The Rise of University Mergers in Europe
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2015.82.8867Keywords:
University, merger, efficiency, European Universities AssociationAbstract
Mergers in the university sector are a growing phenomenon in many European countries. This article explores the rationale and aims behind these processes, underlining that generating economies should not be a primary driver. Costing the process adequately is nevertheless one of the keys to a successful merger, along with a series of other important elements detailed in full in the EUA report dedicated to the issue.
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2015-09-01
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Estermann, T., & Pruvot, E. B. (2015). The Rise of University Mergers in Europe. International Higher Education, (82), 12–13. https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2015.82.8867
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European Trends and Challenges
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