Education systems in different countries

Are you thinking about studying abroad or completing a degree in a different country? Are you familiar with the country's academic system? Do you know how they assess and grade the students?
You may find very complete answers to these and other questions at the "country modules" section of the Nuffic website.

Denmark: new legislation and funding for student mobility

Last month, Morten Østergaard, Denmark´s Minister of Science, Innovation and Higher Education, introduced three new legislative proposals designed to increase the number of Danish students studying abroad by increasing student loan flexibility, improving the recognition and awarding of academic credit in Denmark for study abroad and introducing a quality assurance system among Danish higher education institutions.

In 2009-10 Denmark hosted 24,485 international students, 62% of whom were studying for a full degree, while 9,825 Danish students were studying internationally with only 35% of those working toward a full degree.

Australia´s universities among the best in the world

In the last edition of ARWU´s Academic Ranking of World Universities (http://www.arwu.org), pusblished in August, Australia is the third country in the world with the most universities in the “top 100”. Also, it is one of the few countries that actually increased its number of universities among the "top 100" since 2011.
The University of Melbourne, The Australian National University, The University of Queensland, The University of Sydney and The University of Western Australia are among the world´s best 100 universities.

Australia aumenta presencia en ranking mundial de universidades

En la última edición del ranking mundial de universidades ARWU (Academic Ranking of World Universities), publicado en agosto, Australia ocupa el tercer puesto entre los países con mayor número de universidades en el “top 100”. Además, es uno de los pocos países que desde el año pasado ha aumentado el número de universidades de 4 a 5.

The University of Melbourne, The Australian National University, The University of Queensland, The University of Sydney y The University of Western Australia se clasifican entre las mejores 100.

Becas Master on-line - CEU Universidad San Pablo

La CEU, Universidad San Pablo de Madrid, España, acaba de aunciar becas de 10 a 75% del costo de la la matrícula para varios de sus programas on-line entre ellos, en Energías Renovables, Gestión de los RRHH y Prevención de Riesgos, entre otros.

Para mayor información ver http://www.postgrado.uspceu.es/pages/becas-ayudas-master-oficiales-ceu.html