Education and training

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

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

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

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

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