Details
- Identification
- ISBN 978-92-68-39032-0 , DOI 10.2766/1244858, NC-01-26-107-EN-N
- Publication date
- 25 September 2026
- Authors
- Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture | Expert Network on Economics and Sociology of Education and Training (ENESET)
- Geographical scope
- European Union
- Level of education focus
- Higher education
- Thematic areas covered
- Digital education and technological innovation
Description
Generative AI (GenAI) tools have become widely used by higher education (HE) students across Europe and internationally, impacting how they engage with academic work. Based on the analysis of a review of international literature (January 2022–April 2026), this report examines GenAI’s impact on student engagement, academic performance and learning outcomes, and academic integrity; examines the strengths and limitations of the current evidence base; and proposes directions for future policy and practice.
Authors:
Pinto, Marta
Ferreira, Sónia
Please cite as:
European Commission: Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, Pinto, M. and Ferreira, S., Impact of generative AI on higher education students – ENESET ad hoc report, Publications Office of the European Union, 2026, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2766/1244858
