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Full Accreditation: What It Covers and How Institutions Qualify
EAHEA Full Accreditation reviews a whole institution taught by traditional methods. See what it covers, how to qualify and how it renews.
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GUIDES
Services and Membership Guides
Guides to EAHEA accreditation, certification, validation and membership services: who they are for, how they work, fees, renewal and limits.
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Online Accreditation: A Guide for Institutions That Teach Mostly or Entirely Online
EAHEA Online Accreditation reviews institutions that teach mostly or entirely online. See who it is for, what is evaluated, payment and renewal.
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Program Accreditation: Reviewing One Program Instead of the Whole Institution
EAHEA Program Accreditation reviews one degree program of more than 300 clock hours. See who can apply, payment, renewal and required reviews.
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Course Accreditation: Quality Review for Individual Courses
EAHEA Course Accreditation reviews one course of fewer than 300 clock hours. See who applies, what is reviewed, payment, renewal and changes.
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Quality Certification: What It Signals and Who Should Apply
EAHEA Quality Certification assesses an institution against EAHEA Quality Standards. See who may apply, what it signals and how it differs from accreditation.
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Credit Certification: Stating Course Credits in EAHEA Credits, ECTS, CATS and USC
EAHEA Credit Certification states the credits of an accredited course in EAHEA credits with ECTS, CATS and USC equivalents. See who qualifies.
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Associate Membership: What Institutions Receive
EAHEA Associate Membership is a full institutional membership that is not accreditation. See eligibility, voting rights, benefits and renewal.
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Affiliate Membership for Individuals: Eligibility and Benefits
EAHEA Affiliate Membership is a one-year individual membership for teachers, trainers and professionals. See eligibility, benefits and limits.
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Observer Membership: A Low-Commitment Way to Join an Education Network
EAHEA Observer Membership is a non-voting organizational membership with Quality Certification included. See who can join and what members receive.
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Accredited Membership Explained: How Membership and Accreditation Status Fit Together
Accredited Membership comes automatically with Full or Online Accreditation. See how the four EAHEA membership categories fit with accreditation.
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How Fees Work for International Accreditation: Application Fee, Accreditation Fee and Country Discounts
How EAHEA accreditation fees work: the Application Fee, the Accreditation Fee, renewals, World Bank country discounts, card commission and VAT.
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Why Fees Differ by Country: Income Classes Explained
Why EAHEA fees differ by country: the World Bank income classification, which country counts, how discounts work and what stays the same for all.
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Renewing Accreditation and Membership: Dates, Notices and Reinstatement
How EAHEA accreditation and membership renew: one-year validity, renewal notices, free renewals, the fifth-year review and how to avoid lapses.
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What Happens If Accreditation Lapses? Suspension, Revocation and Reinstatement
What happens if EAHEA accreditation lapses or rules are broken: warnings, corrective plans, suspension, revocation, public listing and next steps.
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Reporting Major and Minor Changes to Your Accrediting Body
How to report changes to EAHEA: major and minor changes for institutions, programs and courses, the 30-day contact rule, timing and records.
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How to Apply for Accreditation Online: What to Prepare Before You Start
How to apply for EAHEA accreditation online: choose the service, check eligibility, prepare documents and payment, complete the form and upload files.
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Documents Typically Required in an Accreditation Application
The documents typically required in an accreditation application, grouped for institutions, programs and courses, with file and translation tips.
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Answering a Missing Documents Request Efficiently
How to answer a missing documents request efficiently: read it carefully, assign owners, reply completely within 15 days and keep records.
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Choosing Between Full, Online, Program and Course Accreditation
How to choose between EAHEA Full, Online, Program and Course Accreditation: scope, delivery mode, the 300-hour line, payment and renewal.
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Accreditation Timeline: From Application to Certificate
The EAHEA accreditation timeline from application to certificate: stages for institutions, programs and courses, and what shapes the duration.
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The Accreditation Certificate: What It Shows and How to Display It
What an EAHEA accreditation certificate shows, how to display it in print and online, how to keep it accurate and what to do if status changes.
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Accreditation Logos and Seals: Rules for Responsible Use
Rules for using EAHEA accreditation logos and seals: valid scope and dates, exact status, a verification link and removal when status ends.
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Public Directory Listings: Why Being Verifiable Matters
Why public directory listings matter for accredited institutions and learners: verifiability, trust, the EAHEA directories and how to use a listing.
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How to Verify an Accredited Institution in a Public Directory
How to verify an accredited institution in the EAHEA public directory: search by name or certificate number, read the record and spot warning signs.
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Degree Validation: How Graduates Confirm a Qualification
EAHEA Degree Validation lets graduates of accredited institutions confirm a diploma, credits and institution. See eligibility, process and limits.
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The Academic Credits Certificate: What It Is and When You Need It
The EAHEA Academic Credits Certificate states a graduate’s credits in USC, CATS and ECTS. See who can apply, when it helps and its limits.
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The Academic Qualification Equivalency Statement: Purpose and Limits
The EAHEA Academic Equivalency Statement compares a qualification with international standards. See who can apply and why the receiving party decides.
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Professional Certification for Individuals: Documenting Expertise
EAHEA Professional Certification is a competence certificate for professionals, awarded after a review of evidence. See evidence, decision and limits.
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Educator Certification: Who Should Apply and What Reviewers Examine
EAHEA Educator Certification documents teaching competence after a review of education, career and teaching experience. See who applies and limits.
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The Doctor of Excellence Award: Purpose, Eligibility and Evaluation
The EAHEA Doctor of Excellence is an honorary award, not an academic degree. See the 120-point HPS threshold, age rules, the vote and limits.
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NGO/CSO Recognition: A Partnership Program Explained
EAHEA NGO/CSO Recognition is a free partnership program for non-profits under a five-year MoU. See who may apply, the documents and the steps.
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The ECS Provider Certificate: Using EAHEA Credits Without Institutional Accreditation
The ECS Provider Certificate lets a provider use EAHEA Credit Systems without accreditation. See who it suits, the directory and how to choose a path.
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