STUDY IN EUROPE

QQI unveils first TrustEd Ireland Quality Mark recipients
Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) has announced the first English Language Education providers authorised to use the new TrustEd Ireland Quality Mark, a statutory accreditation programme designed to strengthen quality assurance and help protect international students. The initiative provides a recognised quality framework for English-language education providers and is intended to give students greater confidence when choosing where to study.   For international students planning to use an English-language course as a pathway to higher education in Ireland, the new…
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How to get the most from Erasmus+
With Erasmus+ set to enter its next phase, universities are being encouraged to make international mobility more structured, purposeful and accessible rather than simply treating study abroad as an opportunity to travel. The focus is increasingly on combining academic learning with industry exposure, cultural experiences and collaboration with international partners. Institutions are also being encouraged to strengthen areas such as accessibility, student welfare, safeguarding, risk management and programme administration as participation grows.   For students, this means Erasmus+ opportunities could…
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Estonia Named World's Best Country to Relocate to in 2026
Estonia has ranked first in the 2026 Global Relocation Index, which assesses countries on factors including affordability, safety, political stability, air quality, housing, banking infrastructure and overall living conditions. The Baltic nation performed particularly strongly for its banking infrastructure, business opportunities and rights for non-citizens, while also receiving favourable scores for housing affordability, green spaces and street safety. The ranking assessed countries using multiple international data sources alongside expert evaluations. For international students considering Europe, the ranking provides an interesting…
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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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