STUDY IN EUROPE

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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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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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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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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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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