IAU World Higher Education Database (WHED)
In collaboration with UNESCO, the IAU World Higher Education Database (WHED) serves as a vital global resource supporting the right to accessible and reliable information on higher education. The WHED provides free, reliable, and regularly updated data on higher education systems, qualifications, and accredited or recognized institutions worldwide, based on transparent and verifiable criteria.
Key features:
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Comprehensive information on more than 20,000 higher education institutions
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Inclusion of approximately 600 IAU member institutions from over 130 countries
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A unique Global WHED ID assigned to each institution
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Promotion of visibility, recognition, and academic integrity
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Continuously updated and verified by the IAU
In an age of information overload, open access to verified data such as that provided by WHED is essential to strengthening trust, combating misinformation, and supporting informed decision-making among students, educators, policymakers, and researchers.
To explore the database, visit the IAU WHED Portal: https://www.whed.net/home.php