The NARIC Network (National Academic Recognition Information Centres)

The NARIC network is an initiative of the European Commission and was created in 1984. The network aims at improving academic recognition of diplomas and periods of study in the Member States of the European Union (EU) countries, the European Economic Area (EEA) countries and Turkey. The network is part of the Community's Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP), which stimulates the mobility of students and staff between higher education institutions in these countries.

All member countries have designated national centres, the purpose of which is to assist in promoting the mobility of students, teachers and researchers by providing authoritative advice and information concerning the academic recognition of diplomas and periods of study undertaken in other States. The main users of this service are higher education institutions, students and their advisers, parents, teachers and prospective employers.

The NARICs were designated by the Ministries of Education in the respective countries, but the status and the scope of work of individual NARICs may differ. In the majority of States, institutions of higher education are autonomous, taking their own decisions on the admission of foreign students and the exemption of parts of courses of study programmes that students may be granted on the basis of education undertaken abroad. As a result, most NARICs do not take a decision, but offer on request information and advice on foreign education systems and qualifications.

About the enic-naric.net website

This site, a joint initiative of the European Commission, the Council of Europe and UNESCO/CEPES, has been created primarily as a tool to assist the ENIC-NARIC Networks in carrying out the tasks they have been mandated to accomplish within their own jurisdiction, by directing them to up-to-date information supplied and maintained by the competent bodies in each member country and by each member organization.

It is also its express purpose to help other interested organizations and individuals easily find information on current issues in international academic and professional mobility, and on procedures for the recognition of foreign qualifications.

1. Albania

2. Andorra

3. Armenia

4. Australia

5. Austria

6. Azerbaijan

7. Belarus

8. Belgium

9. Bosnia and Herzegovina

10. Bulgaria

11. Canada

12. Croatia

13. Cyprus

14. Czech Republic

15. Denmark

16. Estonia

17. Finland

18. France

19. Georgia

20. Germany

21. Greece

22. Holy See

23. Hungary

24. Iceland

25. Ireland

26. Israel

27. Italy

28. Kazakhstan

29. Latvia

30. Liechtenstein

31. Lithuania

32. Luxembourg

33. Malta

34. Moldova

35. Monaco

36. Montenegro

37. Netherlands

38. New Zealand

39. Norway

40. Poland

41. Portugal

42. Romania

43. Russian Federation

44. San Marino

45. Serbia

46. Slovak Republic

47. Slovenia

48. Spain

49. Sweden

50. Switzerland

51. "the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia"

52. Turkey

53. Ukraine

54. United Kingdom

55. USA

7.6. NAFSA http://www.nafsa.org/

NAFSA: Association of International Educators is a member organization promoting international education and providing professional development opportunities to the field. Hundreds of NAFSA members volunteer to serve the association and thousands advocate for international education.

Mission

NAFSA is an association of individuals worldwide advancing international education and exchange and global workforce development. NAFSA serves international educators and their institutions and organizations by establishing principles of good practice, providing training and professional development opportunities, providing networking opportunities, and advocating for international education.

Vision

NAFSA is the leading association in the field of international education and exchange.

Values

NAFSA’s members share a belief that international education advances learning and scholarship, builds understanding and respect among different peoples, and enhances constructive leadership in the global community. We believe that international education by its nature is fundamental to fostering peace, security, and well-being.

Strategic Plan

NAFSA's work is guided by a strategic plan, developed and refreshed annually by the board of directors. The plan announces the association’s vision, mission, and values, and guides the association in developing services, programs, and products to serve its members.

Goals for 2011-2013

1. Be a strong advocate for public policies that promote a better world through international education and exchange.

2. Support internationalization as an essential component of higher education.

3. Advance NAFSA's leadership position in key knowledge areas.

4. Achieve excellence in professional development and educational products, services and conferences for international educators.

5. Develop and recommend principles, guidelines and practices for international educators.

6. Ensure effective governance, leadership, communication, and coordination for the association.

7. Ensure a strong administrative and financial foundation to support NAFSA's strategic growth.

8. Strategically increase the membership and participant base of NAFSA.

NAFSA's leadership structure was redesigned throughout 2004 and 2005. Leadership groups now focus on one of the three areas listed below. NAFSA organizes its annual strategic plan around these strategic focus areas.