Europe
REGIONAL WEB SITES
Academic Cooperation Association (ACA): http://www.aca-secretariat.be/
ACE professional section of the EAIE: http://www.aic.lv/ace
Contact information for ENIC-NARIC officers in any country of Europe by clicking
on "ENIC-NARIC website" in the left margin and then clicking on "Select
country of your choice"
Association of Community Universities [Santander Group]: http://sgroup.be/
A European Universities' Network with aims of establishing special academic,
cultural and socio-economic ties and of setting up specific and advanced facilities
as well as privileged channels of information and exchange
Association for Teacher Education in Europe: http://www.atee.org
Association Transfrontalière Universitaire: http://www.cuso.ch/ATU/bienvenue.html
Citizens First: http://citizens.eu.int/
Provides information about traveling, working and studying in the European Union
Civic Education Project: http://www.cep.org.hu/aboutus/index.html
International non-profit organization supporting the reform of education in
Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia
COIMBRA: http://www.coimbra-group.be/
The Coimbra Group is an integrated network of European universities which promotes
special academic and cultural ties through the improvement of facilities and
the creation of channels of information and exchange
Comparative Education Society of Europe: http://www.ceseurope.org/
Confederation of European Union Rectors' Conferences: http://www.crue.org
Aims to formulate and represent the common views of its members in order to
influence the policies of the European Union on higher education and research;
to provide information for its members on key issues and developments in higher
education and research, and related matters; to undertake studies and projects
mandated by its assembly
Council of Europe: http://www.coe.int
Council on International Educational Exchange: http://www.ciee.org/
Danube Rectors' Conference: http://www.d-r-c.org
EuroEducation - the data base: http://www.euroeducation.net/
Aims to provide useful information and assist students in choosing undergraduate,
postgraduate and a variety of other academic courses offered by over 900 universities,
academies, schools and colleges in Europe
ENIC-NARIC: http://www.enic-naric.net/
Directory of ENIC and NARIC Networks providing information on recognition of
diplomas and recognized higher education institutions in member countries
Erasmus Student Network International: http://www.esn.org
European Association of Distance Teaching Universities: http://www.eadtu.nl
European Association of Institutions in Higher Education: http://www.eurashe.be
European Association for International Education: http://www.eaie.org
EAIE is a non-profit organization whose main aim is the stimulation and facilitation
of the internationalization of higher education in Europe and around the world,
and to meet the professional needs of individuals active in international education
European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training – CEDEFOP:
http://www.cedefop.gr/
The European agency that helps policy-makers and practitioners of the European
Commission, the Member States and social partner organizations across Europe
make informed choices about vocational training policy
European Center for Higher Education (CEPES): http://www.cepes.ro/
Promotes education among European area countries, undertaking educational development
and reform projects, policy development and research, and gathers and disseminates
information on higher education. A good source for educational statistics, databases
and publications
European Commission – Education: http://europa.eu.int/comm/education/progr.html
This site provides all of the programs and strategic initiatives in the field
of education managed by DG Education and Culture.
European Commission: SOCRATES – NARIC: http://europa.eu.int/comm/education/socrates/agenar.html
This network aims at improving academic recognition of diplomas and periods
of study in the Member States of the EU, the EEA countries and the associated
countries in Central and Eastern Europe
European Distance Education Network: http://www.eden.bme.hu
European Educational Research Association: http://www.eera.ac.uk
European Forum of Technical and Vocational Education and Training:
http://www.efvet.org/
European Higher Education Society: http://www.eair.nl
European Institute of Education and Social Policy: http://www.eiesp.org
European Network for Quality Assurance in Higher Education:
http://www.enqa.net
European Open University Network: http://www.eadtu.nl
European Science Foundation: http://www.esf.org/
European University Association: http://www.unige.ch/eua
Promotes the development of a coherent system of European higher education and
research, through active support and guidance to its members as autonomous institutions
in their development of the quality of teaching, learning and research and in
enhancing their contributions to society
European Universities Continuing Education Network: http://www.eucen.org
Eurydice: http://www.eurydice.org/
EURYDICE, the educational information network in Europe, produces reliable,
readily comparable information on national education systems and policies. EURYDICE
also acts as an observatory, highlighting both the diversity of systems and
their common features
International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement:
http://www.iea.nl/Home/home.html
Magna Charter of Universities: http://www2.unibo.it/avl/charta/charta.htm
Bologna declaration in multiple languages
National Unions of Europe: http://www.esib.org/
Network of Central and Eastern European Quality Assurance Agencies in
Higher Education: http://www.ceenetwork.hu
Network of agencies recognized as national or regional higher education quality
assurance agencies by the lawful authority/ies in their respective CEE country
Network of European Universities [Utrecht Network]: http://www.utrecht-network.org
Nordic Countries Program for Mobility of University Students and Teachers:
http://www.siu.no/nordplus
Nordic Council of Ministers: http://www.norden.org/
Nordic Council of Ministers, formed in 1971, is the forum for inter-governmental
co-operation. The work is co-ordinated via the Nordic ministers for co-operation.
The composition of the Council of Ministers varies, depending on the nature
of the issues to be treated, e.g. culture, education, the environment, etc.
