EAHEA Academic Qualification Equivalency Statement for Graduates
Graduates of EAHEA accredited institutions, or of institutions that hold an equivalent accreditation approved by EAHEA, can request an EAHEA Academic Qualification Equivalency Statement to demonstrate that their diploma, their earned credits and their awarding institution are bona fide and meet the education quality standards of EAHEA. The Academic Qualification Equivalency Statement also specifies the total local credits earned and their equivalents in the credit systems of the United States (USC), the United Kingdom (CATS) and Europe (ECTS).
What Is the Academic Qualification Equivalency Statement from EAHEA?
EAHEA assists individuals to validate their degrees and diplomas and to have their earned credits recognized on an international scale. For this purpose EAHEA has developed a validation procedure that certifies the credit and degree equivalency of a diploma or certification earned at an EAHEA accredited institution or at an institution with an equivalent accreditation. The academic qualification equivalency statement also reflects the external quality review of the degree, the institution and the program of study.
EAHEA regards this service as an important and constructive process that facilitates the acceptance of the degrees and credits earned at its accredited institutions. Accreditation is a voluntary and non-governmental process, and no accreditation in the world can provide automatic acceptance of the credits earned at other institutions or guarantee the acceptance of graduates by employers. Acceptance of students or graduates is always the decision of the receiving institution or employer. Employers and educational institutions are free to accept or not to accept the document or the credits, and EAHEA does not guarantee any result in this respect.
What Does the Academic Qualification Equivalency Statement State?
You receive an international academic qualification equivalency statement issued by the European Association for Higher Education Advancement, which states the following information:
- The full name of the graduate
- Verification of the diploma and specialization earned
- Verification of the total credits that correspond to the diploma and specialization
- Verification of the composition of the credits in hours of study
- The equivalent of the credits in the United States system (USC)
- The equivalent of the credits in the United Kingdom system (CATS)
- The equivalent of the credits in the European system (ECTS)
- Assurance that the awarding institution meets the EAHEA education quality standards
The validation may be useful for the global acceptance of the degrees and credits by employers, professional associations, other institutions, colleges and universities.
What Do You Get upon Academic Equivalency Certification?
- Academic Qualification Equivalency Statement
- E-delivery news alerts and newsletter
- Discounts for all EAHEA sponsored events
Who May Obtain an Academic Qualification Equivalency Statement from EAHEA?
EAHEA may validate degrees and diplomas from the following educational providers.
1. EAHEA accredited institutions: The document is issued only to students who have completed a program of study at an EAHEA accredited institution while its accreditation status is valid. If your school is not in the list of accredited institutions, you may recommend that it considers EAHEA accreditation.
2. Institutions that hold an equivalent accreditation: EAHEA determines the equivalency of the accreditation after a graduate of the institution has submitted the application for the document.
What Are the Academic Equivalency Statement Fees?
All service fees follow the World Bank Country Income Classification, and additional discounts may apply depending on the economic situation of the country where you live or operate. For the Academic Equivalency Statement Fees, please visit the Service Fees page.
