International Mobility and Tertiary Education in the EU – Implications for the Czech Republic

This dissertation examines the impact of international mobility on tertiary education within the European Union, with a focus on implications for the Czech Republic. It explores the competencies gained by students from the Faculty of International Relations at the Prague University of Economics and Business (FMV) through international mobility and assesses whether these competencies meet current job market requirements. The goal is not only to verify and evaluate these competencies but also to formulate recommendations for Czech tertiary education institutions with an economic focus and language instruction. The dissertation addresses two key research questions: What specific competencies do students gain through international mobility in tertiary education, and do these competencies meet current job market demands? And how do the competencies acquired by FMV students through international mobility align with current employer requirements in the Czech job market? The research includes an analysis of relevant literature and a qualitative survey supplemented by in-depth interviews, aiming to contribute to the scientific and social debate on the employability and skills of tertiary education graduates, especially those in international economics and relations fields offered by VŠE. The literature analysis revealed a knowledge gap in understanding European student mobility and a lack of attempts to compile and overview studies on student mobility in Europe. Thus, this dissertation makes a valuable contribution to understanding the significance of international mobility in the context of tertiary education and its implications for the Czech Republic, providing strategic insights for educational institutions, employers, and students themselves in an effort to improve the adaptability and competitiveness of graduates in a dynamically changing job market.