Recognition of foreign credentials


ACE virtual
Information disk on
Recognition and
Bologna process
version 2004

This is the 2004 version of the Recognition page.

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Which kind of recognition are you interested in?

academic recognition =      recognition of foreign degree/diploma/qualification
                                                  for admission to further studies

professional recognition = recognition of foreign degree/diploma/qualification
                                                   for employment purposes

Where to seek advise/ assistance in recognition?

Introductory & overview texts about recognition

International legal instruments for academic recognition

European Union systems for professional recognition

Transparency tools for qualifications:
         
Diploma Supplement
         
European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

 

 

 



For information
/ asistance at recognition of a foreign credential

 - Academic recognition 

If there is a need for more information at  asessment a foreign credential, it is possible to contact either:

  • the recognition information centre in the country where the credential has been  issued;
  • the recognition information centre in your own country (it will most probably know how to find the information)

For contact details of these centres see 
         ENIC-NARIC website (Centres in the European countries  plus  Australia, Canada,
                                              Israel, New Zealand, USA)
      

 - Professional recognition 

If the question concerns professional recognition in the EU, EEA and accession countries, the information should be sought at:

Contact points for professional recognition in the EU Member States

For more links to useful information sources see  Links sub-page