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Federal Chamber 56K1636 International agreement Under consideration

Approval of global convention on the recognition of higher education qualifications

Official title: Wetsontwerp houdende instemming met het Mondiaal verdrag over de erkenning van diploma's betreffende het hoger onderwijs, aangenomen te Parijs op 25 november 2019.

Status: Parliament is still discussing this proposal, for example in a committee or while waiting for advice. (parliament: ‘Pending in the Chamber’)

In plain language

  • Belgium approves a global UNESCO convention establishing common, fair rules to recognize higher education qualifications across borders.
  • This affects students, researchers, graduates moving abroad, and higher education institutions.
  • If you studied abroad, you can have your degree or completed course credits evaluated more smoothly and transparently to continue your studies or find a job.

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