Политиките за признаване на предишно обучение – предизвикателство за висшето образование в Европа
Recognition of Prior Learning Policies – A Challenge for Higher Education in Europe

Summary/Abstract: This article examines current policies and challenges related to the recognition of prior learning (RPL) as a key element of higher education reforms in Europe. The author emphasizes the growing importance of RPL in the context of lifelong learning. With increasing mobility and digitalization, recognizing previously acquired knowledge and skills – whether through formal, non-formal, or self-directed learning – has become a strategic tool for enhancing access and flexibility in higher education. Through documentary analysis, it is found that the diversity of approaches across European countries, both in legal frameworks and university practices, hinders the achievement of inclusive and accessible education goals and does not fully align with the recommendations of major policy documents. In conclusion, the article proposes strategic elements and highlights the need for a systematic and coordinated approach at institutional, national, and European levels. The aim is to develop and implement transparent, realistic, fair, and sustainable mechanisms for the recognition of prior learning, thereby increasing the contribution of universities to the dynamic needs of the modern labor market and society.

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