A tool of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) to support the recognition of academic qualifications and ensure that graduates' degrees are recognized by higher education institutions, public authorities, and employers in their home countries and abroad. Produced by higher education institutions according to standards agreed upon by the Commission, the Council of Europe, and the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), it is also part of Europass framework transparency tools. The Diploma Supplement contains 8 sections providing information regarding the holder of the qualification, qualification type and its originating institution, qualification level, content of the course and results gained, and the function of the qualification. It does not represent a curriculum vitae or substitute for the original qualification.