In Europe, Universities Struggle to Compete and Adapt

Publicly funded European universities can no longer compete with top schools in the US, yet angry students oppose proposals for reform. Increasing unemployment makes entry-level jobs for college graduates scarce. Because of limited funds available for university development, some nations implement fees to improve programs. However, most European students expect free tuition and resent the fees. Students also oppose any plans to standardize and update programs throughout Europe. As a result, more science and technology students flee the troubled system to study in the US, contributing to Europe losing its competitive edge in many global industries. – YaleGlobal