The analytical team of the Czech National Agency for International Education and Research (DZS) conducts the international EUROSTUDENT and EUROGRADUATE surveys on behalf of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MŠMT) in the Czech Republic. These studies provide essential information for the development of education policies at national and European levels and for improving the situation of higher education students.
EUROGRADUATE is an international research project that regularly collects and compares data on the situation of higher education graduates in Europe and their integration into the labour market.
The project, which originated as an EU initiative, connects European countries through a network of national partners responsible for data collection and analysis in their respective countries. In Czechia, the project is coordinated by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MŠMT), and the Czech National Agency for International Education and Research (DZS) is the implementing body for the third round of the survey.
The aim of the research is to provide up-to-date data on how higher education graduates fare in the labour market at the beginning of their careers. The main topics of the research include an assessment of their studies, further education, current and previous employment, the alignment of their job with their field of study and level of qualification, the skills graduates use in their work, and their earnings. The scope of the survey will enable the data collected to be compared, for example, by subject group, type of study programme and time elapsed since graduation (one or five years).
The data will be used by higher education institutions and the state to improve study programmes and education policy, respectively, with a view to providing skills that are applicable in the labour market and enhancing graduates’ employability. At the same time, it also serves as the main source of information on the career paths of university graduates at European Union level and is therefore crucial for the development and evaluation of European policies and strategies in the field of higher education. Thanks to this research, prospective higher education students will gain valuable insights into the realistic employment prospects associated with choosing different fields of study.
The research findings will be made available to relevant public authorities, higher education institutions, the academic community and the general public.
Eurograduate
eurograduate@dzs.czThe Czech National Agency for International Education and Research (DZS) has become the national coordinator of the largest European socio-economic survey of higher education students.
This international project connects European countries through a network of national partners responsible for data collection and analysis in their respective countries. In Czechia, the coordination and implementation of the ninth round of the survey has been taken over by DZS, succeeding the Centre for Higher Education Studies.
EUROSTUDENT is an international research project that regularly collects and compares data on the social and economic conditions of university students across Europe. It provides a comprehensive view of student life – from study financing and housing to mental well-being. The findings serve as a basis for shaping education policy, improving university conditions, and gaining a deeper understanding of students' real-life experiences.
The project’s outputs – including international and national reports, Intelligence Briefs with policy recommendations – are publicly available. They are used by researchers, university experts, and even students themselves, for example when deciding whether to study abroad.
Launching the Czech National Survey and Information Campaign
In May 2025, a questionnaire survey was launched targeting students in bachelor's and master's programs at all higher education institutions in Czechia. In cooperation with the universities, approximately 300,000 students will be contacted, including around 55,000 international students. However, the project has long faced low awareness among students, leading to low response rates.
To reach this goal, DZS is launching an information and motivation campaign in cooperation with universities and other partners. Its aim is to raise awareness of the project within the academic community and to clearly explain to students why completing the questionnaire matters. The main message of the campaign is simple: We want to understand your living conditions so that we can help improve them. Students who participate in the survey can also enter a draw to win an attractive prize in the form of a train ticket. Communication will take place on social media, through university channels, and in physical campus spaces.
The data collected through EUROSTUDENT will expand DZS’s knowledge base with current insights from all types of students in the Czech Republic. These findings will be shared with policymakers in the form of a national report and will help shape more targeted support measures to improve student well-being in the future.
Eurostudent
eurostudent@dzs.cz... the results of EUROSTUDENT are a key source for monitoring and strengthening the social dimension within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA)? In the Rome Communiqué of 2020, education ministers from across Europe adopted principles and guidelines to enhance the social dimension in higher education, with data from EUROSTUDENT serving as the basis for defining relevant indicators and descriptors.
