Hi Jesse,
I am a Greek Australian work for an University. I have read your article about making Greece a Hub for education. From my experience in this sector, it was initially easy to get Chinese and Indian students to come to Australia. However, with China and other Asian countries increasingly put in vast amounts of funding into their own higher education system, this is in turn reducing the need for Chinese and Asian nationals to travel abroad. In addition, It is anticipated in the next few years there be a reduction of foreign students coming to Australia
Ultimately, I believe there is a fundamental shift occurring in Higher education. Organizations like Freecode Academy, Khan Academy, Udacity and Smartly MBA are revolutionizing the delivery of higher education. Higher education is 24/7 and rapidly moving online. It is cheaper to run and far more accessible for students to obtain a recognized qualification. Smartly and Udacity have forged strong links with top corporation for their students future employment. This maybe a model Greece universities can use as a delivery methods at least for the first few years of a degree.
Likewise, postgraduate and masters degree are also another area where Greek Universities can compete with other Universities abroad. Places such as Australia and the U.S.A have placed a premium on these qualifications. For example at University of Melbourne a J.D in Law costs $130,000 aud whilst their Masters degree costs $48,000 aud. In Athens Chicago Kent State college of law is $20,000 and if you to high grades you get a scholarship and free tuition. So Masters degrees are a lot more lucrative than degrees and there are stronger growth prospects.
In conclusion, what is needed is a shift from traditional delivery systems employed by most universities to an online presence. Greek Universities will have to forge stronger links for their students with the corporate sector. If they continue with the traditional approach they have little chance. I hope this helps you out and if you want any assistance I am contactable on the web address below
It gets to age of problem ‘ money’ or lack thereof. All Greek government past and present, have never been big spenders in just about anything to do with infrastructure. If they do spend, the money has been poorly allocated or downright stolen.
I agree with the above writer that the government is not willing to pay anywhere near money other countries to reform Greeks University system so it could be competitive to attract students.
Hence I suggested using another delivery system, which the Greek beaucratic could not screw up because they would have a limited roll to play. In addition it would be far cheaper to establish an online presence initially than a physical one. However, doing anything new in Greece is problematic!
Thank you all – I really appreciate your comments.
Please note that our report on Higher Education will be presented in a forthcoming Economist event. As Education Minister Costas Gavroglou will be present, I think we will have fruitful discussions. For more info, please check: http://www.hazliseconomist.com/en/event/The_new_jobs_the_new_skills
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Let’s make this happen, this can definitely be a deciding factor in an overall improving Greek economy. The only savior of Greece.
We can only hope! My experience with University is they move like turtles ( very slowly)
Hi Jesse,
I am a Greek Australian work for an University. I have read your article about making Greece a Hub for education. From my experience in this sector, it was initially easy to get Chinese and Indian students to come to Australia. However, with China and other Asian countries increasingly put in vast amounts of funding into their own higher education system, this is in turn reducing the need for Chinese and Asian nationals to travel abroad. In addition, It is anticipated in the next few years there be a reduction of foreign students coming to Australia
Ultimately, I believe there is a fundamental shift occurring in Higher education. Organizations like Freecode Academy, Khan Academy, Udacity and Smartly MBA are revolutionizing the delivery of higher education. Higher education is 24/7 and rapidly moving online. It is cheaper to run and far more accessible for students to obtain a recognized qualification. Smartly and Udacity have forged strong links with top corporation for their students future employment. This maybe a model Greece universities can use as a delivery methods at least for the first few years of a degree.
Likewise, postgraduate and masters degree are also another area where Greek Universities can compete with other Universities abroad. Places such as Australia and the U.S.A have placed a premium on these qualifications. For example at University of Melbourne a J.D in Law costs $130,000 aud whilst their Masters degree costs $48,000 aud. In Athens Chicago Kent State college of law is $20,000 and if you to high grades you get a scholarship and free tuition. So Masters degrees are a lot more lucrative than degrees and there are stronger growth prospects.
In conclusion, what is needed is a shift from traditional delivery systems employed by most universities to an online presence. Greek Universities will have to forge stronger links for their students with the corporate sector. If they continue with the traditional approach they have little chance. I hope this helps you out and if you want any assistance I am contactable on the web address below
Having observed the current government’s approach to education, particularly to universities, since 2015, I think this article is illusionary!
It gets to age of problem ‘ money’ or lack thereof. All Greek government past and present, have never been big spenders in just about anything to do with infrastructure. If they do spend, the money has been poorly allocated or downright stolen.
I agree with the above writer that the government is not willing to pay anywhere near money other countries to reform Greeks University system so it could be competitive to attract students.
Hence I suggested using another delivery system, which the Greek beaucratic could not screw up because they would have a limited roll to play. In addition it would be far cheaper to establish an online presence initially than a physical one. However, doing anything new in Greece is problematic!
Thank you all – I really appreciate your comments.
Please note that our report on Higher Education will be presented in a forthcoming Economist event. As Education Minister Costas Gavroglou will be present, I think we will have fruitful discussions. For more info, please check:
http://www.hazliseconomist.com/en/event/The_new_jobs_the_new_skills
Also note that the report is available at:
https://www.nbg.gr/greek/the-group/press-office/e-spot/reports/Documents/Education.pdf