EUROSTUDENT
@eurostudent.bsky.social
Providing data on the social dimension of European higher education since 1997.
Co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union (views own).
Co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union (views own).
🇪🇪 Estonia and 🇳🇱 the Netherlands are the only EUROSTUDENT countries where satisfaction among part-time students is considerably ⬇️ below the average of all students.
November 27, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🇪🇪 Estonia and 🇳🇱 the Netherlands are the only EUROSTUDENT countries where satisfaction among part-time students is considerably ⬇️ below the average of all students.
The traditional December webinar is coming again! 🥳 💖 🎄
At next #EUROSTUDENTTalks student representatives from Ireland, Lithuania, Malta & Romania will discuss students’ current challenges and expectations for 2026.
Join us on December 1️⃣ 1️⃣
Register 👉 rb.gy/2javtu
At next #EUROSTUDENTTalks student representatives from Ireland, Lithuania, Malta & Romania will discuss students’ current challenges and expectations for 2026.
Join us on December 1️⃣ 1️⃣
Register 👉 rb.gy/2javtu
November 24, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The traditional December webinar is coming again! 🥳 💖 🎄
At next #EUROSTUDENTTalks student representatives from Ireland, Lithuania, Malta & Romania will discuss students’ current challenges and expectations for 2026.
Join us on December 1️⃣ 1️⃣
Register 👉 rb.gy/2javtu
At next #EUROSTUDENTTalks student representatives from Ireland, Lithuania, Malta & Romania will discuss students’ current challenges and expectations for 2026.
Join us on December 1️⃣ 1️⃣
Register 👉 rb.gy/2javtu
Students from less well-off families are, on average, 2.6× more likely to work to afford studying than those from very well-off backgrounds.
The gap is huge in some countries:
🇩🇪 Germany: 9.3×
🇷🇴 Romania: 5.8×
🇭🇷 Croatia: 5.2×
🇨🇿 The Czech Republic: 5.1×
The gap is huge in some countries:
🇩🇪 Germany: 9.3×
🇷🇴 Romania: 5.8×
🇭🇷 Croatia: 5.2×
🇨🇿 The Czech Republic: 5.1×
November 17, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Students from less well-off families are, on average, 2.6× more likely to work to afford studying than those from very well-off backgrounds.
The gap is huge in some countries:
🇩🇪 Germany: 9.3×
🇷🇴 Romania: 5.8×
🇭🇷 Croatia: 5.2×
🇨🇿 The Czech Republic: 5.1×
The gap is huge in some countries:
🇩🇪 Germany: 9.3×
🇷🇴 Romania: 5.8×
🇭🇷 Croatia: 5.2×
🇨🇿 The Czech Republic: 5.1×
Did you know that in all but 4 EUROSTUDENT countries, the share of students living with parents among those with low educational background is below the national average for all students❓
November 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Did you know that in all but 4 EUROSTUDENT countries, the share of students living with parents among those with low educational background is below the national average for all students❓
Students who study beyond the standard period of study:
🔹 have a lower sense of belonging
🔹 are less likely to rate their academic performance better than that of their fellow students
🔹 are more likely to consider dropping out than those still within the standard period of study.
🔹 have a lower sense of belonging
🔹 are less likely to rate their academic performance better than that of their fellow students
🔹 are more likely to consider dropping out than those still within the standard period of study.
November 10, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Students who study beyond the standard period of study:
🔹 have a lower sense of belonging
🔹 are less likely to rate their academic performance better than that of their fellow students
🔹 are more likely to consider dropping out than those still within the standard period of study.
🔹 have a lower sense of belonging
🔹 are less likely to rate their academic performance better than that of their fellow students
🔹 are more likely to consider dropping out than those still within the standard period of study.
Great discussions in Riga this week with the Ministry of Education & Science, Latvian HEIs, and the student union on the upcoming E:9 data collection in spring26.
Together with Sylvia Mandl (@ihs.ac.at), we’re setting the stage for 🇱🇻Latvia’s contribution to understanding student life across Europe.
