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15%

of students in continuing education programmes take part for general development, out of a thirst for knowledge and for interaction with others.

The desire for continuing education is essentially connected with students’ current careers. People want to improve their professional skills in their area of specialization (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.

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 Organizations (MEMO)”. A newsletter highlighting the research – ‘Continuing Education of Adults: Students’ Strategies’ – is planned for publication in the second half of 2014.