The Eduniversal Palmes indicate the international reputation level of an academic institution. They are awarded on the basis of the research work carried out by the International Scientific committee, which compiles the list of internationalization criteria, together with the assessments made by peers: The Deans’ Vote.

The subdivision of the Palmes into leagues allows for a horizontal and intercontinental comparison, which is different from the vertical comparison established by most of the international classification systems.