ABSTRACT
The right to education and academic mobility was not originally included in the 1957 Treaty of Rome, as education remained a national competence. Over time, however, the recognition of qualifications and continuity in studies abroad became essential for European integration, social cohesion, and the single market. EU initiatives have progressively established regulations supporting student and staff mobility, as well as mutual recognition of study periods and professional qualifications. Emerging models, such as European University Alliances, aim to ensure equal access to knowledge and provide a legal and institutional framework for advancing recognition systems, thereby reinforcing the free movement of people for educational, academic, and professional purposes.
