eurograduate
Welcome to EUROGRADUATE!
The EUROGRADUATE survey is a pilot survey of graduates in a choice of European countries, which aims to lay the ground for a sustainable European-
wide graduate survey. This is an exciting initiative to map the impact that experiences of European graduates during their time as students have had on
their professional lives and their lives as European citizens. We want to know how happy the graduates are with their studies, how they sustained themselves,
whether they travelled abroad and what they did after graduation. We will use the findings to compare different
higher education systems in Europe and identify
ways in which they can become better at preparing young people for the world of work and their role in society.
Research into graduate pathways is important for guiding higher education institutions in assessing and improving their programmes and teaching methods.
The information also helps future students make better choices regarding their studies and career plans.
Decision makers will also be better informed when making funding and legislative decisions.
At European level, this data will allow us to monitor progress towards the European Education Area and identify areas that need more investment and resources.
news
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May 2026
How are the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) reflected in graduates’ experiences and lives?
In a recent Expert Voice published by the European University Association, Kai Mühleck explores findings from the EUROGRADUATE 2022 survey in the context of the UN SDGs. The article discusses environmental sustainability in higher education, climate change attitudes, as well as social inequalities, gender pay gaps, and fair working conditions among graduates.
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April 2026
Article on graduate employment using EUROGRADUATE 2022 data published in Higher Education.
Viktor Rudakov and Kai Mühleck investigate how student employment shapes graduates’ labour market success in their recently published paper. Analysing data from 13 EUROGRADUATE countries, the study finds that student work improves both employment prospects and salaries after graduation — especially for graduates with study-related work experience.
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Tallinn, Estonia, December 2025
Linking higher education and the labour market - Interview with Kai Mühleck
In June 2025 the Central and Eastern European Network of Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (CEENQA) organised a workshop focussing on “Higher Education’s Connection with the Labour Market”. A choice of researchers and practitioners in the field shared their insights and views in a fruitful discussion.
Access the conference proceedings here, including an interview with Kai Mühleck on EUROGRADUATE 2022.
