Dr. Eva Vögtle is a political scientist and public administration expert with expertise in higher education and student research. Since 2013, she has been employed at the DZHW in various departments and projects. From 2013 to the end of 2016, she participated in the evaluation of the "Advancement through Education" programme. From 2017 to 2019, she contributed to the international research project EUROSTUDENT. In 2019, she led the DZHW project "Comparative Governance of Universities" (VerGHiL). As a postdoctoral researcher, she conducted research on international student mobility, quantitative methods, and the Bologna Process. From the end of 2021 to the end of 2024, she led the INDISTRA project ("Internationalization in Digital Transformation"). Since December 2024, she has returned to the EUROSTUDENT project.

Dr. Eva Maria Vögtle
Research Area Educational Careers and Graduate Employment
Researcher
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Academic research fields
Transnational Student Mobility, International Comparative Policy Convergence and Diffusion Research, Bologna Process, Social Network Analysis, Higher Education Governance, Institutions and Policies of the European U
List of projects
List of publications
Quo Vadis Science Diplomacy – Wissenschaftsmobilität und -kooperation nach der Zeitenwende.Blümel, C., & Vögtle, E. M. (2023).Quo Vadis Science Diplomacy – Wissenschaftsmobilität und -kooperation nach der Zeitenwende. (DZHW Brief 05|2023). Hannover: DZHW. https://doi.org/10.34878/2023.05.dzhw_brief |
The Bologna Process as a Multidimensional Architecture of Policy Diffusion in Western Europe.Vögtle, E. M., Dobbins, M., Martens, K., & Niemann, D. (2023).The Bologna Process as a Multidimensional Architecture of Policy Diffusion in Western Europe. In J. Jungblut, M. Maltais, E. C. Ness, & D. R. (Hrsg.), Comparative Higher Education Politics - Policymaking in North America and Western Europe (S. 427-453). Wiesbaden: Springer. |
How to Unite Contradictory Visions of Sustainable Internationalization.Vögtle, E. M., & Ferreira Santos, L. (2023).How to Unite Contradictory Visions of Sustainable Internationalization. IAU Horizons, 28(1), 50-51. Abstract
While demands for sustainable models of internationalization are a recurring theme in the debates on internationalization, it cannot be assumed that shared meanings underlie these discussions and proposed solutions. In the realm of the project INDISTRA, this opinion piece discusses how different understandings and drivers of internationalization might be at odds as HEIs are called to rethink their strategies and practices toward sustainable internationalization and provides some key strategies for implementing sustainable internationalization of HEIs. |
Does academic freedom matter for global student mobility? Results from longitudinal network data 2009–2017.Vögtle, E. M., & Windzio, M. (2023).Does academic freedom matter for global student mobility? Results from longitudinal network data 2009–2017. Higher Education, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10734-023-01015-x |
The ‘Global South’ in the transnational student mobility network. Effects of institutional instability, reputation of the higher education systems, post-colonial ties, and culture.Vögtle, E. M., & Windzio, M. (2022).The ‘Global South’ in the transnational student mobility network. Effects of institutional instability, reputation of the higher education systems, post-colonial ties, and culture. Globalisation, Societies and Education (online first). https://doi.org/10.1080/14767724.2022.2047900 Abstract
In this article, we take a global perspective and analyse how state institutions constitute a countries’ place in the global network of transnational student mobility. We use longitudinal social network analysis to investigate transnational student mobility patterns and find that fragile institutions act as a push factor by increasing outbound student mobility. In addition, reputation of a higher education system impacts on the countries’ role as a favoured study destination. And, particularly for countries in the Global South, cultural similarity is important for the intensity and direction of exchange within the global network of transnational student mobility. |
Mobile and Immobile Students’ Characteristics and Programme Choices.Vögtle, E. (2021).Mobile and Immobile Students’ Characteristics and Programme Choices. In Cairns, D. (Hrsg.), The Palgrave Handbook of Youth Mobility and Educational Migration (S. 247-259). Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-64235-8 Abstract
