GitHubeduTAP
Educational Tapping enables using smart devices to perform transactions with a simple tap — making everyday interactions easier and more secure both on campus and beyond.
Our Mission
Our Mission is to provide an interoperable solution that works for everyone.
Digital First. Campus Ready.
We are developing the digital campus card of the future for the smartphone.
For Everyone. Without Exception.
For every member of the higher education community:
- Students
- Faculty and Staff
- Affiliates
Smart. Seamless. Secure.
eduTAP is your educational ID and a collection of service passes in the digital wallet.
This fulfills the interoperability vision of
the European Student Card initiative.
Project Goals
The following goals guide the development of eduTAP.
For Europe and the world
Decentralized, secure and SOTA
Compliant (e.g. GDPR, vendor-neutral)
Easy updates and maintenance
Accessible to all users
Follows European jurisdiction requirements
Community-governed, free and open-source software
Favorable adaptation possible
One Tap. Many Possibilities.
tap to identify
Quickly verify your identity with a simple tap of your device. With Selective Disclosure Verifiable Credentials, you control what information to share.
On and off campus, to access a variety of services and locations.
tap to open a door
with the tap of a device, unlock secure access to:
- buildings
- class rooms
- labs
- computer rooms
- learning spaces
- parking garages
- dorm rooms
- athletic facilities
- and more...
tap to pay
You can use your device to pay almost anywhere. At campus dining, vending machines, printers, bookstores, and more - on and off campus.
A single or a double tap - to prove your status and claim your discount - is all it takes.
All possible payment methods are supported:
- your regular credit or debit card (open-loop payment)
- your campus prepaid card (closed-loop payment)
- coupons and vouchers
tap to lend a book
Libraries with their books and media are the physical representation of knowledge and learning. With a simple tap, borrow books and other media.
tap to ride
Ride the campus shuttle or take the public transport. Also works for car, bike and scooter sharing.
tap to claim a discount
Claim a discount on campus and beyond, by proving your student status with a simple tap.
All with the tap of your device. No app, no physical card, no hassle - just tap. All your passes and credentials in one place - your smartphone or wearable device - ready when you need them.
no app, just tap!
One Coin, Two Sides
More than just a concept, eduTAP is a community-driven project that builds on the vision to create
a European Education Area.
Leveraging the full potential of digital wallets and smart devices to create a seamless campus experience without physical cards.
Using a divide-and-conquer principle to transform traditional campus cards into:
- A harmonized identity pass using Verifiable Credentials (ISO/IEC 18013-5)
- Separate service passes for individual on-site services
- Service passes accessible via eduGAIN-Login with centralized discovery
Let service providers decide the base technology of the pass, based on their needs and security requirements
Enabling on-site service access to all members in the Higher Education Community without exception.
The eduTAP software is built by the community to enable Higher Education Institutions to:
Create, issue and manage digital identity passes for students, staff, and guests
Enable access control to services, facilities, and resources with wallet passes
Software is distributed as open source, primarily under the European Union Public Licence v. 1.2 (EUPL)
Community-driven development. Join us on GitHub to contribute.
Meet the Team
Get Involved
Join our open-source community and help shape the future of campus digital identity.