Our topic for today is the most educated countries in Europe in 2020. If you have ever studied educational systems of countries, you surely know that there are lots of differences, starting from primary to middle and tertiary education. Primary education is compulsory in Europe, and it’s similar to each other, so we will focus on the tertiary educational level now. Insider Monkey has come up with an arresting compilation, which is really worth checking out.
Europe is famous for its old universities with a long standing tradition. First universities here originated from monastic schools. The main subjects were Latin, rhetoric and writing here. Later on, universities were funded and supported by kings. First independent universities were Bologna, Oxford and Paris, which were funded in the 11th and 12th century. Then in the 19th century, we could see the rise of the modern universities. Az European universities have a high level of education and long standing tradition, they are still excellent places to study. There are lots of schools where international students can learn in Netherlands, Germany,Norway, Finland, and Sweden.
If you are planning to study in Europe, do not hezitate and check out these schools. Europe is not only “the old continent” but the craddle of universities and science. So, without a further ado, let’s see which are the most educated countries in Europe in 2020.
9. Belgium
Percentage of population of 25 – 34 year olds with high education: 47.4
In Belgium, the education system consists of three categories: Flemish German and French. Each finances its own. Students go to school from the age of 6 to 18 and it’s required. Schools are either subsidized free schools that are mainly Catholic, subsidized public schools and schools owned by their communities.
8. Sweden
Percentage of population of 25 – 34 year olds with high education: 47.5
Believe it or not, but the higher education is completely free, and its quality is ranked pretty high.
7. Netherlands
Percentage of population of 25 – 34 year olds with high education: 47.6
You have to attend school unitl the ag of 16. They learn everthing in native Dutch, but English is spoken everywhere.
6. Norway
Percentage of population of 25 – 34 year olds with high education: 48.2
This is my absolutely favorute country in Europe, not only because of their culture and education system, but because of the living standard, too. They learn English at a very high level at schools. Lots of people have a PhD in this country.
5. Switzerland
Percentage of population with high education: 51.2
We are half way on our list of the most educated countries in Europe in 2020. Swiss universities are very costly, but undoubtedly among the best ones in the world.
4. Luxembourg
Percentage of population of 25 – 34 year olds with high education: 54.8
Up next on our list, here is Luxembourg. Luxembourg has a good score of education level, being 5.1 out of 7.
3. Lithuania
Percentage of population of 25 – 34 year olds with high education: 55.6
This country does its job well, as it’s getting to overtake lots of countries in many things. People have to attend school until the age of 16.
2. Ireland
Percentage of population of 25 – 34 year olds with high education: 56.2
Ireland is not only an amazingly green country, but a well-educated one, too. What’s more Irish people are really very kind.
1. Russia
Percentage of population of 25 – 34 year olds with high education: 62.7
Russia has set the course – goverments should provide education all over the world. The Russian government spent the 3,8% o GDP on education, which is an amazing number. That’s why Russia is on the top on our list of the most educated countries in Europe in 2020. Which country would you choose to study in?
