Diploma Recognition
06 Feb 2008
Nuffic is one of the largest and prominent knowledge centres in Europe in the field of international recognition of diplomas. We make this knowledge available to Dutch organizations and international organizations through our credential evaluation services.
Nuffic has been designated by the Netherlands Ministry of Education, Culture and Science as the Dutch recognition information centre for two European networks: NARIC and ENIC. We have many years of experience in the field and we work for all organizations that encounter foreign diplomas in the course of their business, such as universities, other higher education institutions, companies and ministries. Nuffic offers the following services and products in the field of credential evaluation:
Evaluation of foreign diplomas (incoming mobility)
Nuffic issues recommendations on the value of higher or secondary education diplomas obtained outside the Netherlands. Where possible, the foreign diploma is compared to a Dutch diploma. As well as evaluating the diploma, we are also able to determine whether a programme or an educational institution is officially recognized. Read more.
Evaluation of Dutch diplomas (outgoing mobility)
Nuffic prepares ‘diploma descriptions’ for individuals who have been awarded a higher education diploma in the Netherlands, and who wish to work or study abroad. These descriptions provide information about academic qualifications obtained in the Netherlands, and also offer a suggestion on how the qualification should be evaluated in the country in which it is presented. Read more.
Credential evaluation courses
Nuffic is glad to share its expertise with others, and therefore offers two types of courses. These courses are given to clients in the Netherlands and in other countries. The more advanced credential evaluation courses are intended for staff members of educational institutions and companies. The courses can be organized in-house or at Nuffic’s offices in The Hague. An e-learning course in credential evaluation is also available. Read more.
Consultancy and projects
Nuffic’s consultancy services focus primarily on credential evaluation for work and further study, i.e. professional and academic recognition. The increased demand for Nuffic’s consultancy services is the result of the growing importance of the mutual recognition of qualifications in Europe. Nuffic also conducts projects for businesses and government departments, both in the Netherlands and in other countries. Read more.
Information services
We offer a number of products that provide clients with information about credential evaluation and related subjects. Most of our information is provided electronically so that news and information on the latest developments are always available immediately. The most important sources of our information are our extranet, including a news section and descriptions of foreign systems of education, and a number of dedicated websites such as: www.idw.nl and www.professionalrecognition.nl.
More information
If you need more detailed information on our services and products, please contact Nuffic.