Hochschulreformen in der Republik Moldau
Higher Education Reforms in the Republic of Moldova

Context, Trends and Challenges

Summary/Abstract: Since the dissolution of the Soviet Union the higher education system of the Republic of Moldova is undergoing significant changes. After gaining independence in 1991, Moldova had to cope with far-reaching political and socio-economic transformations, which had a lasting impact on the higher education system of the country. At the same time, international influences – such as Moldova’s approximation towards the European Union and the participation in the Bologna Process – left their mark on the higher education system. Against this backdrop, the article reviews main trends and challenges in the Moldovan higher education system. In a first step, the political and socio-economic context of higher education reforms is outlined. Secondly, core trends in the higher education system are depicted – ranging from a diversification of the higher education landscape to the accession to the Bologna Process and the impact of a demographic crisis. Thirdly, the role of the EU as an external actor in the reform process is reviewed. Finally, the paper closes with main findings and an outlook on development prospects for the higher education system in Moldova.

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