Higher Education Interoperability
Higher Education Interoperability
The European Higher Education Interoperability Framework (HEIF) aims to enable seamless, secure, and efficient exchange of data between higher education institutions and systems across Europe.
This website gathers information and practical guidance to support its implementation, scaling, and community engagement around the HEIF.
About the HEIF
General introduction to the HEIF
Use cases
Eight use cases define the key moments where interoperability is needed
Early adopters
Find out how European Universities alliances are using the HEIF in establishing their virtual inter-university campus
Participate
Become a member of the working group and participate in the Europe-wide community
Coordination Group
The Multi-Stakeholder Coordination Group discusses priorities and strategies for higher education interoperability in Europe.
Task Forces
Task forces address specific interoperability issues under the oversight of the Coordination Group.
Groups
Closed group
Flexible group · 1 member
Events
Event: Higher Education Interoperability Work Group in-Person Joint Workshop
22 Oct '26 13:00 - 23 Oct '26 13:00 (CEST)
Online courses on the HEIF
Take a series of online courses to get acquainted with the topic of interoperability in higher education, learn about the HEIF and its resources, and take a deep dive into specific use cases.
Course: Introduction to the Higher Education Interoperability Framework (HEIF)
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Course: Interoperable Data on Learning Opportunities (HEIF Use Case 1)
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Course: Student Mobility and Recognition of Studies (HEIF Use Case 2)
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Course: Issuing and Verifying Credentials (HEIF Use Case 6)
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Course: Foundations of Identity: Users and Institutions in Interoperable Systems (HEIF Use Cases 7 & 8)
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