suspension, with around 15 Japanese university students travelling to St Petersburg in August 2026. Participants will undertake Russian-language lessons and interact with local students, marking the revival of a programme originally launched in 1999. The initiative had been suspended following the COVID-19 pandemic and remained inactive after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Japanese officials have emphasised the role of educational exchanges in maintaining people-to-people connections and improving…
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How international doctoral education could do better
Europe’s long-standing Doctor Europaeus (European Doctorate) label is being highlighted as an opportunity to strengthen the international dimension of doctoral education. Introduced in 1991, the supplementary certificate recognises PhD candidates who meet specific international criteria, including completing a research stay of at least three months in another European country, having their thesis reviewed by academics from different European countries, including an international examiner in their defence, and conducting part of the defence in another European language. However, the label is…
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Europe Continues Expanding International Student Mobility Through Erasmus+
The Erasmus+ programme continues to strengthen international student mobility across Europe, with ongoing initiatives aimed at improving collaboration between higher education institutions and making future student exchanges more efficient through enhanced digital systems. These developments will benefit future international students by supporting smoother university partnerships, improved recognition of study periods abroad and expanded opportunities to participate in exchange and joint degree programmes throughout Europe. Reference Link :https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/whats-new/news/latest-selection-of-projects-announced-to-support-international-cooperation-in-higher-education
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Iceland to Introduce Full Tuition Fees for Non-EEA Students from 2027
Iceland has approved new legislation requiring students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) to pay full tuition fees at its public universities starting from the 2027–2028 academic year. The move makes Iceland the last Nordic country to introduce tuition fees for non-EEA students, aligning its higher education policies with countries such as Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway. While the exact fee amounts have not yet been announced, universities will determine the costs before admissions open for the 2027 intake.…
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87 Erasmus Mundus Projects Selected to Expand International Study Opportunities
The European Commission has announced the selection of 87 new Erasmus Mundus projects under the latest Erasmus+ funding round. The initiative includes 37 Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's programmes and 50 Erasmus Mundus Design Measures, giving students greater access to internationally recognised joint degrees delivered by universities across multiple countries. For students planning to study in Europe, this means more opportunities to pursue globally recognised master's programmes with international mobility, multicultural learning experiences and potential scholarship support. The expansion further strengthens…
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