EAHEA’s international accreditation is designed for online courses, distance learning centers and lifelong learning centers. It reflects the commitment of the provider to offering quality education that is on a par with global standards.
The process is simple and can be completed within 30 days: the provider fills in an application form, submits its validation documents and takes part in a visit or video call with EAHEA. Once accreditation is granted, it strengthens the profile of the provider at the international level. EAHEA continues to guide the provider on a regular basis in improving its educational standards, through its continuous improvement process.
Why Accreditation Matters for Online Courses and Distance Learning Centers
Learners who choose an online course or a distance learning center often cannot visit the provider in person. An independent accreditation that anyone can verify online gives them the assurance they need before they enroll, and it helps providers to be taken seriously by employers, institutions and partners in other countries.
EAHEA offers Online Accreditation for the institution as a whole, and Course Accreditation for specific courses of less than 300 clock hours, such as online courses, vocational and avocational courses, foreign language training and seminars. The two services are independent: a provider can apply for either of them, or for both.
How the Accreditation Process Works
The process has three steps and can be completed within 30 days:
- Application. The provider completes the online application form and submits its validation documents. The EAHEA Secretariat gives a free consultation and reviews the application.
- Review. EAHEA visits the institution, or holds a video call with it, to review its facilities, faculty and educational standards.
- Decision. The members of the Commission review the visit report and, if the institution qualifies, EAHEA grants the accreditation.
Each stage is described on the Accreditation Process page.
Benefits of EAHEA Accreditation for Online Course Providers
- Learner confidence: an independent review of the provider against defined educational standards.
- A verifiable status: anyone can confirm the accreditation on the EAHEA website at any time.
- Improvement: the self-assessment guided by the EAHEA standards helps the provider enhance its courses and its administrative processes.
- Networking: accredited providers can build cooperation and agreements with other member institutions around the world.
- Visibility: EAHEA promotes accredited members on the internet and forwards inquiries to them.
- Continuing quality assurance: EAHEA monitors quality, welcomes feedback and supports the provider when it faces difficulties.
Accredited Membership: Full Accreditation and Online Accreditation give the institution Accredited Membership of EAHEA, a full membership, automatically, with the right to vote at the General Assembly and a say in the determination of the management of EAHEA, for as long as the accreditation lasts. The Management Board decides whether a member with Accredited Membership (Full or Online Accreditation) or Associate Membership is admitted as a member of the General Assembly.
What Do You Get upon Institutional Accreditation?
- Accreditation Certificate
- Education Quality Certificate
- Education Quality Audit Report
- EAHEA Accredited Institution Seal and Badges
- Institutional Members Directory listing
- E-delivery news alerts and newsletter
- Discounts for all EAHEA sponsored events
What Are the Institutional Accreditation Fees?
All service fees follow the World Bank Country Income Classification, and additional discounts may apply depending on the economic situation of the country in which your institution carries out most of its activity or in which it is legally established. The fees are listed on the Service Fees page. To begin, start your application or read more about Online Accreditation and Course Accreditation.
A complete overview of the benefits is available on the Accreditation Benefits page, and the types of accreditation are described on the About Accreditation page.