Education fraud is a threat to:

– the right to quality education

The right to quality education at both national and international level and equal opportunities for learning and protection of all citizens;

The trust placed in the quality, fairness and professionalism of the education systems and institutions of each member State and hence to transparency, quality assurance, international mobility of students and employability;

The economy of each member State;

The credibility of regulated professions, including the medical sector, as well as of public-service employment in each member State;

The international reputation of each member State and the trust placed in its democratic system, national security and public safety, as well as in the mechanisms of mutual recognition of degrees and qualifications.