Degree Mobility and International Recognition

The United States is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (“Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf. Also, Woolf degrees are recognized in the United States on an equivalency basis through an “Education Credential Assessment.” Degrees from Woolf have been evaluated by non-profit, independent evaluators, and they have been deemed equivalent to US Regional accreditation for academic purposes. For example, Foundation for International Services, a member of NACES.org since 1987, has evaluated Woolf’s Master in Business Administration. FIS deemed this degree to be equivalent to one “from a regionally accredited institution in the United States.”

The United Kingdom is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (“Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf. Also, Woolf degrees are recognized in The United Kingdom on an equivalency basis through an “Education Credential Assessment.”

Canada is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (“Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf. Also, Woolf degrees are recognized in Canada on an equivalency basis through an “Education Credential Assessment.”

Woolf (MT) has been evaluated by non-profit, independent evaluators for purposes of academic equivalence and for Canadian immigration and citizenship. Comparative Education Services, part of the University of Toronto and an authorized evaluation service for the Canadian government, concluded that a Woolf degree is “from a recognized university” and accepted a Woolf master’s degree for purposes of immigration and citizenship.

The United Arab Emirates is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf. Also, Woolf degrees are recognized in The United Arab Emirates on an equivalency basis through an “Education Credential Assessment”.

The UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) recognizes Woolf.
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Australia is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf. Also, Woolf degrees are recognized in Australia on an equivalency basis through an “Education Credential Assessment”.

France is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf. Also, Woolf degrees are recognized in France on an equivalency basis through an “Education Credential Assessment”. The ECA from France shows Woolf's MBA is equivalent to a Level 7 degree within the National Framework for Professional Qualifications. Level 7 corresponds to diplomas awarded five years after the baccalauréat (master, engineering diploma, Grande Ecole diploma, etc.).

Italy is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf. Also, Woolf degrees are recognized in Italy on an equivalency basis through an “Education Credential Assessment”.

Sweden is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf. Also, Woolf degrees are recognized in Sweden on an equivalency basis through an “Education Credential Assessment”.

Finland is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf. Also, Woolf degrees are recognized in Finland on an equivalency basis through an “Education Credential Assessment”.

Norway is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf. Also, Woolf degrees are recognized in Norway on an equivalency basis through an “Education Credential Assessment”.

Netherlands is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf. Also, Woolf degrees are recognized in Netherlands on an equivalency basis through an “Education Credential Assessment”

Ireland is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf. Also, Woolf degrees are recognized in Ireland on an equivalency basis through an “Education Credential Assessment”.

Lithuania is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf. Also, Woolf degrees are recognized in Lithuania on an equivalency basis through an “Education Credential Assessment”.

The ECA from Lithuania recognizes Woolf's Master of Arts in Philosophy as equivalent to a Level 7 of the Lithuanian qualification structure and gives the right to apply for third cycle (PhD) programs.

Poland is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf. Also, Woolf degrees are recognized in Poland on an equivalency basis through an “Education Credential Assessment”.

New Zealand is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf. Also, Woolf degrees are recognized in New Zealand on an equivalency basis through an “Education Credential Assessment”.The ECA from New Zealand shows Woolf's Master of Business
Administration as equivalent to a “Master's degree at Level 9”.

Woolf degrees are recognized in South Africa on an equivalency basis through an “Education Credential Assessment”. The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) is the oversight body of the NQF and the custodian of its values and quality character.

The role of SAQA, as stipulated in the NQF Act, is to advance the objectives of the NQF, oversee the further development and implementation of the NQF, and co-ordinate the Sub-Frameworks.

Woolf degrees are recognized in Nigeria on an equivalency basis through an “Education Credential Assessment”. The Electronic Transcript Exchange and Certificate Verification System for Nigeria has deemed Woolf's Master of Arts in Philosophy as equivalent to a Nigerian master's degree. This confirms that the program meets Nigerian academic standards for master’s level education.

As such, graduates are well-positioned for most jobs and further education opportunities in Nigeria (excluding licensed professions such as medicine and law).

Albania is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Andorra is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Armenia is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Austria is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Azerbaijan is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Belarus and Herzegovina is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Belgium is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Bosnia and Herzegovina is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Bulgaria is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Croatia is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Cyprus is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Czech Republic is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Denmark is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Estonia is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Georgia is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Germany is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Greece is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Holy See is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Hungary is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Iceland is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Israel is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Kazakhstan is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Kyrgyzstan is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Latvia is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Liechtenstein is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Luxembourg is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Malta is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Moldova is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Monaco is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Montenegro is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Portugual is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Romania is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Russian Federation is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

San Marino is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Serbia is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Sloavakia is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Slovenia is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Spain is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Switzerland is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Turkey is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.

Ukraine is a signatory of the “Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education” (”Lisbon Convention”) and is under treaty obligation to recognize degrees issued by Woolf.