Analysis report of geographical gaps & student mobility characteristics

This report evaluates space-related education across the EU-27 and the UK, focusing on geographical disparities and student mobility. It highlights the concentration of space education programmes in Western Europe, especially in France, Germany, and the UK, while Eastern and Southern Europe remain underrepresented. This imbalance drives brain drain as students move to established hubs. Despite mobility programmes like ERASMUS, barriers such as language, finances, and limited opportunities persist. Student mobility is influenced by curriculum appeal, economics, and culture. To address these challenges, targeted recommendations are planned to be further developed within the ASTRAIOS project.