There are thus, in fact, several Councils of Ministers
Portal on Learning Opportunities Throughout Europe (PLOTEUS):
http://europa.eu.int/ploteus/portal/
Santander Group: http://sgroup.be/
The Santander Group is a European Universities' Network with the aims of establishing
special academic, cultural and socio-economic ties and of setting up specific
and advanced facilities as well as privileged channels of information and exchange
Trans-European Research and Education Networking Association:
http://www.terena.nl
UNICA: Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe:
http://www.ulb.ac.be/unica
ENIC Albania: http://www.skvc.lt/old/Alb/Enicalb.htm
Provides information on the recognition of foreign credentials
Ministry of Education: http://www.mash.gov.al/
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/albanco.htm
Education in Andora: http://www.xena.ad/
Ministry of Education: http://www.govern.ad/portal_del_govern.htm
Click on Ministeris and then Ministerio educacio for ministry detail and university
listings
University of Andora: http://www.uda.ad/menu.htm
Accreditation Council: http://www.akkreditierungsrat.at/
Accrediting private universities in Austria
Accreditation Council for Vocational Schools: http://www.fhr.ac.at/
Austrian Academic Exchange Service: http://www.oead.ac.at
An organization of the Austrian Universities, takes care of all scholarship
programs and provides services for the needs of foreign students in Austria
Austrian Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbright.at/
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Austria
Austrian Rectors' Conference: http://www.reko.ac.at/?lang=EN&PHPSESSID=8320bd3f8a6b9952caef094b433c9c9b
Center for Research in Higher Education (German): http://www.iff.ac.at/hofo/portrait/portrait_e.htm
Listings of Institutions of Higher Education: http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public_prod/owa/portal.overview_en?otp_id_in=6
Ministry of Education: http://www.bmbwk.gv.at
Pages available in English. Provides a detailed look at the Austrian system
of education, plus a listing of schools at all levels
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/ausco.htm
Conseil des Recteurs: http://www.cref.be
Association of French-speaking university vice-chancellors. Includes educational
statistics, research findings, university programs and departments…
Flemish Interuniversity Council (VLIR): http://www.vlir.be/
Supports interuniversity development, quality assessment and provides grants
for Flemish-speaking students
Fulbright Commission: http://www.kbr.be/fulbright/frmlink.htm
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Belgium
Inter University Council of the French Speaking Community of Belgium:
http://www.ciuf.be
Research findings, links to French-speaking programs, publications and more…
Listings of Institutions of Higher Education: http://www.agers.cfwb.be/org/sup/Index.htm
Ministry of Education (Flemish Community): http://www.ond.vlaanderen.be/
Ministry of Education (French Community): http://www.cfwb.be/infosup
System of education, institution listings, news, legislation, equivalencies,
publications, links…very thorough
System of Education (Flemish Community): http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/belco.htm
System of Education (French Community): http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/belcofr.htm
VLHORA (Flemish Hogescholen Council): http://www.vlhora.be/
Parts in English – Education tree and interactive map of the region with
university listings
Ministry of Education (Republic of Srpska): http://www.vladars.net/en/min/mp.html
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof1/boherco.htm
University System in Bosnia: http://www.cco.caltech.edu/~bosnia/culture/univbih.html
Bulgarian ENIC: http://www.skvc.lt/old/Bul/Enicbul.htm
Provides information on the recognition of foreign credentials
Bulgarian Rectors' Conference: http://www.uctm.edu
Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbright-bg.org/
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Bulgaria
Government Site (English): http://www.government.bg/English/Priorities/Education/2002-12/
News releases on events in Bulgarian education
Institutions of Higher Education (Bulgarian): http://www.minedu.government.bg/info/vishe1.htm
Ministry of education approved institutions
Institutions of Higher Education (English): http://www.see-educoop.net/education_in/pdf/universities-bul-enl-t01.pdf
Ministry of Education: http://www.minedu.government.bg
National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency: http://www.neaa.government.bg/
National Institute of Eduation: http://www.nie.bg/high_edu/high_info.html
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/bulgaco.htm
Center for Educational Research and Development: http://epc.objectis.net/Centers/Croatia_cerd
Undertakes research on education and reform in Croatia from laws to curriculum
Croatian Heritage Foundation, Department of Education: http://www.matis.hr/english/index.php
A source of information for the Croatian Diaspora, running programs and events
for the promotion of Croatian culture
Croatian Rectors’ Conference: http://www.unist.hr/
Institutions of Higher Education: http://www.mzt.hr/mzt/eng/activities/highedu/higherei.htm
Ministry of Education: http://www.mips.hr
Ministry of Science and technology: http://www.mzt.hr/
Open Society, Soros: http://www.soros.hr/front/index.php?topic=programs&group=1
Promotes programs for the improvement of education and international cooperation
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof1/croaco.htm
University Listings: http://www.croatianscholarship.org/uni/index.html
Accreditation Commission: http://www.msmt.cz/_DOMEK/default.asp?CAI=2856
Performs comprehensive evaluations of educational, scholarly, research, artistic
or other creative activities of higher education institutions
Center for Higher Education Studies: http://www.csvs.cz
Collects, analyzes, and disseminates information on higher education. Also performs
comparative studies with other systems of education
Czech ENIC: http://www.csvs.cz/_en/
Czech NARIC: http://www.csvs.cz/_en/databases/naric/
Includes databases, recognition of foreign credentials, legislation, study programs
in foreign languages, university listings and their programs
Czech Rectors' Conference: http://crc.muni.cz/
Fulbright Commission: http://fulbright.cz/
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and the Czech
Republic
Higher Education Council: http://rvs.upce.cz/
Institute for Information in Education (Czech only): http://www.uiv.cz
