European universities

26.2.2013

Question for written answer E-002210-13
to the Commission
Rule 117
Cătălin Sorin Ivan (S&D)

In recent years, in many world university rankings, such as the Times World Reputation Rankings, European universities, with the exception of UK establishments, have barely reached the top 50. Despite some recent progress, and many good initiatives such as the Marie Curie actions and the Erasmus programme, not many European universities are among the best in the world.

Is the Commission aware of such rankings?

Has the Commission developed plans to energise and modernise universities, in order to help them to advance in world rankings?

OJ C 372 E, 19/12/2013