EAHEA Associate Membership

EAHEA is a non-governmental, independent, and international quality assurance, rating, certification, and accreditation association that has hundreds of member institutes and institutions active in the field of education and training. The great majority of its members are educational institutes and vocational institutions that operate in many different ways, although the EAHEA also welcomes (as associate member) other institutions that have an interest in the field of education.

Associate Membership is suitable for institutional candidates operating in the field of education. Institutions and organizations that are not eligible for Institutive Accreditation (Full or Online),cannot meet the accreditation criteria, or not having enough budget for accreditation can become members of EAHEA by choosing this membership type and benefit from all membership benefits. If you want to apply for Program Accreditation, Course Accreditation, or ECTS Certification, you should be an Associate Member of the EAHEA.

Please note that this is a membership service, valid for 1 year, must be renewed annually for a fee, and is not the same as an accreditation service.

Benefits for EAHEA Associate Membership

As an Associate member, you can share in the delights of learning and expanding your knowledge base. The benefits of Associate Membership are:

Receive the EAHEA Membership Certificate valid for one year.
Use the EAHEA Member Logo on your website and promotional material, for as long as you are a member.
Get a free subscription to regional and international publications of EAHEA.
Develop different kinds of collaborations across the distinguished network of Quality Assurance Agencies and Higher Education Institutes through EAHEA events.
Meet, communicate, and collaborate with your peers within the quality community through a variety of networking opportunities.
Co-organize international seminars, webinars, workshops, or events together with EAHEA in your local context.
Receive the electronic EAHEA Newsletter twice every year and the Annual Report.
Write industry-related articles that will be included in EAHEA's newsletter & blog section.
Participate in the EAHEA Annual Conference and Online Forum with special discounted prices for members.
Have the right to apply for free to EAHEA's Online Courses with certificates of completion. (~~EUR 150~~)
Have the right to apply for free to the Quality Certification service. (~~EUR 850~~)

How to Join the EAHEA?

Click here and complete the online application form and make your payment using credit card or bank/wire transfer. Membership applications take between 1-2 working days to process and can take longer during busier periods before the annual congress. Please ensure you submit your application within plenty of time including any required additional information.

Who can Join the EAHEA?

European Agency for Higher Education and Accreditation (EAHEA) Associate Membership application is open to institutions (universities, educational institutes, vocational institutions, colleges, schools, distance/lifelong learning centers, online courses, corporations, etc) operating in the field of education.

Am I Eligible for EAHEA Membership?

If you are an institution operating in the field of education and have a certificate of establishment/authorization issued by government you can apply for EAHEA Associate Membership. If your institution is managed by a company, your establishment certificate is required.

Important Notice!

Please note that Associate Membership type is valid for 1 year, must be renewed annually for a fee, and is not the same as an accreditation service. If you want to get Accreditation from EAHEA, you should review and apply to the Institutive Accreditation service. Being a member of EAHEA does not give you the right to accreditation and you are not considered an accredited member. Also, being a member does not affect the outcome of your accreditation application.