... Academic recognition is an important aspect of students’ mobility. There are, however, no Community provisions which make the mutual recognition of qualifications compulsory because the Member States alone are responsible for the content and structure of their education systems.

For further information, you can contact the Network of National Academic Recognition Information Centres (NARIC). These centres exist in every Member State, and cooperate and exchange information that is useful to students studying abroad. They aim to provide information and advice on questions concerning academic recognition of diplomas and study periods undertaken in different EU countries...

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