New EUA-CDE report – Doctoral education in Europe today: enhanced structures and practices for the European knowledge society

10 June 2025

EUA-CDE has published a new report focused on the first results of its 2025 survey.

As 2025 marks the 20^th anniversary of the adoption of the Salzburg Principles, which continue to play a vital role in shaping doctoral education in Europe, this publication examines the key outcomes of the past two decades. With 217 responses from 37 countries, the report captures a comprehensive picture of the current landscape of doctoral education in Europe, with particular attention to how institutional structures and practices reflect the Salzburg Principles.