{"id":14271,"date":"2026-08-25T13:47:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T13:47:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eu4dual.education\/?post_type=kic-publication&p=14271"},"modified":"2026-08-26T09:57:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T09:57:14","slug":"policy-brief-2026-dual-higher-education-as-a-driver-of-european-competitiveness","status":"publish","type":"kic-publication","link":"https:\/\/eu4dual.education\/fi\/kic-publication\/policy-brief-2026-dual-higher-education-as-a-driver-of-european-competitiveness\/","title":{"rendered":"Policy brief 2026: dual higher education as a driver of European competitiveness\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We have published our 2026 policy brief on dual higher education. It sets out eight recommendations for building a stronger European framework; five for EU institutions, and three for national and regional authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EU4Dual is an alliance of nine professional higher education institutions across nine EU countries. Together, we support over 74,000 students and work with more than 18,000 business partners. Since 2023, we have tested new models for dual higher education across Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dual higher education combines academic study with structured, credit-bearing workplace learning. It helps close the gap between what graduates learn and what employers need. Yet no shared European framework for dual higher education exists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three EU policy developments make this the right moment for action. The Union of Skills highlights work-integrated learning as a priority. The European Degree Label and next Erasmus+ programme offer further opportunities for dual mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What we recommend<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

EU-level recommendations<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n