One of a series of studies related to the Delphi research project: "Policy Instruments for Higher Education in the Western Europe of the Future", this paper presents the issue of internationalization of European higher education through three types of data. First, analysis of present European Community (EC) initiatives on education showed that a number of successful programs have already developed. However, the next stage of cooperation cannot be established without coordination between the higher education structures within various countries. Second, an analysis of the results of a survey of 700 experts from 17 countries concluded that for some areas the expectations for a European higher education policy are auspicious. Yet, another layer of bureaucracy may not help produce quality higher education. A review of the United States higher education structure in which the states have primary responsibility while the federal government imposes some policies, found that such a structure may serve as a model. But, conditions in Europe may not be favorable for such a system. The results of these examinations indicate that the current changes in Europe call for a supra-national higher education policy, that a supra-national body should have a stimulating, not administrative function, and that there exit several important obstacles to this type of education policy. Notes and 33 references are included. (JB)