Numerous benefits have been associated with study-related experiences abroad such as employability, wage gains, and soft-skills. Thus, the topic of international student mobility is closely connected to issues of equity and access to higher education. This chapter places special emphasis on differences in mobility rates by gender, field of study, and type of higher education institution. Eurostudent data is used to analyse credit-seeking enrolment and it is distinguished between mobility organised in the realm of programmes and independently organised short-term mobility phases. The mobility patterns of students in Eurostudent countries are quite varied with regard to the extent and types of mobility undertaken. |
Der Einfluss des Demokratieniveaus von Staaten auf ihre Attraktivität als Studiendestination. Eine netzwerkanalytische Perspektive.Vögtle, E.M., & Windzio, M. (2021).Der Einfluss des Demokratieniveaus von Staaten auf ihre Attraktivität als Studiendestination. Eine netzwerkanalytische Perspektive. In M. Jungbauer-Gans & A. Gottburgsen, Migration, Mobilität und soziale Ungleichheit in der Hochschulbildung (S. 197-220). Wiesbaden, Springer VS. Abstract
This article investigates the link between countries’ level of democracy and their ability to attract degree-mobile students from abroad. The network of international student mobility is analyzed for the time span between 2000 and 2009 in a cross-sectional manner, focusing on OECD and member countries of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). Using Social Network Analysis and Exponential Random Graph Modelling, the study demonstrates that ties are more frequent when both countries in a dyad have either low or high levels of democracy, i. e., when there is homophily with regard to their democracy level. However, this applies only when the receiving country is economically wealthy |
Students’ time budget in European comparative perspective. Results of the 6th round of EUROSTUDENT and an in-depth analysis of the Hungarian student survey.Vögtle, E. M., & Hámori, Á. (2020).Students’ time budget in European comparative perspective. Results of the 6th round of EUROSTUDENT and an in-depth analysis of the Hungarian student survey. In D. Großmann, C. Engel, J. Junkermann & T. Wolbring (Hrsg.), Studentischer Workload. Definition, Messung und Einflüsse (S. 145-177). Wiesbaden; Springer VS. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-28931-7 Abstract
This contribution investigates students’ time budget across 28 European Higher Education Area member countries from a (descriptive) comparative perspective and it provides an in-depth analysis for Hungarian students. Whether students spend more time in direct interaction with teaching staff, or studying on their own, reflects the varying requirements set by different types of higher education institutions, fields of study, and study programmes. Additionally, time investments vary among different groups of students |
Looking for freedom? Networks of international student mobility and countries' levels of democracy.Vögtle, E. M., & Windzio, M. (2020).Looking for freedom? Networks of international student mobility and countries' levels of democracy. The Geographical Journal, 186(1), 103-115. https://doi.org/10.1111/geoj.12329 Abstract
This article analyses the network of international student mobility (ISM) between OECD and European Higher Education Area (EHEA) member countries between 2000 and 2009. It aims at investigating the link between countries’ level of democracy and how this impacts on their ability to attract degree‐mobile students from abroad. Social Network Analysis (SNA) and Exponential Random Graph Modelling (ERGM) are used to show that the ties of student mobility occur more often when both countries in the dyad have either low or high levels of democracy and when the receiving country is also economically wealthy. The network is characterized by a core‐periphery structure where a few countries act as hubs with numerous strong ties |
20 years of the Bologna Process: Achievements and difficulties in tackling the social dimension of student life in Europe.Vögtle, E. (2019).20 years of the Bologna Process: Achievements and difficulties in tackling the social dimension of student life in Europe. (DZHW Brief 2|2019). Hannover: DZHW. https://doi.org/10.34878/2019.02.dzhw_brief |
20 Jahre Bologna-Prozess-Hehre Ziele, moderate Erfolge? Bologna bietet den Staaten eine Struktur, nicht aber die Inhalte der Hochschulprogramme. Das hat Vor-und Nachteile.Vögtle, E.M. (2019).20 Jahre Bologna-Prozess-Hehre Ziele, moderate Erfolge? Bologna bietet den Staaten eine Struktur, nicht aber die Inhalte der Hochschulprogramme. Das hat Vor-und Nachteile. OeAD news (Nummer 109). Wien, Österreich. |