Ministry of Education: http://www.msmt.cz/
Includes information on the Accreditation Commission
National Institute for Technical and Vocational education:
http://www.nuov.cz/english/enindex.htm
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/czechco.htm
University Listings: http://www.csvs.cz/_en/databases/naric/
Click on “database of higher education study” on side bar
Council for the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications:
http://www.moec.gov.cy/kysatse.htm
Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbright.org.cy/
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Cyprus
Institutions of Higher Education: http://www.pio.gov.cy/estia/edu/eduuniv.html
Ministry of Education and Culture: http://www.moec.gov.cy
System of Education, recent and future reforms: http://www.moec.gov.cy/Educational%20System%20English.htm
Center for Assessment of Foreign Credentials: http://cvuu.uvm.dk/en/index.htm?menuid=55
Evaluates foreign credentials for people wishing to enter the work force or
study
Center for International Cooperation and Mobility in Education and Training:
http://www.ciriusonline.dk/eng/?Id=421
Assists schools and universities with information on student and staff exchanges
and on transnational cooperation and intercultural understanding. Collates and
distributes information about the Danish system of education
Danish Evaluation Institute: http://www.eva.dk/www/webside/
An independent agency under the auspices of the Ministry of Education. Website
contains information on mutual recognition of quality assurance agencies, methods
of evaluation, as well as a list of publications and an overview of the Danish
system of education
Danish Rectors' Conference: http://www.rks.dk
Represents Denmark’s 12 research universities abroad and at home on collaborative
projects for the development of higher education
Fulbright Commission: http://www.daf-fulb.dk/
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Denmark
Institutions of Higher Learning: http://www.ciriusonline.dk/eng/visartikeltype.asp?Id=500
Ministry of Education: http://www.uvm.dk/
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/denmarco.htm
University Listings: http://www.rks.dk/sider/kontakt/11unier.htm
Education Directory: http://www.ee/www/Education/welcome.html
Listings of every conceivable type of school, and more…
ENIC/NARIC Estonia: http://www.socrates.ee/en/enicnaric.html
Evaluation and recognition of foreign credentials, cooperation through the “European
Higher Education Area”, resources for foreign students wishing to study
in Estonia
Foundation for Vocational Education Reform: http://www.sekr.ee/www/en/index.html
The aim of the foundation is to assist Estonian socio-economic development in
preparing for EU integration, through the implementation of its programs in
the area of human resource development
Higher Education Quality Assessment Council: http://www.ekak.archimedes.ee/indexe.shtml
Database of study programs, higher education institutions and their level of
accreditation. Part of the Archimedes Foundation, independent from the Ministry
of Education and higher education institutions, accredits study programs and
institutions
Ministry of Education: http://www.hm.ee/
Pathfinder: http://www.rajaleidja.ee/pathfinder/
Service for people interested in the Estonian educational system, structures
and study opportunities
System of Education and Credentials: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/estonco.htm
University Listings: http://www.ee/www/Education/Universities/welcome.html
Center for International Mobility: http://www.cimo.fi/
Administers scholarships and research programs, encourages cross-cultural communication
and is responsible for the implementation of a number of EU education programs
Discover Finland: http://finland.cimo.fi/
Information for study in Finland
Education in Finland: http://www.stat.fi/tk/he/edufinland/
Statistics and indicators 1999
Edu.Fi: http://www.edu.fi/english/frontpage.asp?path=500
Resources for people interested in studying in Sweden or about Swedish education
Finnish Council of University Rectors: http://www.helsinki.fi/rectors-council
Finish University and Research Network: http://www.csc.fi/suomi/funet/index.html.en
Finnish Association for Distance Education: http://www.fade.fi/eng/fadeesc.htm
Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbright.fi/
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Finland
Higher education Evaluation Council: http://www.kka.fi
Includes a listing of accredited schools, evaluation principles, and a listing
of publications. Assists institutions of higher learning and the Ministry of
Education in matters relating to evaluation
Institutions of Higher Education: http://finland.cimo.fi/
Ministry of Education: http://www.minedu.fi/
National Board of Education: http://www.oph.fi/english/frontpage.asp?path=447
Three main areas of interest: The development of education, the evaluation of
education and the provision of support services. Also has a wide range of resources
for foreigners interested in Finnish education
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/finco.htm
University Listings: http://www.minedu.fi/minedu/education/universities.html
Center for Research on Education, Training and Employment:
http://www.cereq.fr
Works under the aegis of the Ministry of Education to produce statistics research
and advise on educational matters
Center for the study of International Education: http://www.ciep.fr
Centre national des oeuvres universitaires et scolaires: http://www.cnous.fr
Information for students wishing to study in France, or French students wishing
to study abroad
Conférence des Grandes Ecoles: http://www.cge.asso.fr
Conférence des Présidents d'Université:
http://www.cpu.fr
Research articles, publications, university links…
Education.fr: http://www.education.fr/
Your gateway to everything connected with France and education
Educlic: http://www.educlic.education.fr
Absolutely the last word for international education professionals researching
France…if you speak French. An absolute wealth of information –
no stone unturned
Foreign Students in France: http://www.onisep.fr
Everything you need to know as an overseas student in France
Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbright-france.com/
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and France
French Leading Agency for educational exchange: http://www.egide.asso.fr/index.uk.html
Information on French education and training opportunities for foreign students
and researchers. Practical information on preparing your visit, French society
and living in France.
