6. Recognition

In promoting international mobility, irrespective of whether this involves exchange, transfer to another degree programme or meeting labour market needs, it is important that countries recognise each other’s diplomas. The recognition of qualifications obtained abroad is an important aim within the European Higher Education Area. The EHEA can only function as an open education area if qualifications obtained are assessed and recognised in a transparent and reliable manner. How does this process work? What is the current status? Once again, this all began with a convention: The Lisbon Recognition Convention.