Actual problems of the modern Eastern European universities: finding the balance between teaching, research and third role
Universities in Central and Eastern Europe had to deal with various obstacles throughout their existence. Some problems were very similar to the problems oftheir counterparts from Western Europe. Others were unique because of the dominant features of the political regimes. In general, the main mission of the modern East European University consists of attempts to combine training, science and the «third role». It examines the major problems and challenges faced by educational institutions in Central and Eastern Europe which are the part of the European Union.