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German universities to phase out tuition fees in 2014MIP subscribers only
27 Sep 2013Updates | Higher education
Undergraduate degrees will be free across Germany from 2014 when Bavaria and Lower Saxony follow other German states in abolishing tuition fees. Fees will remain in place for certain postgraduate prog ...
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Massive Open Online Courses catch on in EuropeMIP subscribers only
26 Sep 2013Updates | Higher education
Despite a cautious start, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are expanding across Europe as institutions and educators look to reach a wider audience and identify commercial opportunities. Several di ...
Italy
Young Italians target English language skills and overseas work experienceMIP subscribers only
17 Sep 2013Updates | ELICOS
Tough economic conditions and increasing employer demands are leading a push for greater English language proficiency in Italy. The study and work opportunities offered under Australia’s Working Holid ...
Italy
First comprehensive ranking of Italian research excellenceMIP subscribers only
19 Aug 2013Updates | Higher education
A review conducted by the Italian National Agency for the Evaluation of Universities and Research (ANVUR) on the quality of research in Italian universities will be used to determine government fundin ...
Italy
Changes to university enrolment procedures force Italians to seek alternativesMIP subscribers only
17 Jun 2013Updates | Higher education
Italian students planning to enrol in undergraduate degrees in high-demand local faculties must now undertake a national admissions test coinciding with their secondary school certificate exams. With ...
Italy
Education and research rank high on new government’s agenda in ItalyMIP subscribers only
20 May 2013Updates | Schools | ELICOS | Vocational Education and Training (VET) | Higher education | 22 May 2013
A ‘grand coalition’ government comprising a mix of centre-left and centre-right ministers has been sworn in following the Italian elections in February. Both the Prime Minister and Education Minister ...
Germany
Agrifood research commercialisation opportunity with leading European specialty chemicals companiesMIP subscribers only
6 May 2013Vocational Education and Training (VET) | Opportunities | 8 May 2013
A leading European specialty chemicals company has confirmed its participation in Austrade’s Investing in Research Program 2013. The program brings together Australian R&D capability with global Europ ...
Germany
International students snap up German work visasMIP subscribers only
24 Apr 2013Updates | Vocational Education and Training (VET) | Higher education
The push to recruit highly qualified workers from abroad and encourage international students to stay on and work in Germany has been declared an overwhelming success by the government, following the ...
Germany
Master’s degree demand forecast to exceed supplyMIP subscribers only
22 Apr 2013Updates | Vocational Education and Training (VET) | Higher education
A private higher education think tank and a German news magazine estimate that the demand for master’s degrees in Germany will drastically increase in coming years, with students unable to secure plac ...
Germany
Education Market Profile - Germany
2 Apr 2013Schools | ELICOS | Vocational Education and Training (VET) | Higher education | Reports | Transnational education | Alumni
Given Germany's affluence, its large population and need for quality education, there are many opportunities for the Australian Education sector.

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