Together with Sylvia Mandl (@ihs.ac.at), we’re setting the stage for 🇱🇻Latvia’s contribution to understanding student life across Europe.
November 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Great discussions in Riga this week with the Ministry of Education & Science, Latvian HEIs, and the student union on the upcoming E:9 data collection in spring26.
Together with Sylvia Mandl (@ihs.ac.at), we’re setting the stage for 🇱🇻Latvia’s contribution to understanding student life across Europe.
Together with Sylvia Mandl (@ihs.ac.at), we’re setting the stage for 🇱🇻Latvia’s contribution to understanding student life across Europe.
🎙️ EUROSTUDENT Talks – November 20
Go behind the scenes of EUROSTUDENT 9! 🧐
Researchers from 🇨🇾Cyprus, 🇸🇪Sweden and 🇨🇿the Czech Republic share how data collection has unfolded in their countries – from boosting response rates to tackling fieldwork challenges.
🔗 Register here: tinyurl.com/382b4e3c
Go behind the scenes of EUROSTUDENT 9! 🧐
Researchers from 🇨🇾Cyprus, 🇸🇪Sweden and 🇨🇿the Czech Republic share how data collection has unfolded in their countries – from boosting response rates to tackling fieldwork challenges.
🔗 Register here: tinyurl.com/382b4e3c
November 7, 2025 at 10:49 AM
🎙️ EUROSTUDENT Talks – November 20
Go behind the scenes of EUROSTUDENT 9! 🧐
Researchers from 🇨🇾Cyprus, 🇸🇪Sweden and 🇨🇿the Czech Republic share how data collection has unfolded in their countries – from boosting response rates to tackling fieldwork challenges.
🔗 Register here: tinyurl.com/382b4e3c
Go behind the scenes of EUROSTUDENT 9! 🧐
Researchers from 🇨🇾Cyprus, 🇸🇪Sweden and 🇨🇿the Czech Republic share how data collection has unfolded in their countries – from boosting response rates to tackling fieldwork challenges.
🔗 Register here: tinyurl.com/382b4e3c
Students’ self-earned income is the single most important source of income in 54% of the #EUROSTUDENT countries. This is true for the 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇳🇱 the Netherlands, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇫🇮 Finland & 🇳🇴 Norway.
November 3, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Students’ self-earned income is the single most important source of income in 54% of the #EUROSTUDENT countries. This is true for the 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇳🇱 the Netherlands, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇫🇮 Finland & 🇳🇴 Norway.
Students from non-tertiary educational backgrounds report lower original study intentions, lower sense of belonging, and slightly higher drop- out intentions.
Take a look on certain countries below 👇
Take a look on certain countries below 👇
October 30, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Students from non-tertiary educational backgrounds report lower original study intentions, lower sense of belonging, and slightly higher drop- out intentions.
Take a look on certain countries below 👇
Take a look on certain countries below 👇
🔹 At HEIs with few STEM programs, women make up 57%+ of students.
🔹 At STEM-heavy institutions, men are the majority in nearly every country — averaging 2/3 of the student body. The only exception is 🇸🇰 Slovakia.
🔹 At STEM-heavy institutions, men are the majority in nearly every country — averaging 2/3 of the student body. The only exception is 🇸🇰 Slovakia.
October 20, 2025 at 11:02 AM
🔹 At HEIs with few STEM programs, women make up 57%+ of students.
🔹 At STEM-heavy institutions, men are the majority in nearly every country — averaging 2/3 of the student body. The only exception is 🇸🇰 Slovakia.
🔹 At STEM-heavy institutions, men are the majority in nearly every country — averaging 2/3 of the student body. The only exception is 🇸🇰 Slovakia.
Another two slots of intense checking of #EUROSTUDENT data and coding done together with @ihs.ac.at & @joriscuppen.bsky.social ✅
It was a pleasure to have researchers from 🇬🇪, 🇮🇸, 🇦🇿, 🇭🇺, 🇮🇪, 🇲🇹, 🇩🇰, 🇸🇪 & 🇩🇪 over this week for data delivery seminars at IHS in Vienna.
