From the foreword by Mirosław Marczewski, Director General, Foundation for the Development of the Education System:
Our publication captures the rich mosaic of joint educational initiatives in Europe and demonstrates how they are transforming higher education. The experts whose texts you will find therein emphasise that these initiatives are not merely an academic experiment, but a necessity that responds to the challenges of the 21st century. In light of the labour market globalisation, the need to strengthen Europe's competitiveness, and the integrative goals of the Bologna Process, joint programmes are becoming a cornerstone of education’s future.
This publication provides a deep analysis on several levels. The Diverse Landscape of Programmes: It presents a complex mosaic of programmes, from unified joint degrees to the more common double degrees and other flexible models that evolve in response to local traditions and regulations. Practice and Challenges: It describes the achievements and obstacles faced by European University alliances, such as issues with fragmented legal systems and the need for long-term funding. The Role of National Agencies: It explains how, e.g., FRSE, as a National Agency, translates the European vision into concrete actions by offering support, guidance, and institutional capacity-building measures. I believe that this publication will be a valuable tool for universities, policymakers, and others who strive to create a more integrated and competitive European Higher Education Area. I hope it will serve as an inspiration for further action and the search for innovative solutions that will allow us to collectively build the future of European education.
I believe that this publication will be a valuable tool for universities, policymakers, and others who strive to create a more integrated and competitive European Higher Education Area. I hope it will serve as an inspiration for further action and the search for innovative solutions that will allow us to collectively build the future of European education.