The data storage within the European Higher Education Sector Observatory (EHESO) is centred on ensuring accessibility, security, and integrity. EHESO integrates various data sources, including institutional statistics, survey responses, and national and international datasets. These datasets are harmonised and stored in a unified architecture.

The EHESO data storage process places a strong emphasis on quality control and reliability. By combining robust technological infrastructure with rigorous data governance practices, EHESO ensures that its data serve as a reliable foundation for benchmarking, policymaking, and academic research. 

Microdata Access allows users to download all relevant EHESO microdata and information at different levels of aggregation: country, institution and institution type. This provides a convenient way for higher education sector stakeholders and researchers to access EHESO microdata for further analysis including the selection of different countries and variables, customised downloads, view relevant meta-data and related methodological information.