Social and Economic Conditions of Student Life in Europe: Synopsis of indicators. Final Report. Eurostudent III 2005-2008

Abstract

The EUROSTUDENT report is based on a unique dataset covering more than 120,000 students in 23 European countries. The surveyed students provided information on the social and economic conditions of their life. In essence, the EUROSTUDENT dataset describes a biography from entrance into a higher education system, to study conditions during studies, and finally to exit from the higher education system. Additionally, it covers temporary international mobility. The analysis offers the chance to review common practices and their effectiveness in the light of European trends and with the insight that alternatives are possible and, in some cases, actually being practiced by neighbouring countries.