Transformative learning and life competencies

This article explores the intersection of Transformative Learning and the European Commission’s Life Competencies (LifeComp) framework. Transformative Learning highlights changes in the way a person experiences, conceptualizes and interacts with the world, while LifeComp outlines nine key competencies that foster personal, social, and lifelong learning abilities. Combining both approaches creates a model that is practical grounded for higher education. Universities can thus prepare students not only for professional success but also to develop resilience, adaptability, and social responsibility—competencies that are crucial for navigating the complexity and uncertainty of the twenty-first century.