15%

of students in continuing education programmes take part for general development, out of a thirst for knowledge and for interaction with others. This information came from a survey of 3,054 continuing education students from 57 of Russia’s territorial entities that was conducted in 2013 as part of the HSE’s Monitoring of Education Markets and Organisations (MEMO)”, which is coordinated by ISSEK Centre for Statistics and Monitoring of Education.

The desire for continuing education is essentially connected with students’ current careers. People want to improve their professional skills in their area of specialisation (62%) and gain knowledge in related fields (12%). 11% of respondents were forced to begin a continuing education programme out of a desire to change professions or find employment in their fields of interest and abilities while at the same earning adequate income.

A newsletter highlighting the research — ‘Continuing Education of Adults: Students’ Strategies’ — is planned for publication in the second half of 2014.

Source: HSE website