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02/05/2023

 

In collaboration with  UNESCO, the IAU WHED Portal provides authoritative information on higher education systems, credentials in 196 countries and territories and over 20,800 officially accredited or recognized higher education institutions (HEIs).

The IAU WHED Portal has been THE reference tool since 1950 for national higher education authorities, government agencies and national academic bodies. Since the adoption in 2019 of the UNESCO Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education, each HEIs listed are identified with a unique identifier: the Global WHED ID. 

HEIs that are Members of IAU benefit from enhanced visibility on the WHED Portal. In addition to being clearly identified as an IAU Member, these institutions are displayed at the top of the search results and have access to a permalink allowing them to share their WHED profile with others easily. They can also include campus photos as well as their logo on their WHED page.

To learn more about IAU Membership and all the other benefits for your institution, please click here.

Database Intellectual Property Rights: the IAU holds the intellectual property rights to the WHED Portal. The copying of all or substantial parts of the Portal is not allowed without prior consent of IAU. Please refer to IAU WHED Terms of use.




In collaboration with UNESCO, the IAU WHED Portal provides authoritative information on:

  • higher education systems and credentials,
  • over 20,800 officially accredited or recognized higher education institutions (HEIs).


Each HEI listed in the WHED is identified with an unique identifier: the Global WHED ID. 

What are the conditions for an HEI to be listed in the WHED?

  • Be a Member State or be an Associate Member listed by UNESCO.
  • Be recognized and referenced by the national competent body.
  • Be a degree-conferring institution offering at least a four-year degree or a four-year professional diploma.
  • Have had at least three cohorts.

Exemptions: the WHED does not include institutions that offer exclusively military or religious training.

Please refer to the "About" page for more information.

Terms of use

Please be aware that there are fraudulent entities that are impersonating the IAU, WHED and UNESCO.

  • The IAU holds the intellectual property rights to the WHED Portal and reserves the right to their trademarks. 
  • IAU will persecute any transgressions by any legal means necessary.
  • The copying of all or substantial parts of the Portal is not allowed without prior consent of IAU. Please refer to the IAU WHED Terms of use.


IAU Membership and WHED visibility

Founded in 1950 under the auspices of UNESCO, the International Association of Universities (IAU) serves as a global forum to advance higher education and its important role in the development of society.

IAU convenes and connects over 600 Members from more than 130 countries. Members benefit from a wide range of services, including networking events, research, training and advisory services, as well as enhanced visibility in the WHED.

Become a member of IAU and enjoy the benefits our global Association has to offer.

HEIs that are Members of IAU benefit from enhanced visibility on the WHED Portal. In addition to being clearly identified as an IAU Member, these institutions are displayed at the top of the search results and have access to a permalink allowing them to share their WHED profile with others easily. They can also include campus photos as well as their logo on their WHED page.


 
 
               
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