Institutions of Higher Education: http://www.education.gouv.fr/sup/default.htm
Institut National de Recherche Pédagogique: http://www.inrp.fr/
Agency for the promotion of educational and scientific training and exchanges
Ministry of Education, Youth and Research: http://www.education.gouv.fr/
National Center for Distance Education: http://lessites.service-public.fr/cgi-bin/annusite/annusite.fcgi/nat1?lang=uk
National Evaluation Committee: http://www.cne-evaluation.fr
Independent of the MOE, the committee carries out evaluations of public institutions
of higher education. The site contains information on evaluation methodology,
news, publications, and institution listings
National Science Foundation: http://www.cnrs.fr/index.html
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/franco.htm
University Listings: http://www.education.gouv.fr/sup/univ.htm
Accreditation Council: http://www.accreditation-council.de/
An independent agency set up by the ministry of education in 1998 to accredit
accrediting agencies and new internationally compatible degree courses. Website
contains links to all German accrediting agencies, listings of newly approved
bachelor’s and master’s courses, as well as a background on the
role of these new accrediting bodies in the “European Higher Education
Area”
Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation: http://www.avh.de/en/
Provides fellowships for study in Germany
Anabin (German): http://www.anabin.de/
Provides information about the recognition of foreign academic credentials
Bavarian State Institute for Research and Planning into Higher Education:
http://www.ihf.bayern.de/fr_englisch.htm
Working under the Bavarian Ministry of Education to assist the development of
higher education
Bavarian State Ministry of Sciences, Research and the Arts:
http://www.stmwfk.bayern.de/en/
Campus Germany: http://www.campus-germany.de/
Helping to promote German education abroad under the “Joint Initiative
for the Promotion of Study, Research and Training in Germany”. News, views
and practical information…
Consortium of Higher Education Researchers: http://www.uni-kassel.de/wz1/CHER/Welcome.html
Deutsch Kultur International: http://www.deutsche-kultur-international.de/home/index.html
Promoting international exchange and opportunities - another wealth of information
Education Server: http://www.bildungsserver.de/index_e.html
An excellent resource for just about everything you ever needed to know about
education in Germany – start your search here
European Confederation of Universities of the Upper Rhone:
http://www.ub.uni-freiburg.de/eucor
Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbright.de/
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Germany
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD): http://www.daad.de
Five main purposes: The allocation of scholarships for foreigners and Germans;
the internationalization of German institutions of higher education; the promotion
of the German language and German studies abroad; and the promotion of educational
cooperation with developing nations An excellent source for information on German
education in the international arena, or study opportunities in the country
German Rectors' Conference: http://www.hrk.de/e/index.html
Great source for information on legislation; international agreements; reports,
publications and research; quality assurance…
Hochschulrektorenkonferenz - Projekt Qualitatssicherung: http://evanet.his.de/evanet/index.html
Mandated to enhance and coordinate communication, exchange of information and
experiences, and the development of evaluation procedures and criteria in higher
education on the national scale; coordination of national quality assurance
initiatives towards Europe
Institutions of Higher Education: http://www.higher-education-compass.de/
Includes a listing of all government-approved institutions and courses offered,
as well as a list of all doctoral study opportunities and a listing of international
cooperation agreements between German and foreign institutions
IIE Passport: Germany
http://info.iiepassport.org/country/germany.html
Max-Planck-Institutte for Human Development and Education:
http://www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/index_js.en.htm
Major research institute in education and human development. News, research
findings, publications…
Ministry of Education and Research: http://www.bmbf.de/
Secretariat of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education
and Cultural Affairs: http://www.kmk.org/
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/germanco.htm
ASTROLAVOS, Da Vinci Project: http://www.astrolavos.tuc.gr/
This organization is working with the EU to develop a unified certification
and accreditation process for IT qualifications and institutions throughout
the EU English version provides an overview of Greek system of education, information
about studying in Greece and educational exchanges. Greek version looks like
it provides a lot more information
DIKATSA: http://www.dikatsa.gr/
The Greek government’s foreign awards recognition committee
Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbright.gr/
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Greece
GoGreece: http://www.gogreece.com/education/Greek_Education.html
Primary, secondary and tertiary school listings plus a host of other links
Greece Now: http://www.greece.gr/EDUCATION/
Issues, news and trends in Greek education plus a number of useful resources
Greek Universities Network Portal: http://www.gunet.gr/
Ministry of Education: http://www.ypepth.gr/en_ec_home.htm
National Accreditation Center (Greek, English under construction):
http://www.ekepis.gr/
Develops and certifies higher education vocational programs
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof1/greeco.htm
University and Polytechnic Listings: http://alexandra.di.uoa.gr/NewSite/Links/GU.html
Accreditation Committee: http://www.mab.hu/english/index.html
An independent body responsible for the oversight of quality education in Hungary.
