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Case Study

Policy initiatives on the right to higher education in Portugal

Year of publication 2023

  • Europe
  • National/Regional Equity Policies
  • Non-Monetary Support for Access
Policy initiatives on the right to higher education in Portugal

Tracing Good and Emerging Practices on the Right to Higher Education, UNESCO IESALC.

Despite progress, Portugal faces challenges in schooling rates and educational attainment. This case study highlights policies for improving access to higher education, especially for non-traditional students: +M23, a system for adults over 23, and vocational programs (CETs and CTeSPs), which aid in democratizing education and improving student outcomes.

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