TABLE of CONTENTS: Terms used in this document 1. Aims of the Benchmarking Project 2. participating Polytechnics and Benchmarking Partners 3. Implementation of the Benxchmarking Project 4. Degree Programmes in Communications and Media Arts 5. Degree Programmes in International Business 6. Degree Programmes in Information Technology 7. Recommentations 8. Evaluation of the Benchmarking Project 9. Matti Prjanen: Observations on Evaluation by Means of Benchmarking