Website contains a list of accredited institutions and information about accreditation
in Hungary
Accredited Institutions of Higher Education: http://www.mab.hu/english/doc/accrinstABC.doc
Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbright.hu/
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Hungary
Hungarian ENIC: http://www.om.hu/main.php?folderID=184&articleID=2025&ctag=articlelist&iid=1
Provides information on the recognition of foreign credentials
Ministry of Education: http://www.om.hu/
National Council for Distance Education: http://www.fsz.bme.hu/lnokt/ntt/ntt_eng.htm
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/hungarco.htm
Academic Recognition Information Center: http://www.hi.is/stjorn/kenn/
Centered at the University of Iceland
Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbright.is/
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Iceland
Institutions of Higher education: http://www.menntagatt.is/default.aspx?pageid=313
Ministry of Education and Culture: http://brunnur.stjr.is/interpro/mrn/mrn.nsf/pages/forsida
Office of International Education: http://www.ask.hi.is/id/1001068
Services for students who are leaving on exchanges as well as foreign students
wishing to study in Iceland
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/iceco.htm
Accreditation Committee: http://www.vsu.it/
Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbright.it/
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Italy
Information Center on Academic Mobility and Equivalence: http://www.cimea.it/index.jsp
Working within the NARIC network the center provides information and advice
for individuals and institutions and individuals on the compatibility of foreign
degrees
Institutions of Higher Education: http://www.centrorisorse.org/estia/univcoll.html
Interuniversity Consortium for Development Cooperation: http://www.conics.it
Non profit organization working in the field of international cooperation in
higher education
Italian Rectors Conference: http://www.crui.it
Ministry of Public Education: http://www.istruzione.it/
Ministry for Universities and Scientific and Technological Research:
http://www.murst.it/
National University Evaluation Committee: http://www.murst.it/valutazionecomitato/default.htm
Rui Foundation: http://www.fondazionerui.it/home.en.html
Rome-based philanthropic foundation that conducts research on and provides services
in higher education
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof1/italco.htm
UNIverso: http://universo.murst.it/
The official information site on higher education jointly maintained by the
Ministry of University and Scientific Research and the Ministry of Education
Conference of Heads of Irish Universities: http://www.chiu.ie/
Represents the heads of seven Irish universities. It aims to promote the development
of university education and research by formulating and pursuing collective
policies and programs
Conference of University Rectors in Ireland: http://www.cri.ie/
Aims to encourage and facilitate greater co-operation among the universities
on a North/South basis
Department of Education and science: http://www.irlgov.ie/educ/
Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbright.ie/
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Ireland
Further Education Training and Awards Council: http://www.fetac.ie/
Evaluates, monitors and validates educational awards and programs
Higher Education Authority: http://www.hea.ie
The Higher Education Authority is the planning and development body for higher
education in Ireland
Higher Education and Training Awards Council: http://www.hetac.ie/index_flash.cfm
The qualifications awarding body for third-level educational and training institutions
outside the university sector – succeeds the National Council for Educational
Awards
Higher Education Statistics: http://www.hea.ie/
International Education board: http://www.educationireland.ie
Information for people interested in studying in Ireland or Irish students looking
to study abroad
National Council for Curriculum and Assessment: http://www.ncca.ie/j/index.htm
The NCCA is devoted to improving the quality of education through continuous
review of curriculum and assessment provision
National Council for Vocational Awards: http://www.ncva.ie/
Vocational awards body
National Qualifications Authority of Ireland: http://www.nqai.ie
Responsible for the building and maintenance of the qualifications framework
in further and higher education. Works closely with the two further education
awards bodies on their validation, award making and quality assurance processes
Non-university institutions of Higher education: http://www.hetac.ie/institutions.cfm?i=Institutions
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/irco.htm
University Listings: http://www.chiu.ie/universities.html
Academic Program Agency: http://www.apa.lv/
Academic Information Center ENIC/NARIC Office: http://www.aic.lv/ENIC/en/enic/default.htm
Latvia in Bologna process; accreditation regulations for institutions of higher
education; grading scales; laws
Council of Higher Education: http://www.aip.lv/eng_info.htm
Independent body that develops national strategies in higher education policy
Higher Education in Latvia: http://www.aic.lv/HE_2002/start.htm
Overview of system of education, institution and program listings, statistics…
Higher Education Quality Evaluation Center: http://www.aiknc.lv/en/index.php#
Listings of accredited institutions and degree programs, listing of licensed
non-accredited institutions and programs as well as lists of recently accredited
programs and institutions
Latvian Rectors' Conference: http://www.aic.lv/rp/Eng/default.htm
Listing of Institutions of Higher Education: http://www.aiknc.lv/en/list.php
Ministry of Education: http://www.izm.lv/
Recognition of Foreign Credentials: http://www.aic.lv/rec/
Information regarding the recognition of Latvian and foreign credentials for
international education professionals
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/latviaco.htm
Ministry of Education: http://www.firstlink.li/
University of Applied Sciences: http://engl.fhl.li/
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/liechco.htm
Academic and Research Network: http://www.litnet.lt/
Association of academic research and other nonprofit organizations, many projects
involve computing and education
ENIC/NARIC: http://www.skvc.lt/enic-naric/default.asp?lang=eng
For information on international academic document recognition, educational
system overview, institutions of higher education…
Higher Education and Science of Lithuania: http://www.mokslas.lt/
Legal acts, educational system, research and development, statistics, international
cooperation, institution listings…
Institutions of Higher Education (state recognized): http://www.skvc.lt/enic-naric/hedsys.asp?res=full_hei
Lithuanian Academy of Sciences: http://neris.mii.lt/LMA/english/mokslo_.html
Lithuanian Center for Quality Assessment in Higher Education:
http://www.skvc.lt
Provides information about quality assessment in Lithuania and information on
evaluating Lithuanian credentials. Includes a link to Lithuanian ENIC/NARIC
Ministry of Education: http://www.smm.lt/
System overview, legislation, recent reforms, history, statistics
National resource Center for Vocational Guidance: http://www.nrcg.lt/en/
The main purpose of this Center is the production and dissemination of guidance
material as well as supporting European mobility. Site has information on studying
in Lithuania including document recognition, study programs etc.
