This chapter provides an examination of the impact of the knowledge society on the academic profession in Estonia, Finland, and Sweden, explicitly focusing on the commitment of academics within these Northern European higher education systems. The chapter meticulously explores how educational infrastructure is developed on campuses, the implications of these developments beyond the campus, and how higher education institutions foster these practices. Additionally, it investigates who evaluates the performance of essential academic tasks and the practices that arise within campus environments. Three key drivers are shaping the knowledge society in Estonia, Finland, and Sweden. These are the expansion of research data and knowledge, interdisciplinary research collaboration, and the globalization of higher education. The chapter further analyzes how state control affects the definition of academic work, access to knowledge production, and the demand for knowledge within each society’s unique social and historical context. The findings reveal robust institutional legitimacy, national policies influenced by the European Union, and standard and distinctive features across Estonia, Finland, and Sweden. This comprehensive study offers a deep understanding of the academic profession’s adherence to values, obligations, practices, and peer evaluation processes, enhancing insight into the profession’s commitment within these higher education systems.