OP.Edu aims to produce, analyse and disseminate information, as well as to carry out studies and fundamental and applied research, which can contribute to a comprehensive knowledge of education and training policies and practices. In order to achieve its purpose, the activities of OP.Edu include, namely:

1. Conducting fundamental and applied research projects;
2. The development of studies in partnership with public, private and third sector institutions;
3. The enhancement of participation in networks for research and dissemination of outcomes in the field of education and training policies;
4. The strengthening of relations with national and foreign research centres with attributions within the scope of OP.Edu’s activity;
5. The development of synergies between the participating research centres in order to provide post-graduate training and the development of master’s and doctoral dissertations related to the themes of the Observatory;
6. The organization of congresses, lectures, seminars, workshops, training sessions and other events with a similar purpose, aiming at the further development of OP.Edu’s areas of activity;
7. The gathering, processing and delivery of statistical or other information;
8. The promotion, dissemination and editing of scientific and technical publications.