WP6 – SIS Core Functionality: A Shared Digital Study Management Framework for Higher Education Institutions
Project Summary
The project digitalises and modernises higher education administration in Latvia by developing interconnected shared solutions for all universities and colleges. It is implemented in two phases: in the first, solutions are developed and tested; in the second, all remaining higher education institutions (HEIs) join the system.
Key project benefits:
For students – more flexible, personalised studies with the option to choose courses from different universities, and greater mobility opportunities.
For universities – reduced administrative burden, modernised study processes, stronger international competitiveness, and a broader offer of lifelong learning and micro-credentials.
For employers – education better aligned with labour market needs, and access to accurate information about employee skills.
For society – more accessible and higher-quality higher education, reliable data for policymakers, and closer integration into the European Higher Education Area.
WP6 Objectives and Activities
The aim of this work package is to develop a national-level reference architecture — a practical blueprint and set of modules that Latvian universities can use to modernise their Student Information Systems (SIS). Working with international consultants and as many Latvian universities as possible, a detailed map of study processes will be developed — spanning from admission to graduation — on the basis of which ready-to-use, interoperable system modules will be configured. These modules will cover both traditional study processes and emerging needs: lifelong learning, micro-credentials, and flexible and interdisciplinary study pathways. Alongside system development, targeted training will be organised for administrative staff, academics, and students in both in-person and digital formats.
Expected Outcome
This work package will produce a shared, open module library that each university can freely use and adapt to its own needs — and any improvement made by one institution will become available to all others. As a result, universities will be able to transition fully to digital document workflows, exchange study data automatically with one another and with national registries, and offer students a more flexible study experience, including the ability to select courses from other institutions. The system will also be compatible with European data exchange standards, enabling Latvian universities to integrate into the broader international digital landscape.
