Chronicle
of Higher Education: A
report
by the European University Association has found that Europe's
universities are increasingly turning toward industry and
charities to help fund their teaching and research missions. On
average, universities in Europe receive 73% of their funding
from government sources, which, in the current worldwide
recession, are under pressure. Besides seeking alternative
funding, universities are also engaged in debates about
tuition. In some countries, such as France, tuition is free,
whereas in other countries, such as the UK, students pay a
significant share.
