European Area of Recognition

1. Schematic outline
2. transparency and information provision
3. Accreditation and Quality Assurance
- Introduction
- Recommendation
- Information
- Examples
- Sources
- Networks
- Articles
4. Authenticity
5. Purpose of Recognition
6. Diploma Supplement
7. Qualifications Frameworks
8. Credits
9. Learning Outcomes
10. Substantial Differences
11. Alternative recognition
12. Refugees
13. Non-Traditional Learning
14. Transnational education
15. Joint programmes
16. Non-Recognised Institutions
17. Diploma and Accreditation Mills
18. Sources
19. Glossary

NON-RECOGNISED BUT LEGITIMATE INSTITUTIONS

SUMMARY

In this chapter it is described how you may deal with qualifications awarded by institutions that are not formally recognised in their national system of higher education. Such institutions may still be legitimately offering study programmes of good quality, which may be taken into account by competent recognition authorities.

FLOWCHART

Introduction
What are non-recognised but legitimate institutions?
Types of legitimate institutions
Why take non-recognised institutions into account?
Recommendations
How to research the legitimacy of institutions
Issuing a statement on a legitimate institution
Analyse relevant aspects of joint programme and institutions involved
Information tools on joint programmes
Examples
1 - Non-accredited religious institution
2 – Police qualification not belonging to national education
3 – Programme validated by Engineering Council
Sources and references
Relevant articles RCP