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/lithuaco.htm
Center for Documentation and Information on Higher Education:
http://www.cedies.public.lu/LE_CEDIES/
The center will have its own site as of Sept. 1, 2003 – this address will
work as a redirect
Center for Innovations in Research, Education and Technology:
http://www.script.lu/home_wahl.phtml
Education Portal: http://s1.myschool.education.lu/home
Links to all you need to know about education in Luxembourg
Fulbright Commission: http://www.kbr.be/fulbright/frmlink.htm
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Luxembourg
Ministry of Training, Education and Sports: http://www.men.lu/
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/luxco.htm
Association of University Heads: http://www.ukim.edu.mk
FYROM ENIC: http://www.skvc.lt/old/Fyr/Enic.htm
Provides information on the recognition of foreign credentials
Institutions of Higher Education: http://directory.macedonia.org/education/
Ministry of Education: http://www.mofk.gov.mk/
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/macenco.htm
Examination Department: http://www.exams.gov.mt/
Institutions of Higher Education: http://www.education.gov.mt/edu/schools.htm
Ministry of Education: http://www.education.gov.mt/start.htm
NARIC Malta: http://www.education.gov.mt/edu/NARIC.htm
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/maltco.htm
Institutions of Education: http://www.education.gouv.mc/Educ/EducMc.nsf/Fram2Fr?OpenFrameSet
Ministry of Education: http://www.education.gouv.mc/
Association of Universities of Professional Education: http://www.hbo-raad.nl
The association is responsible for the development and implementation of quality
assessment in higher professional education...
Association of Universities in the Netherlands: http://www.vsnu.nl
Representing the interests of 14 Dutch universities through consultation, multilateral
negotiations with minister of education and science, external quality assessment
and management development
Center for Higher Education Policy Studies (University of Twente):
http://www.utwente.nl/cheps/
Seeks to increase understanding of institutional, national and international
issues in higher education
Dutch Expertise Consortium for International Education: http://www.decidenet.nl/
Education Portal: http://www.nl-menu.nl/nlmenu.en/fset/onderwijs.html
Links to many, many sites
Fulbright Commission: http://www.nacee.nl/
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and the Netherlands
Inspectorate of Higher Education: http://www.owinsp.nl/
According to legislation, the inspectorate’s main functions are to be
acquainted with the state of education, report to Minister of Education and
Science, control fulfillment of legislation
Netherlands Accrediting Organization: http://www.nvao.net
Independent body set up by the Dutch Government to accredit existing and new
degree courses in higher education. The Website is a work in progress that hopes
to be ready by May 2003
Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education
and Research: http://www.nuffic.nl/gateway/index.html
This body is responsible for the recognition of foreign credentials, marketing
Dutch education and international cooperation
Ministry of Education: http://www.minocw.nl/
University Listings: http://www.nuffic.net/common.asp?id=607&instantie=0
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/netherco.htm
Center for International University Cooperation: http://www.siu.no/nufu
Promotes the participation of Norwegian educational and research institutions
in international cooperation
Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbright.no/
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Norway
Institutions of Higher Education: http://www.nokut.no/sw410.asp
Ministry of Education and Research: http://odin.dep.no/ufd/engelsk/index-b-n-a.html
Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in education: http://www.nokut.no/sw336.asp
Set into operation January 1, 2003, this independent body provides quality assurance
of institutions and course provisions. Also serves as the ENIC/NARIC center
in Norway and so is responsible for the recognition of foreign credentials and
institutions
Norwegian Association for Distance Education: http://www.nade-nff.no/nade-nff/nadeindx.html
Norwegian Council for Higher education: http://www.uhr.no/
Founded in 2000 as a merger of the Norwegian Council of State Colleges and the
Norwegian Council of Universities, the body develops educational strategies
and promotes links in international education
Norwegian Council of Universities: http://www.uib.no/siu/ur/ur-eng.htm
Develops strategies and coordination in higher education and research and acts
as a common instrument for member institutions on the international scene
National Council for Vocational Training: http://www.vox.no/
Established by the Norwegian government for the implementation of its newly
launched Competence Reform, a national plan which targets adults both within
and outside working life
Norwegian Institute for Studies in Research and Higher Education:
http://www.nifu.no/infoeng.html
Research and development statistics and publications on issues in Norwegian
higher education
Study Norway: http://www.study-norway.net/
Provides information for those wishing to study in Norway, especially within
the EU frameworks of SOCRATES/ERASMUS
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/norco.htm
Bureau for Academic Recognition and International exchange:
http://www.buwiwm.edu.pl
The Polish ENIC/NARIC houses information about the system and structure of education
in Poland, institution listings and information for potential students
Conference of Rectors of academic Schools in Poland: http://www.krasp.org.pl/ang/home.html
Association of
higher education institutions that award doctor’s degrees or its equivalent
Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbright.edu.pl/
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Poland
Ministry of National Education and Sport: http://www.men.waw.pl/
Polish ENIC: http://www.skvc.lt/old/PL/Enicpl.htm
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/norco.htm
University Accreditation Commission: http://main.amu.edu.pl/~ects/uka/uka.html
Created in 1998 to align standards of educational quality at universities to
those of the European Union
