EAHEA’s international accreditation is designed for educational institutes and vocational institutions. It reflects the commitment of an institution to providing quality education that is on a par with global standards.
The process is simple and can be completed within 30 days: the institution fills in an application form, submits its validation documents and receives a visit from EAHEA. Once institutional accreditation is granted, it strengthens the profile of the institution at the international level. EAHEA continues to guide the institution on a regular basis in improving its educational standards, through its continuous improvement process.
Why Accreditation Matters for an Educational or Vocational Institution
Students and their families look for evidence that a course of study is of good quality, and employers look for qualifications they can trust. For institutes and vocational institutions, which often serve students from several countries, an independent international accreditation gives that evidence in a form that is easy to understand and to verify.
EAHEA accredits educational institutes and vocational institutions of all kinds, whether they teach by traditional methods (Full Accreditation) or online (Online Accreditation). An institution that wishes to have a specific program or course accredited can also apply for Program Accreditation or Course Accreditation.
How the Accreditation Process Works
The process has three steps and can be completed within 30 days:
- Application. The institution 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 Institutes and Vocational Institutions
- Trust of students and employers: an independent review of the institution against defined educational standards.
- A verifiable status: anyone can confirm the accreditation of the institution on the EAHEA website.
- Improvement of training quality: the self-assessment guided by the EAHEA standards helps the institution improve its programs, its processes and its student services.
- Cooperation: accredited institutions can build international cooperation and agreements with other members.
- Visibility: EAHEA promotes accredited members on the internet and forwards inquiries to them.
- Continuing quality assurance: EAHEA monitors quality, welcomes feedback and supports the institution 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 Full Accreditation and Online 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.