Abstract. With the computerisation

Abstract. With the computerisation of business
activities in higher education institutions ERP
vendors quickly perceived a new market
opportunity. Enhancements or mere adaptations
of these solutions, which stemmed from the
experience in business practice were not always
successful. By taking a global view, the present
needs and future expectations of higher
education institutions on one side and ERP
vendors on the other side in domestic higher
education environment were analysed.
The article presents research results in the
field of ERP systems and their use in higher
education institutions (universities, faculties and
independent higher education institutions) in
Slovenia and abroad. On the basis of the study of
the supply on the market and by a thorough study
of cases from practice we try to find similarities
and differences between Slovenian higher
education institutions and world trends.