Universities and other higher education institutions – Database:
http://www.sggw.waw.pl/plus/
Coordinating Council for Polytechnic Institutions: http://www.ccisp.pt
Includes a useful section for foreign students
Education Portal: http://www.educare.pt/
ENIC/NARIC: http://www.desup.min-edu.pt/naric_index_en.htm
Deals with the recognition and evaluation of foreign academic credentials
Fulbright Commission: http://www.ccla.pt/
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Portugal
Institutions of Higher Education: http://www.dapp.min-edu.pt/geral/apt_sup.html
Ministry of Education: http://www.min-edu.pt/
Ministry of Higher Education: http://www.desup.min-edu.pt
National Council for Education: http://www.cnedu.pt
Works with the Ministry of Education as a consultative body on education policy
National Council for Higher Education Evaluation: http://168.144.195.227/cnaves1/
Responsible for the harmony, cohesion and credibility of national QA. Guidelines
for self-assessment, organization of review teams for external assessment. Forecast
reports and recommendations for the rationalization and improvement of the higher
education system
Portuguese National Conference of Rectors: http://www.crup.pt
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/porco.htm
Education Links: http://www.aboutromania.com/education.html
Fulbright Commission: http://www.usembassy.ro/studyus.htm
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Romania
Institutions of Higher Education: http://www.radur.demon.co.uk/RO_highedumap.html
Ministry of Education: http://www.edu.ro/
National Council of Rectors: http://www.unitbv.ro
National Recognition of Diploma Equivalents: http://www.edu.ro/cnred.htm
National Council for Academic Assessment and Accreditation:
http://www.cneaa.ro/english.htm
Romanian ENIC: http://www.skvc.lt/old/Ro/Enicro.htm
Provides information on the recognition of foreign credentials
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/romco.htm
Education Structure, Montenegro: http://www.montenegro.yu/english/podaci/science.htm
Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Education: http://www.smip.sv.gov.yu/Culture_Education.htm
Deals with the recognition of foreign credentials
System of Education (Former Yugoslavia): http://www.ceebd.co.uk/ceeed/un/yu/yugoco.htm
Serbia Ministry of Education: http://www.see-educoop.net/members/data/140.htm
Contact information only
School Listings (Former Yugoslavia): http://www.worldwide.edu/ci/yugoslavia/flschools_adult.html
Accreditation Commission: http://www.akredkom.sk/
Accredits study programs, issues instructions to specific study programs, approves
and issues recommendations to universities.
Association of Carpathian Region Universities, Slovak Republic:
http://acru.tuke.sk/
Association of the Universities of Kosice: http://www.tuke.sk/auk/auk.html
Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbright.sk/
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Slovakia
Higher Education Council – ENIC/NARIC: http://www.uips.sk
Ministry of Education: http://www.education.gov.sk/
Slovak ENIC-NARIC: http://www.uips.sk/enic/sk/Enicsk.htm
Provides information on the recognition of foreign credentials
Slovak Academic Association for International Cooperation:
http://www.saaic.sk/saaic/
Slovak Academic Information Agency: http://www.saia.sk
Founded in 1990 to foster new relationships in international cooperation. Provides
lots of information on Slovak international agreements and academic programs
Slovak Rectors' Conference: http://www.crue.org/eurec/associate/slo.htm
A good source of information on Slovak educational cooperation in Europe
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/slovakco.htm
Association of Rectors of Slovenia: http://www.uni-mb.si
ENIC: http://www.skvc.lt/old/Slo/Enicslo.htm
Provides information on the recognition of foreign credentials
Institutions of Higher Education: http://www.mszs.si/eng/ministry/publications/development/pogl_09.asp
International Exchange: http://www.uni-lj.si/UoL/Office/Default.asp
Through the university of Ljubljana
Ministry of Education: http://www.mszs.si/eng/
Educational system overview, facts and figures, institutions, international
cooperation, publications, reforms…
National Examinations Center: http://www.ric.si/
Quality Assessment Commission: http://www.ceenetwork.hu/r_slovenia.html
Provides an overview of the commission’s work and legal background
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof1/slnco.htm
Centro de Estudios Municipales y de Cooperacion Internacional:
http://www.cemci.org/
Conference of Rectors of Spanish Universities: http://www.crue.org
Consejo de Universidades: http://www.mec.es/consejou
News, statistics, documentation and accreditation, and European integration
Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbright.es/
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Spain
Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports: http://www.mec.es/
Spanish only, a wealth of information
Quality Assessment Center, Catalonia: http://www.agenqua.org/
Main purpose is to become an effective tool in order to impulse quality policies
and continuing evaluation activities in the universities. Gathers/distributes
information between the principle agents involved in the development in HE
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/spainco.htm
University Listings: http://www.crue.org/
Click on “Universidades” on the left sidebar
Association of Swedish Higher Education: http://www.suhf.org
All 39 universities and university colleges in Sweden are members (15 universities,
17 university colleges and 7 university colleges of art). The Association aims
at safeguarding the external interests of the institutions and at strengthening
their internal co-operation
Conference of Swedish University Rectors: http://www.uu.se
Fulbright Commission: http://www.usemb.se/Fulbright/
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and Sweden
Institutions of Higher Education: http://wwweng.hsv.se/en/CollectionServlet?page_id=19&select_tree=34&view=0
Institute of International Education: http://www.interped.su.se/
Ministry of Education and Science: http://utbildning.regeringen.se/
National Agency for Higher Education: http://www.hsv.se
Support and follow-up of quality assurance systems in higher education institutions.
