Only 3 out of 10 students actually graduate
February 25, 2008
Only half of the Spanish students that register at university actually finish their studies. The book “La Universidad en la encrucijada: Europa y EEUU” who was written by researchers of the Universidad del País Vasco and directed by Pello Salaburu, offers information about different university systems to help improve the functioning of the educational system in Europe, especially in Spain.
According to data collected in 2003, the graduation rate in Spain is placed at 32,1%; meaning that only 3 out of every 10 end up acquiring a university title. The highest rates of university graduates is attained by countries such as Australia (49%) and Finland (48,7%); the lowest in Germany (19,5%), France (26,7%) and Italy (26,7%).
The age of the Spanish students incorporating in University is also at the lowest 18,4 year of age. On the other hand, in other countries the age at which they finish high school is superior (such as in Germany; 20,1 years, in Denmark; 20,9, or in Israel; 21,4).
90.1% of Spanish students study full time whereas in other countries such as the UK (27,1%) Finland (41,2%), Sweden (47,2%) and the United States (24,8%) many students work and study simultaneously.
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Written by Sophie · Filed Under Culture & Society
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