The seminar will focus on the following topics:

• Recognition system and policies – academic vs professional recognition
• Lisbon Recognition Convention and other international legal instruments of recognition
• Bologna process and European Higher Education Area – diversity of higher education systems and harmonization
• Recognition tools in Europe – Qualifications Frameworks, ECTS, Diploma Supplement
• Recognition practices in Europe – criteria and procedure
• Professional recognition in the European Union, regulated professions and professional recognition
• ENIC and NARIC networks – tasks and activities
• National information centres, information provision and information sources
• Cooperation between National Information Centres and higher education institutions