Policy

Education and training

Each country in the European Union manages its own education system, so the Commission plays more of a supporting role. It offers a forum for cooperation between countries and tries to improve coherence in education policies. The Commission funds various initiatives that support education in Europe, from ensuring the recognition of qualifications abroad to promoting success stories.

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Policies

  • Higher education

    The Commission works to increase student mobility, build cooperation between universities internationally and ensure recognition of academic credentials.

  • Adult learning

    The Commission encourages adults to develop skills and knowledge throughout their careers in order to reduce unemployment and promote active citizenship.

  • School policy

    The Commission uses national surveys of progress and EU-wide competence goals to make sure all pupils across Europe receive a quality education.

  • Vocational education and training

    The Commission strives to improve teaching quality in training, to encourage mobility and to ensure programmes reflect the needs of the labour market.

  • International cooperation on education and training

    The Commission aims to advance the EU as a centre of education excellence and support EU-partner countries in improving their education training systems.