Academic Recognition

Academic recognition refers to the recognition of qualifications obtained in country A (the sending country) for further studies, for use of an academic title, or for seeking employment in a non-regulated profession in country B (the host country). It is a formal procedure that takes place in higher education institutions in connection with admission, or when study periods abroad are credited and counted towards a degree.

The ENIC-NARIC National Information Centres, or in some countries the Ministries of Education, are also performing academic recognition for the labour market or for further education.

Applying for credential evaluation/recognition is often an essential step when planning to study or to work abroad. Credential evaluation assists you and foreign organisations to understand how your qualifications relate to those in the foreign host country.

As countries have different education and qualifications systems, employers or higher education institutions abroad do not necessarily understand your qualification.

Further information:

Information about specific procedures for ENIC-NARIC countries is available on each country page. Please click on "Countries of the Networks" and then on the name of the country and contact the national information centre of that country for expert assistance.

Applying for Academic Recognition

How to appeal the decision - Academic Recognition

I need to have my qualification(s) evaluated

Recognised Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)

Non-recognised HEIs and Diploma Mills

The Lisbon Recognition Convention

The Bologna Process and European Higher Education Area (EHEA)

European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS)

Diploma Supplement (DS)

Automatic Recognition and European Degrees

Joint Programmes and Joint Degrees

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