Affiliate Membership is the EAHEA membership for individuals: teachers, trainers, scholars, researchers, academics, employers and professional staff with an interest in evaluation, accreditation and quality assurance in tertiary education. It is a one-year membership, renewed annually for a fee. It gives no voting right at the General Assembly, it is not a full membership and it is not an accreditation or certification of the person.
Institutions join as Associate Members and other organizations as Observer Members, so Affiliate Membership is the individual route. This guide explains who qualifies, what members receive, how to apply and pay, and what the membership does not mean. It summarizes the published information of the European Association for Higher Education Advancement (EAHEA).
Who It Is for
Individuals with an interest in education quality: classroom and university teachers, trainers, researchers, quality officers, employers of graduates and professional staff. It suits people who want to be part of the EAHEA network, to follow its publications and events and to have a listing as a member. Organizations cannot join in this category.
Eligibility and Documents
- An interest in education.
- A passport or government-issued identity card.
- A degree certificate or diploma.
The documents are uploaded with the online application. They are used to verify the identity and the qualification of the applicant.
Benefits
- Membership Certificate, valid for one year, and the EAHEA membership logo and badge.
- Listing in the Individual Members Directory.
- Free subscription to regional and international EAHEA publications, the twice-yearly newsletter and the Annual Report.
- The opportunity to write industry-related articles for the newsletter and blog.
- Discounted participation in the Annual Conference and Online Forum, and discounts on other EAHEA sponsored events.
- Free access to EAHEA Online Courses, with completion certificates.
- Networking and collaboration through EAHEA events.
How to Apply
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload proof documents.
- Pay by card, bank transfer or wire transfer.
- EAHEA reviews the application, normally within one to two working days, and longer before the annual conference.
- Receive the certificate and files.
Fees and Renewal
Fees follow the World Bank income classification of the applicant’s country of residence, in euro, with possible further discounts. Card payments add 3 percent, and VAT of 24 percent applies to applicants in Estonia and EU applicants without a valid VAT number. The exact amount is shown when applying and on the Service Fees page. Membership is valid for one year and must be renewed annually for a fee.
What It Is Not
- It gives no right to vote at the General Assembly. Accredited and Associate Memberships carry voting rights, subject to the Management Board’s decision on admission.
- It is not accreditation and is not institutional accreditation, and a member must not present it as such.
- It is not a professional or educator certification and does not state that the person is competent in any field.
- It does not guarantee any visa, permit, job or other result.
Related Individual Services
People who want an independent statement of their competence can apply for Professional Certification or Educator Certification, which are awarded after review of supporting documents and not to everyone, and graduates of accredited institutions can request validation documents. Affiliate Membership is not required for any of them. For ideas on using the membership, see Affiliate Membership for professionals: networking and credentials. Apply online or contact the Secretariat.
Related reading: Educator Certification for teachers and trainers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Individuals with an interest in education, such as teachers, trainers, researchers and professional staff, who provide a passport or identity card and a degree certificate or diploma.
No. Institutions join as Associate Members and other organizations as Observer Members.
No. It gives no right to vote at the General Assembly and is not a full membership.
One year. It must be renewed annually for a fee.
No. It is a membership. Competence certificates are separate services awarded after review of supporting documents.
By the World Bank income classification of the applicant’s country of residence, with possible further discounts.