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  • Towards equity and inclusion in higher education in Europe

    1 April 2022

    Where do European countries stand when it comes to equity and inclusion of their higher education systems? Do they have the necessary conditions in place?

      Eurydike
  • Teachers' and School Heads' Salaries and Allowances in Europe 2019/20

    21 October 2021

    Are teachers in Europe well paid? What prospects for salary increases do they have as they progress in their career? Have teachers gained or lost purchasing power in recent years?

    News  Eurydike
  • Compulsory Education in Europe 2021/22

    7 October 2021

    This publication provides concise information on the duration of compulsory education/training in 39 European education systems.

    News  Eurydike
  • The Structure of the European Education Systems 2021/22

    7 October 2021

    This report illustrates schematic information on the structure of education systems in European countries, from pre-primary to tertiary level.

    News  Eurydike
  • Easier to apply for recognition of foreign qualifications

    28 May 2021

    It’s now even easier to apply for an assessment of a foreign qualification at UHR’s website. The application process has been improved so that a user can, among other things, follow the progress of their application.

    News  Qualifications recognition
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About the Council

  • What the Council does
    • Tasks
    • Projects
      • RPL in Practice
        • The RPL project
        • Project activities
        • RPL Conference
        • Participating partners and HEIs
        • Project resources
        • RPL definitions
    • Annual report and budget
  • Organisation
  • The Board
  • Stakeholders and target groups
  • Governing documents
  • News
  • Calendar
  • Contact
  • Working at UHR
    • Benefits and conditions
  • Processing of personal data by the Swedish Council for Higher Education
  • Accessibility
    • Report accessibility problems
  • Information regarding Ukraine

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SE-171 04 Solna

Telephone +46 (0)10-470 03 00
(closed for lunch 12:00–13:00)

Visiting address Solna strandväg 132B, Solna

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