European Commission publishes operational guide for the Joint European Degree Label

The European Commission has published its operational guide for the Joint European Degree Label.

Published on 10/06/2026, the guide details the requirements for the award of the Joint European Degree Label, to help quality assurance (QA) agencies, higher education institutions (HEIs) and relevant stakeholders implement the label.

This operational guide supports a common understanding and consistent application of the criteria for the Joint European Degree Label. These criteria are meant to define the label’s core characteristics and ensure adherence to the highest standards for the delivery of transnational programmes, while highlighting the distinct European dimension of the label.

The guide also establishes the assessment framework by outlining the evaluation process and its alignment with existing QA frameworks. It further operationalises the criteria by clarifying their objectives and providing descriptions and compliance indicators, thereby offering a practical reference for quality assurance agencies and HEIs.

The Joint European Degree Label was established by the European…