Thank you all & have a safe way home! 👋
It was a pleasure to have researchers from 🇬🇪, 🇮🇸, 🇦🇿, 🇭🇺, 🇮🇪, 🇲🇹, 🇩🇰, 🇸🇪 & 🇩🇪 over this week for data delivery seminars at IHS in Vienna.
Thank you all & have a safe way home! 👋
October 17, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Another two slots of intense checking of #EUROSTUDENT data and coding done together with @ihs.ac.at & @joriscuppen.bsky.social ✅
It was a pleasure to have researchers from 🇬🇪, 🇮🇸, 🇦🇿, 🇭🇺, 🇮🇪, 🇲🇹, 🇩🇰, 🇸🇪 & 🇩🇪 over this week for data delivery seminars at IHS in Vienna.
Thank you all & have a safe way home! 👋
It was a pleasure to have researchers from 🇬🇪, 🇮🇸, 🇦🇿, 🇭🇺, 🇮🇪, 🇲🇹, 🇩🇰, 🇸🇪 & 🇩🇪 over this week for data delivery seminars at IHS in Vienna.
Thank you all & have a safe way home! 👋
One week to go until we can celebrate #WAHED25 with a special EUROSTUDENT Talks focusing on students with disabilities.
Sign up and join the conversation on building a more inclusive higher education!
✍️ tinyurl.com/2ymnhxpe
Sign up and join the conversation on building a more inclusive higher education!
✍️ tinyurl.com/2ymnhxpe
October 16, 2025 at 7:13 AM
One week to go until we can celebrate #WAHED25 with a special EUROSTUDENT Talks focusing on students with disabilities.
Sign up and join the conversation on building a more inclusive higher education!
✍️ tinyurl.com/2ymnhxpe
Sign up and join the conversation on building a more inclusive higher education!
✍️ tinyurl.com/2ymnhxpe
Although educational background is considered a key determinant of 🌍 international student mobility (ISM), it is worth taking a broader look at how migration background, income structure, parental prosperity, field of study, and HEI characteristics shape ISM participation.
Have a browse below!
Have a browse below!
October 13, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Although educational background is considered a key determinant of 🌍 international student mobility (ISM), it is worth taking a broader look at how migration background, income structure, parental prosperity, field of study, and HEI characteristics shape ISM participation.
Have a browse below!
Have a browse below!
As part of October’s World Access to Higher Education Day, we invite you to join a special edition of EUROSTUDENT Talks on October 23, focusing on students with disabilities in higher education.
Register 👉 tinyurl.com/2ymnhxpe
Register 👉 tinyurl.com/2ymnhxpe
October 8, 2025 at 11:21 AM
As part of October’s World Access to Higher Education Day, we invite you to join a special edition of EUROSTUDENT Talks on October 23, focusing on students with disabilities in higher education.
Register 👉 tinyurl.com/2ymnhxpe
Register 👉 tinyurl.com/2ymnhxpe
Across EUROSTUDENT countries, 26% of students face an accommodation cost overburden.
International students report it even more often than domestic ones. The burden is also heavier for those relying on public student support. Also, students w. financial difficulties are far more likely to struggle.
International students report it even more often than domestic ones. The burden is also heavier for those relying on public student support. Also, students w. financial difficulties are far more likely to struggle.
October 6, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Across EUROSTUDENT countries, 26% of students face an accommodation cost overburden.
International students report it even more often than domestic ones. The burden is also heavier for those relying on public student support. Also, students w. financial difficulties are far more likely to struggle.
International students report it even more often than domestic ones. The burden is also heavier for those relying on public student support. Also, students w. financial difficulties are far more likely to struggle.
When looking at students' time budget, 🇱🇻 Latvian and 🇵🇱 Polish students top the charts, spending 54 hours/week on study & work — compared to just 41 hours in 🇫🇷 France. On average, part-time students clock 10 more hours weekly than full-timers, mostly due to working nearly 3× as much (32h vs 11h).