20 Years of Bologna - a story of success, a story of failure. Policy convergence and (non-) implementation in the realm of the Bologna Process.Vögtle, E. M. (2019).20 Years of Bologna - a story of success, a story of failure. Policy convergence and (non-) implementation in the realm of the Bologna Process. Innovation: The European Journal of Social Science Research 32(4). 406-428. https://doi.org/10.1080/13511610.2019.1594717 Abstract
The aim of this article is to provide a condensed, up-to-date overview of the Bologna Process with regard to structural characteristics, before embedding it into a discussion on processes on voluntary policy convergence and to which extent we should be able to find this kind of policy harmonisation in the realm of the Bologna Process. Related to this are questions why this, in principle, completely voluntary process of policy harmonisation, has appealed to so many countries and why they might or might not feel committed to the implementation of its policies and tools. |
What deters students of education and teacher training from enrolment abroad?Vögtle, E. M. (2019).What deters students of education and teacher training from enrolment abroad? EUROSTUDENT Intelligence Brief 2/2019. Abstract
In view of the important role they will play in educating future generations, the Yerevan Communiqué (2015) defined students of education and teacher training as a relevant group with regard to cross-national student mobility. But what makes this group of students so different from the students in other fields of study? As the analyses in this Intelligence Brief demonstrate, enrolment abroad shares among students of education and teacher training are comparatively low across countries. Students of education and teacher training rate obstacles to enrolment abroad to be more deterring compared to the average across all students. |
EUROSTUDENT VI Overview and selected findings: Social and economic conditions of student life in Europe.Hauschildt, K., Vögtle, E., & Gwosć, C. (2018).EUROSTUDENT VI Overview and selected findings: Social and economic conditions of student life in Europe. Bielefeld, Germany: W. Bertelsmann Verlag. https://doi.org/10.3278/104-274w Abstract
This short report presents a condensed overview of the EUROSTUDENT Synopsis of Indicators - the central publication of the project and the result of the collaboration of a European-wide network including researchers, data collectors, representatives of national ministries, and other stakeholders. It comprises data from student surveys conducted in 28 countries in the European Higher Education Area during the sixth round of the EUROSTUDENT project. |
Social and economic conditions of student life in Europe: Synopsis of Indicators. EUROSTUDENT VI 2016-2018.DZHW (Eds.) (2018).Social and economic conditions of student life in Europe: Synopsis of Indicators. EUROSTUDENT VI 2016-2018. Bielefeld, Germany: W. Bertelsmann Verlag. ISBN 978-3-7639-5913-6 |
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since 12/2024
Research Associate in the Eurostudent Project
11/2021-11/2024
Project manager of the project INDISTRA - Internationalisation in the Digital Transformation: Strategies of German Universities (INDISTRA)
01/2019-12/2019
Department of Organisational Structure and Dynamics, project leader of the project Comparative Governance of Higher Education Institutions in the Federal States (VerGHiL)
02/2017-12/2019
Department of Student Research, EUROSTUDENT project
09/2013-01/2017
Governance of Continuing Education, Project Accompanying Evaluation of the Federal-Länder Competition "Advancement through Education: Open Universities"
01/2013-07/2013
Research associate at the Collaborative Research Centre (SFB 597)Transformations of the State, University of Bremen
02/2008-04/2012
PhD student at the Chair of Comparative Policy Research and Public Administration, University of Konstanz, DFG project National Conditions of Transnational Policy Convergence using the Example of the Bologna Process
- European Network on International Student Mobility (ENIS), COST Action CA20115, Member of WG1, Global ISM Flows and Trends at the Macro-Level
- Consortium for Higher Education Research (CHER)
- European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR)
- Applied Network Science
- European Educational Research Journal
- European Journal of Higher Education
- Global Networks
- Higher Education
- Population, Space and Place
- Revista de la Sociedad de la Información y la Comunicación
- Studies in Higher Education
- Zeitschrift für Politikwissenschaften