The aim of this paper is to develop a theory-based typology of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) based on three dimensions of differentiation, i.e. their activity profile (education vs. research), the subject scope (generalist vs. specialist) and regulatory characteristics which constrain...

This report presents the main elements of the European Tertiary Education Register (ETER). ETER is a project funded by the European Commission, Directorate General for Education Youth, Sport and Culture for the years 2013-2017, which has established a comprehensive register of educational...

This report presents the main elements of the European Tertiary Education Register (ETER). ETER is a project funded by the European Commission, Directorate General for Education Youth, Sport and Culture for the years 2013-2017, which has established a comprehensive register of educational...

This document presents the basic definition and methodology for the PREF data collection. It covers basic definitions of funding streams and funding instruments, the thematic classifications, characterization of research funding organizations and umbrella public research organizations. It also...

The 2015 series of RIO Country Reports analyse and assess the policy and the national research and innovation system developments in relation to national policy priorities and the EU policy agenda with special focus on ERA and Innovation Union. The executive summaries of these reports put...

Improving completion and reducing dropout in higher education are key concerns for higher education in Europe. This study on dropout and completion in higher education in Europe demonstrates that national governments and higher education institutions use three different study success objectives:...

This is a study designed, commissioned and owned by the European Commission (DG Research and Innovation, Unit C6-Economic analysis and indicators). This study is part of a set of projects providing key information for policy making in the perspective of contributing to growth in Europe through...