European Degree

On March 27, 2024, the European Commission presented the "Blueprint for a European Degree" initiative, outlining the path that will lead, in the near future, to the establishment of the European Degree.

Main features:

  • Available for bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree programs
  • Joint degree issued by a consortium of European universities
  • Based on common criteria established at the European level
  • Automatic recognition in all EU countries
  • Offers study opportunities at various European universities
  • Promotes the acquisition of interdisciplinary and future-oriented skills
  • Contributes to increasing graduates' competitiveness in the international job market

The main objective of the European Degree is to promote deep integration of the European Higher Education System and strengthen European identity in higher education.

The University of Padua is following the development of this initiative with great interest, demonstrating its commitment through active participation in European projects on the topic, involvement in the European Arqus Alliance, participation in and organization of national and international conferences, and other activities aimed at promoting internationalization and educational excellence.

For more information: https://education.ec.europa.eu/education-levels/higher-education/european-degree/working-towards-a-european-degree

  Policy documents and papers

UNI-ITALIA Position Paper on European title and Alliances of the European Universities – UNI-ITALIA, 2025

Coimbra Group Statement: Why We Need the European Degree Now – Coimbra Group, 2025

Arqus Position Paper on the European Degree – Arqus European University Alliance, 2024

Blueprint for a European degree – Communication from the European Commission, 2024

Factsheet on the blueprint for a European Degree – European Commission, 2024

Proposal for a COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION on a European Quality Assurance and Recognition System in Higher Education – European Commission, 2024

EDLab has its say in the EC’s Public Consultation on the Joint European Degree – EDLab, 2024

The road towards a possible joint European degree – European Commission, 2023

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