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Welcome to EUA's Institutional Evaluation Programme (EUA - IEP)

Fostering institutions’ strategic leadership and capacity to manage change since 1994

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Higher education institutions play an important role in society but must do so in a complex environment.

EUA - IEP evaluations help institutions thrive

EUA - IEP provides support for higher education institutions and systems, as well as for European Universities Alliances, in developing strategic leadership and capacity to manage change.

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Types of Evaluations

EUA-IEP offers different types of evaluations to meet the diverse needs of higher education institutions and systems. Each evaluation type is designed to provide comprehensive insights and actionable recommendations.

This evaluation is for institutions new to EUA-IEP or returning after more than three years. It can be a general assessment or include a special focus on internationalisation or research management. Institutions may choose a standalone evaluation or a combined package with a follow-up visit within three years, offered at a reduced fee. The follow-up assesses progress, impact, and supports ongoing improvement.

Coordinated evaluations are initiated at the joint request of institutions and public authorities, and usually involve all or most higher education institutions in the respective country. As a result of a coordinated exercise, each institution receives its own IEP evaluation report and, if requested, we provide a sector report that highlights shared issues and challenges and facilitates a dialogue among key stakeholders, including governments.

This evaluation is intended to strengthen alliances strategic leadership, change management  capacity of higher education alliances as a whole. It supports inclusive self-evaluation and assesses quality assurance, cooperation, and alignment with alliance goals. Based on the Erasmus+ EuniQ methodology, it helps strengthen collaboration, decision-making, and shared educational offerings across the alliance.

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Key values

What will you get from an EUA-IEP evaluation

A tailored, peer-driven process that delivers actionable insights and supports your institution's continuous development.

Context Driven

Evaluation based on your institutional mission and goals, not external criteria

Improvement Oriented

Identifies good practices and provides recommendations without rankings or comparisons

Comprehensive

Covers all areas: governance, teaching, research, quality, society and internationalisation

Inclusive Self-evaluation

Support for deep institutional self-knowledge and evaluation foundation

European Perspective

Expert review team representing Europe's diverse higher education landscape

In-depth Understanding

Four-day site visit and online meetings for thorough institutional insight

Detailed Report

Published report highlighting good practices and improvement areas

Recognition

Use of the 'Evaluated by EUA-IEP' icon for five years post-evaluation

EUA -IEP

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1994 IEP launched
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Hear directly from participants and expert evaluators how EUA-IEP evaluations have helped institutions grow, adapt, and lead with confidence.

Tatjana Volkova Testimonial
"Membership in the EUA-IEP pool of experts is an opportunity to team up with peers, experts in higher education strategic management and quality assurance from all over Europe."

Tatjana Volkova

Former Chair IEP Steering Committee

15+ Years of Experience EUA-IEP Pool Member
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The Institutional Evaluation Programme (EUA-IEP) is listed on the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education and is a member of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education.