National evaluations. Accreditation of degree-level courses at university colleges
and of private initiatives of higher education courses
Study in Sweden: http://www.sweden.se/templates/SISFrontPage____4908.asp
Information for anyone interested in studying in Sweden. The Website includes
institution listings, course listings, information on living in Sweden among
other resources
Swedish Association for Distance Education: http://www.sverd.org/eng.htm
Formed in 1984, the association is Sweden’s distance learning representative
in international networks
Swedish Institute: http://www.si.se
One of the main tasks of the Swedish Institute is to provide information about
Sweden in other countries. The institute accordingly publishes a rich variety
of information material in many languages about Swedish culture and society
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/swedco.htm
Center of Accreditation and Quality Assurance: http://www.oaq.ch/pub/en/01_00_00_home.php
Accredits both public and private institutions and programs in Switzerland
Federal Office for Education and science: http://www.admin.ch/bbw/
Institutions of Higher Education: http://www.bbw.admin.ch/html/pages/services/links-e.html#5
Rectors' Conference of the Swiss Universities: http://www.crus.ch
Swiss Education and Research Network: http://www.switch.ch/
Swiss Conference of Cantonal Ministers of Education: http://www.edk.ch/Start/mainStart_e.html
Promotes cooperation between the cantons, a common policy for education and
culture and the on-going exchange of information and experience
Swiss University Conference: http://shkwww.unibe.ch/En/UeberUns_KurzInfo_engl.html
Awards grants, recognizes academic bodies and courses, issues directives on
evaluations of teaching and research, and issues recommendation on inter-university
cooperation
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/switzeco.htm
Association of University Teachers: http://www.aut.org.uk
The AUT is the trade union and professional association for UK higher education
professionals
British Council: http://www.britishcouncil.org
British Council connects people worldwide with learning opportunities and creative
ideas from the UK and builds lasting relationships between the UK and other
countries
Centre for Higher Education Research and Information (Open University):
http://www.open.ac.uk/cheri/
Informs on higher education policy by providing research, intelligence and analysis
to policy makers at institutional, national and international levels. It also
contributes to the international field of higher education policy research and
disseminates information about higher education developments to the wider academic
community
Education UK: http://www.educationuk.org
British Council offering that includes a searchable database of UK institutions
Committee of Vice-chancellors and Principals of the Universities of
the United Kingdom: http://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/
Council for Industry and Higher Education: http://www.cihe-uk.com/mission.htm
Developing links between business and academia
Department for Education and Skills: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/index.htm
Educational Counseling and Credit Transfer Information Service:
http://www.ecctis.co.uk
ECCTIS provides
two core contracts: the management of the Course Discover database and the U.K.-NARIC
service
Fulbright Commission: http://www.fulbright.co.uk/
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and the U.K.
Higher Education Funding Council for England: http://www.hefce.ac.uk/
Higher Education Information Gateway: http://www.niss.ac.uk/
Higher Education Statistics Authority: http://www.hesa.ac.uk/
Includes listings of higher education institutions, government educational data
and statistics
i-uk: http://www.i-uk.com
Offers students a ‘one-stop shop’ to find out everything they need
to know about living and studying in the UK. Includes links to British Council
sites, tourism and visa sites and an area dedicated to life and culture
Institutions of Higher Education, Listings: http://www.niss.ac.uk/sites/he-cis.html
Ministry of Education and Skills: http://www.dfee.gov.uk/
National Academic Recognition Information Center: http://www.naric.org.uk
Gives advice on the comparability of foreign academic credentials with those
from the U.K. and promotes British education abroad
Northern Ireland Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment:
http://www.ccea.org.uk/
Northern Ireland Department of Education: http://www.deni.gov.uk/
Department for Employment and Learning: http://www.delni.gov.uk/
Responsible for third level education, training and a range of employment measures,
all aimed at giving people the skills, knowledge and opportunities to work
Office for Standards in Education: http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/
Open University Validation Services: http://www.open.ac.uk/validate/validation.html
Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales:
http://www.accac.org.uk/
Quality Assurance Agency for HE: http://www.qaa.ac.uk/
Sets the standards of higher education qualifications and encourages continuous
improvement in the management of the quality of higher education
Society for Research into Higher Education: http://www.srhe.ac.uk
An independent society which aims to improve the quality of higher education
through the encouragement of debate and publication on issues of policy, on
the organization and management of higher education institutions and on curriculum,
teaching and learning methods
System of Education: http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/ukco.htm
UCAS: Universities and Colleges Admissions Service for the UK:
http://www.ucas.com
Under ‘schools’ then ‘curriculum and qualifications’
contains detailed information about the recent changes to the UK education system,
and an evaluation in UK terms of education in approximately 100 other countries
UKCOSA: Council for International Education: http://www.ukcosa.org.uk
An independent, not-for-profit organization committed to promoting educational
mobility and providing support to international students and the professionals
who work with them
UK Universities, Click-able Map: http://www.scit.wlv.ac.uk/ukinfo/uk.map.html
Courtesy of the University of Wolverhampton – great tool
University Listings: http://www.lse.u-net.com
A Web site that provides email links and other information for 166 universities
and further education colleges in the United Kingdom
Universities of Scotland: http://www.universities-scotland.ac.uk/
Universities Scotland is the autonomous voice of the higher education sector
in Scotland. Website includes sections on facts and figures, news, publications…
Universities UK: http://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/
Welsh Department of Education: http://www.learning.wales.gov.uk/
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