September 29, 2025 at 7:15 AM
When looking at students' time budget, 🇱🇻 Latvian and 🇵🇱 Polish students top the charts, spending 54 hours/week on study & work — compared to just 41 hours in 🇫🇷 France. On average, part-time students clock 10 more hours weekly than full-timers, mostly due to working nearly 3× as much (32h vs 11h).
Older students = happier students?
According to the EUROSTUDENT 8 data, students aged 30+ report the highest well-being scores (avg. 56 points) vs. 50 points for younger peers.
Read more 👉 🔗 tinyurl.com/rdndxpak
According to the EUROSTUDENT 8 data, students aged 30+ report the highest well-being scores (avg. 56 points) vs. 50 points for younger peers.
Read more 👉 🔗 tinyurl.com/rdndxpak
September 25, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Older students = happier students?
According to the EUROSTUDENT 8 data, students aged 30+ report the highest well-being scores (avg. 56 points) vs. 50 points for younger peers.
Read more 👉 🔗 tinyurl.com/rdndxpak
According to the EUROSTUDENT 8 data, students aged 30+ report the highest well-being scores (avg. 56 points) vs. 50 points for younger peers.
Read more 👉 🔗 tinyurl.com/rdndxpak
Did you know that students in the fields of 🧑🏫 Education as well as 💼 Business, Administration & Law more often engage in part-time, distance, or online studies compared to those in other subject groups? Not surprisingly, 💻 ICT students especially stand out with high levels of online learning.
September 22, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Did you know that students in the fields of 🧑🏫 Education as well as 💼 Business, Administration & Law more often engage in part-time, distance, or online studies compared to those in other subject groups? Not surprisingly, 💻 ICT students especially stand out with high levels of online learning.
Can you imagine a more scenic place for intensively checking #EUROSTUDENT data and coding together with @ihs.ac.at & @joriscuppen.bsky.social?
Researchers from 🇨🇾, 🇵🇱, 🇸🇰, 🇨🇿, 🇫🇮, 🇳🇴, 🇭🇷 & 🇱🇹 met this week for data delivery seminars in Altes Kloster in 🇦🇹Hainburg.
Thanks for all the participants! 👋
Researchers from 🇨🇾, 🇵🇱, 🇸🇰, 🇨🇿, 🇫🇮, 🇳🇴, 🇭🇷 & 🇱🇹 met this week for data delivery seminars in Altes Kloster in 🇦🇹Hainburg.
Thanks for all the participants! 👋
September 19, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Can you imagine a more scenic place for intensively checking #EUROSTUDENT data and coding together with @ihs.ac.at & @joriscuppen.bsky.social?
Researchers from 🇨🇾, 🇵🇱, 🇸🇰, 🇨🇿, 🇫🇮, 🇳🇴, 🇭🇷 & 🇱🇹 met this week for data delivery seminars in Altes Kloster in 🇦🇹Hainburg.
Thanks for all the participants! 👋
Researchers from 🇨🇾, 🇵🇱, 🇸🇰, 🇨🇿, 🇫🇮, 🇳🇴, 🇭🇷 & 🇱🇹 met this week for data delivery seminars in Altes Kloster in 🇦🇹Hainburg.
Thanks for all the participants! 👋
💸 🫰 Working students earn a median of 811 PPS/month (PPS: Purchasing Power Standard), but income varies widely across the countries — it's highest in 🇲🇹 Malta, lowest in 🇩🇰 Denmark.
In most countries, male students earn more than female students: partly due to working about an hour more per week.
In most countries, male students earn more than female students: partly due to working about an hour more per week.
September 15, 2025 at 7:03 AM
💸 🫰 Working students earn a median of 811 PPS/month (PPS: Purchasing Power Standard), but income varies widely across the countries — it's highest in 🇲🇹 Malta, lowest in 🇩🇰 Denmark.
In most countries, male students earn more than female students: partly due to working about an hour more per week.
In most countries, male students earn more than female students: partly due to working about an hour more per week.
