Student Perceptions and Awareness of Education Fraud

The report describes students’ perceptions and awareness of education fraud in relation to six aspects: knowledge, experience, protection, prevention, technology and community. More precisely, the study explores students’ knowledge of the phenomenon of education fraud,1 their direct experiences with it, and the extent to which they feel informed and protected by the academic community. It also examines the relationship between new technologies and fraud, and identifies the main actors that can help combat education fraud. The study is based on findings from a survey targeting higher education students from the States Parties to the European Cultural Convention2 represented at the Steering Committee for Education (CDEDU)3 of the Council of Europe. The survey was disseminated through institutional channels, with support from CDEDU representatives (delegates and observers) at the national level.