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The changing roles of the university and non-university sectors of higher education in europe

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 July 2009

Ulrich Teichler
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Abstract

For many years, different patterns of the higher education system existed in various European countries. The patterns were not stable in each country, because pressures for upgrading of the ‘less noble’ sector tended to be strong. Altogether, it was justified, however, to characterize the situation in Europe as a ‘persistence of variety’. Many theories helped to explain a coexistence of inclinations for common approaches or specific options of individual countries. Most recently, though, pressures for convergence seem to have grown in Europe. Although the European Union advocates a respect for variety, some countries tend to adapt themselves to anticipated trends. In addition, efforts are undertaken in various European countries to adapt the programmes and institutions to an Anglo-Saxon model in order to preserve or strengthen their position in the wake of internationalization and globalization.

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European Review , Volume 6 , Issue 4 , October 1998 , pp. 475 - 487
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Copyright © Academia Europaea 1998

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