Data Accuracy & Verification - Help Center

Understanding Data Sources

EUnify compiles information from multiple publicly available sources to provide comprehensive university and city data. Understanding our data sources helps you use the information appropriately.

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Research Tool, Not Official Source: EUnify is designed for research and comparison. Always verify important information directly with institutions before making decisions.

Data Sources

University Information

Official university websites
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education rankings
National education ministry databases
Eurostat and EU education statistics

City & Living Data

Numbeo (cost of living)
Official city statistics
Student housing platforms
Public transport authorities
EU quality of life surveys

Program Information

University course catalogs
Studyportals and similar databases
National admission systems (Studielink, Uni-assist, etc.)

Data Freshness

Different types of data have different update cycles:

Data Type	Update Frequency	Why
Admission deadlines	Annually (September)	Academic year cycles
Tuition fees	Annually (June-July)	Fee announcements timing
Cost of living	Quarterly	Economic fluctuations
Rankings	Annually (September-October)	Annual ranking releases
Program availability	Quarterly checks	Programs may change
General information	As needed	Continuous verification

What to Always Verify

Before making any decisions or applications, verify the following directly with official sources:

Application Requirements

Specific admission criteria
Required documents and formats
Language proficiency requirements
Application deadlines (exact dates and times)
Application fees

Financial Information

Current tuition fees (EU and non-EU rates)
Payment deadlines
Scholarship availability
Financial aid options

Program Details

Program availability for your intake
Course structure and credits
Specializations offered
Internship requirements

Visa & Immigration

Current visa requirements
Required documents
Processing times
Work permit regulations

Reporting Inaccuracies

If you find incorrect information in EUnify:

Note the Details

Record what information is incorrect and what it should be.
Contact Support
Email services@vaic.at with:
- Institution/city/program name
- The incorrect information
- The correct information
- Source for the correction (official link preferred)
We Verify & Update

Our team verifies corrections and updates the database.

Verification Indicators

In EUnify, look for these indicators:

Last updated date: Shows when information was last verified
Data source links: Direct links to official sources where available
Verification badges: Institutions we've verified with official data

Limitations

Please be aware of these limitations:

Not real-time: Data may not reflect changes made after our last update
Not exhaustive: We may not have every program or institution
Simplified: Complex requirements may be summarized
No guarantees: Information accuracy is not guaranteed

Official Resources

Always check these official sources:

National Admission Systems

Netherlands: Studielink
Germany: uni-assist
Sweden: University Admissions
France: Parcoursup

Visa Information

Embassy or consulate of the destination country
Immigration authority websites
University international student offices

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Pro Tip: Bookmark the official admission portal and your target university's international student page. Check them regularly for updates.

Related Help

Application Checklists → Common Issues →