> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 🎓 Hungary’s Educational Institutions Decline. Japan Short on Psychologists. Netherlands Tops Europe in Digital Skills. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/hungarys-educational-institutions-decline-japan-short-on-psychologists-netherlands-tops-europe-in-digital-skills/ - Published: 2025-10-28T11:45:41.000Z - Updated: 2025-10-28T11:45:40.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #463 Looks at Hungary’s Tertiary Education, Certified Child Psychologists in Japan and Digital Skills Among European Countries. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts [Sawasdee](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com) 👋 Ho Chi Minh City launches plan to provide [AI education](https://vietnamnet.vn/en/hcmc-to-provide-ai-education-for-2-million-citizens-by-2030-2456977.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) for 2M citizens by 2030\. [$1.2M](https://newstalkkgvo.com/montana-grant-rural-mental-health/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) boost to train rural mental health workforce in Montana. Oman [launches](https://omanet.om/en/news/economy/oman-cables-sustainability-academy-launch/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) academy aimed at enhancing green transition. CBSE plans a [digital assessment platform](https://www.news18.com/education-career/no-more-rote-learning-cbse-plans-digital-platform-for-school-assessments-under-nep-2020-exclusive-ws-kl-9659698.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to shift away from rote learning under National Education Policy 2020\. The AfDB approved [$73.31M](https://techafricanews.com/2025/10/27/afdb-approves-73-31-million-to-strengthen-kenyas-higher-education-and-innovation-ecosystem/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to upgrade facilities at 19 public universities in Kenya. Collin College [launches](https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/mckinney/education/2025/10/27/targeted-training-collin-college-workforce-leaders-hone-in-on-employee-skills-initiatives-in-mckinney/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) workforce upskilling program. ### Today's Topics **🎓 Higher Education.** Hungary’s tertiary educational units declined from 2012-2022 **⚕️ Health Skills.** Decline in child psychologists in Japan from 2018-2023 🤖 **Artificial Intelligence.** Netherlands led European countries in digital skills Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## **🎓** Hungary’s Tertiary Educational Units Declined From 2012-2022 [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/10/data-src-image-e9201a54-7ad7-4bb4-9e3e-0cb133676447.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH5G5H3V2RDXH637382?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Hungary’s tertiary educational institutions decreased slightly from 66 in 2013 to 63 in 2022, showing a [decade long consolidation](https://eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu/eurypedia/hungary/higher-education?ref=newsletters.qs.com) trend. This stabilization follows earlier mergers aimed at improving efficiency and research quality. The trend mirrors broader [European efforts](https://education.ec.europa.eu/study-in-europe/planning-your-studies/higher-education-in-europe?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to optimize higher education networks and align programs with labour market needs. Hungary’s [Higher Education Strategy 2030](https://eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu/eurypedia/hungary/ongoing-reforms-and-policy-developments?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=assigns%20three%20pillars:-,1.,The%20main%20objectives%20are:) continues to guide reforms, focusing on digitalization and stronger cooperation between universities and industry. ## **⚕️** Decline in Child Psychologists in Japan From 2018-2023 [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/10/data-src-image-7ef6e31e-2104-43a1-9f19-858b2a5f62b7.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHI5EMSDU8MIPDWTYWK?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Japan certified 1.4K new public psychologists in 2023, a sharp drop from 16K in 2022\. The decline contrasts earlier expansion as [mental health](https://www.expatfocus.com/japan/guide/japan-mental-health?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=Tokyo%20English%20Lifeline%20%28TELL%29%20is%20a%20non%2Dprofit,including%20phone%20counseling%2C%20face%2Dto%2Dface%20counseling%2C%20and%20workshops.) gained national focus post pandemic. Rising[ stress levels](https://www.humanium.org/en/hidden-struggles-the-surprising-mental-health-crisis-among-japans-youth/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) among students and workers have increased demand for trained professionals, yet certification rates are slowing. To address shortages, Japan’s Ministry of Health and Education continues expanding mental health support programs in schools and workplaces to strengthen the [national mental wellness](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165032725018403?ref=newsletters.qs.com) infrastructure. ## 🤖 Netherlands Led European Countries in Digitial Skills [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/10/data-src-image-e78fc896-9feb-446f-8997-24d7c1fd9ce4.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHD6Z2H709N1LOROZBB?ref=newsletters.qs.com) The Netherlands is at the forefront of European digital proficiency, with 82.7% of its population possessing digital skills. This figure represents[ a notable increase from 79% in 2021](https://privacy-web.nl/en/nieuws/nederlanders-digitaal-steeds-vaardiger/?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=Dutch%20along%20with%20Finns%20most,had%20increased%20to%2083%20percent.) and anchors a strong regional trend, closely followed by Finland and Norway. The Dutch success stems from proactively mandating[ digital literacy education within the national curriculum](https://www.riseedumag.com/why-is-digital-literacy-important-to-the-netherlands-curriculum/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). To elevate digital competence across the continent and address this skills gap, the European Commission has implemented the comprehensive[ Digital Education Action Plan](https://education.ec.europa.eu/focus-topics/digital-education/plan?ref=newsletters.qs.com). --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.4a0f9c817dbdb1552dab36c635584622.1688407869224.1749831404162.1749845959660.481&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.4.1749845959660&%5F%5Fhsfp=4268195782&ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? Let us know at [qs.com.](https://www.qs.com/contact-us/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)