EUROSTUDENT Talks is back from the summer break!👋
Come join the webinar on 18.09.
With student representatives Viktoriia Hermanchuk & Volodymyr Sydiaha we'll dicuss how has the war in 🇺🇦 Ukraine shaped HE and what can we learn from it when it comes to resilience & adaptation.
Sign up 👉 rb.gy/yd70yr
Come join the webinar on 18.09.
With student representatives Viktoriia Hermanchuk & Volodymyr Sydiaha we'll dicuss how has the war in 🇺🇦 Ukraine shaped HE and what can we learn from it when it comes to resilience & adaptation.
Sign up 👉 rb.gy/yd70yr
September 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM
EUROSTUDENT Talks is back from the summer break!👋
Come join the webinar on 18.09.
With student representatives Viktoriia Hermanchuk & Volodymyr Sydiaha we'll dicuss how has the war in 🇺🇦 Ukraine shaped HE and what can we learn from it when it comes to resilience & adaptation.
Sign up 👉 rb.gy/yd70yr
Come join the webinar on 18.09.
With student representatives Viktoriia Hermanchuk & Volodymyr Sydiaha we'll dicuss how has the war in 🇺🇦 Ukraine shaped HE and what can we learn from it when it comes to resilience & adaptation.
Sign up 👉 rb.gy/yd70yr
Young students and those relying on public support are more likely to live in student housing. Especially in the Netherlands, Slovakia & the Czech Republic, many students dependent on public support live in dorms. Students who regard themselves as ‘workers’ live in student accommodation less often.
September 8, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Young students and those relying on public support are more likely to live in student housing. Especially in the Netherlands, Slovakia & the Czech Republic, many students dependent on public support live in dorms. Students who regard themselves as ‘workers’ live in student accommodation less often.
Across all E:8 countries, 1/3 of students with 👶 have a youngest child under the age of 6. Most of the young children under 6 can be found in Denmark, Germany, Finland, Iceland, Austria & Switzerland and particularly in Azerbaijan & Georgia, where the share is more than 80%.
🧐 tinyurl.com/2zbred8z
🧐 tinyurl.com/2zbred8z
September 4, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Across all E:8 countries, 1/3 of students with 👶 have a youngest child under the age of 6. Most of the young children under 6 can be found in Denmark, Germany, Finland, Iceland, Austria & Switzerland and particularly in Azerbaijan & Georgia, where the share is more than 80%.
🧐 tinyurl.com/2zbred8z
🧐 tinyurl.com/2zbred8z
🧑💼 ➡️ 🧑🎓
Did you know that in 🇮🇸 Iceland (62%), 🇩🇰 Denmark (52%), and 🇸🇪 Sweden (49%), many students arrive at university with serious work experience (1+ year, 20+ hrs/week)?
Did you know that in 🇮🇸 Iceland (62%), 🇩🇰 Denmark (52%), and 🇸🇪 Sweden (49%), many students arrive at university with serious work experience (1+ year, 20+ hrs/week)?
September 1, 2025 at 7:18 AM
🧑💼 ➡️ 🧑🎓
Did you know that in 🇮🇸 Iceland (62%), 🇩🇰 Denmark (52%), and 🇸🇪 Sweden (49%), many students arrive at university with serious work experience (1+ year, 20+ hrs/week)?
Did you know that in 🇮🇸 Iceland (62%), 🇩🇰 Denmark (52%), and 🇸🇪 Sweden (49%), many students arrive at university with serious work experience (1+ year, 20+ hrs/week)?
23% of all students report a (very) negative impact of the COVID-19 on the financing of their studies. The share ranges from a bit more than 10% in Lithuania to more than 33% in Portugal. Most students reported no or even positive impact, but remember that these results don't include dropouts.
August 28, 2025 at 7:16 AM
23% of all students report a (very) negative impact of the COVID-19 on the financing of their studies. The share ranges from a bit more than 10% in Lithuania to more than 33% in Portugal. Most students reported no or even positive impact, but remember that these results don't include dropouts.