Technology & Digital Services for Higher Education

With deep higher education experience and end-to-end technology capabilities, we help institutions turn complex transformation into practical results: modernized operations, stronger student and staff experiences, and a more resilient foundation for long-term success.

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Stronger systems, better outcomes for higher education

Modernizing higher education takes more than new technology. Successful transformation requires the right strategy, architecture, and delivery support to make it work.

Our higher education specialists bring together deep experience in cloud, infrastructure, ERP, CRM, analytics, and workflow transformation to help institutions modernize core systems, improve service delivery, reduce complexity, and build a stronger foundation for long-term institutional performance and better student outcomes.

Technology and Digital Services that further your mission

No two institutions face the same challenges, priorities, or constraints. That is why we tailor our capabilities to each campus context – bringing the right mix of strategy, technology, and delivery support to help institutions move forward in ways that are practical, targeted, and built for lasting impact.

Real-world higher education experience, real results

Achieving system-wide digital transformation at the UASYS

To modernize operations and provide a more cohesive experience across 21 institutions, the University of Arkansas System collaborated with Deloitte on Project One, consolidating more than 30 legacy platforms into a unified Workday environment. The transformation streamlined finance, HR, and student processes, strengthened reporting and planning, and enabled a more connected, data-driven experience for leaders, employees, and students across the entire system.

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R1 university modernizes HCM with Oracle Cloud

A large public R1 university chose Deloitte to replace a legacy Oracle Enterprise Business Suite (EBS) system with Oracle Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM), modernizing HR, payroll, benefits, time and labor, and absence management. The effort automated paper-based processes, expanded employee self-service, and cut transaction turnaround from as long as 28 days to less than one day, improving data accuracy and helping build a well-trained team to sustain the platform.

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Scaling research computing for an AI-driven future

Deloitte helped a leading R1 research university define a future-state research computing strategy to support advanced AI and data-intensive research across disciplines. Through stakeholder engagement, peer benchmarking, and financial modeling, the team developed a roadmap for scalable infrastructure, governance, and funding. The effort positioned the university to launch a more equitable, sustainable computing environment and strengthen its ability to attract top talent.

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