The introduction of a tiered structure of study programmes and degrees is a core aspect of the Bologna Process. Based on recent empirical studies on the implementation of bachelor and master programmes in a number of European countries, an assessment is made of whether the Bologna Process has progressed in this area. However, given the multitude…

Higher education research is closely linked to the debates on higher education policy and practice. It provides the information basis for decisions about the future of higher education. As the themes of the public debate on problems and reform needs in higher education change quickly, higher education research has to anticipate future problems and…

Discussion of internationalization in higher education in Europe finds that although the major forces are still predominantly national, the internationalization process impacts individual institutions through growing pressures for diversity, increasing popularity of managerialism, and compliance with policies of the European Commission, which seem…