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Wider benefits of higher education: literature review
Evidence from academic and policy literature on the wider benefits of higher education to individuals and society. BIS research paper 133.
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This literature review looks at the evidence on the wider non-economic benefits of higher education for students. It also looks at the impact, through graduates and knowledge transfer, on society as a whole.
The evidence shows that higher levels of education are linked to a range of positive social, well-being and cultural benefits for the individual, their families and society. The review recommends further research to better understand how the impact of higher education occurs.