eurograduate
Welcome to EUROGRADUATE!
The EUROGRADUATE survey has evolved from a pilot survey of graduates into an established and sustainable instrument for graduate tracking across a growing
number of European countries.
It provides valuable insights into the experiences of European graduates during their time in higher education and how these have
shaped their professional careers and their lives as European citizens.
We want to know how satisfied graduates are with their studies, how they sustained
themselves, whether they studied or trained abroad, and what they did after graduation.
The findings enable comparisons across higher education systems in Europe
and help identify ways in which they can better prepare 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 are provided with valuable evidence
to inform funding and legislative decisions.
At the European level, the data support the monitoring of progress towards the European Education Area and help identify areas where further investment and
resources are needed.
This website provides information about the EUROGRADUATE project, including the feasibility study and the 2018 and 2022 survey rounds,
and provides related resources and results.
The current EUROGRADUATE 2026 round is coordinated by the European Higher Education Sector Observatory (EHESO).
Further information on EUROGRADUATE
2026 can be found here.
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
5th Annual Meeting of the European Network on Graduate Tracking in Paphos, Cyprus
More than 40 representatives from 21 countries met in Paphos, Cyprus, for the 2026 Annual Network Meeting of the European Network on Graduate Tracking. Discussions focused on graduate tracking, skills intelligence, and strengthening cooperation between European and national initiatives. -
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.
Read the full article here.
