Frequently Asked Questions
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I want to study in country X, how can I find out if my degree will be recognised?
For general information on the recognition of qualifications read our introduction on recognition. To find out if a qualification you have or intend to get is recognised, please contact the national information centre of your home country or the country where you would like to study or work. A full list of national information centres can be found on the ENIC-NARIC website.
Which countries can join the Bologna Process?
The criteria for membership have been defined in the 2003
Berlin Communiqué
as follows:
Countries party to the
European Cultural Convention shall be eligible for
membership of the European Higher Education Area provided that they at the same
time declare their willingness to pursue and implement the objectives of the
Bologna Process in their own systems of higher education.
Countries that do not meet those criteria and therefore are not eligible to join the Bologna Process still have the possibility to introduce Bologna-like reforms in their respective higher education system.
Who may attend Bologna Seminars?
Bologna Seminars are open to a wide range of participants involved in higher education and higher education policy-making (both in Europe and in other parts of the world). The ultimate decision on participation lies with the respective organisers of the seminars, who will have to take into account (among others) the capacities of the conference venue and the need for geographical balance.
Does the Bologna Secretariat offer financial support to students or organisers of Bologna-related events?
No. Unfortunately, the Bologna Secretariat is not in a position to offer financial support to students or to those wishing to organise a Bologna-related event.