Digital Transformation of Higher Education Institutions

The development and availability of digital technologies have made it necessary to digitalize processes in all work areas. The process of digitalization is also a must in the university environment, especially in terms of maintaining competitiveness and sustainability. The current generation of students are digital natives and require education in their natural, digital environment. The digital transformation of universities refers to the integration of digital technologies into all aspects of higher education, fundamentally changing how institutions operate, teach, and engage with students and stakeholders. This transformation is not just about adopting new tools but reshaping processes, culture, and strategies to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving digital era. Our practical experience with this process realized under the European project Digital Move helped us to identify the shortcomings, risks and challenges which the university can face. Within the paper, we appoint the most important frameworks that guide how to proceed with digital transformation and describe our experience and most important outcomes from the point of view of the digital transformation of universities.