The Global Degree Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation aiming to establish on a global scale a a new institutional model for higher education. This idea was conceived to fill a gap in international higher education, developing a concise and innovative system that blends conventional, distance and hybrid learning without abolishing existing structures. The Global Degree initiative aims to acknowledge that learning has evolved alongside technology and international mobility, whilst devising a new approach to deliver a truly global education experience reflecting on the themes of accessibility and inclusion. The development of a Global Degree as anew educational structure and mode could address current inadequacies as countries and students confront new challenges. This new norm would help make learning more targeted, flexible, current and applicable. The Global Degree would also accommodate lifelong learning and continuing education programmes. It would work in parallel with conventional degrees offered by universities around the world but would not replace existing higher education structures. Institutions participating in the Global Degree Project would sign an “International Academic Treaty” and adopt the “International Academic Credit” (IAC) as a parallel to systems already in use. Each student would build his or her own undergraduate or postgraduate degree regardless of the mode of attendance, the method of study, the physical location of the university or even the language used at the institution. Above all, Global Degree will enhance the translation of qualifications into outcomes and competencies. We can then measure educational values so that we can transfer knowledge more effectively.