Degree mobility and immigration

\ Country recognitions

As a fully accredited Higher Education Institution, Woolf degrees are by default globally recognized. The list below compiles country-specific information based on requests from Woolf graduates and students.

United States

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 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”.

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Canada

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 is part of the University of Toronto and is an authorized evaluation service for the Canadian government. CES reached the conclusion that a Woolf degree to be “from a recognized university” and CES accepted a Woolf master’s degree for purposes of immigration and citizenship.

International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) is one of five organizations designated by the Canadian government to perform Education Credential Assessments (ECAs) for immigration purposes.
IQAS helps people get recognition for the education and training they received outside of Canada.
IQAS issues certificates that compare educational credentials from other countries to educational standards in Canada.
IQAS has concluded that “[Woolf’s] Master of Business Administration degree generally compares to the completion of a Master of Business Administration degree” within Canada.

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The United Kingdom

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”.

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The United Arab Emirates

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 Foreign Affairs (MoFA) recognizes Woolf.

The UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) recognizes Woolf.

Australia

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”.

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France

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.).

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Italy

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”.

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Sweden

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”.

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Finland

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”.

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Norway

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

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”.

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Ireland

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”.

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Lithuania

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.

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Poland

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”.

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New Zealand

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”.

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South Africa

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.

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Nigeria

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).

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Albania

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

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

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

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

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

Belarus 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

North Macedonia

North Macedonia 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.

Portugal

Portugal 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

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

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

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

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.

Slovakia

Slovakia 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

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

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

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

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

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.

\ Frequently asked questions

What is “Education Credential Assessment” (ECA) or degree recognition?

A process where a neutral party evaluates whether a degree in one country is equivalent to a degree in another country.
There are two kinds of ECA: assessment for academic purposes and assessment for immigration purposes.

What is “Education Credential Assessment” (ECA) for Academic purposes?

ECA for academic purposes evaluates the academic benchmarks of a degree in comparison with those in another country. For example, a Woolf master's degree has been evaluated by ECE.org to be equivalent to a US master’s degree. ECE.org has been a member of NACES.org since 1987.

Foundation for International Services, a member of NACES.org since 1987, has evaluated Woolf. FIS deemed a master’s degree from Woolf to be equivalent to one “from a regionally accredited institution in the United States”.

ECA for academic purposes is used for further study such as those seeking to pursue a PhD.

ECA for academic purposes is used for employment, and demonstrates to employment in a target country that a degree earned in another country meets their standards.

Has Woolf been evaluated with “Education Credential Assessment” (ECA) for Academic purposes?

Woolf (MT) has been evaluated by ECE.org, a non-profit body and member of NACES.org since 1987. ECE is authorised in the United States and Canada for ECA.
The institutional status of Woolf has been evaluated to be “Equivalent to US Regional Academic Accreditation.”
Program and credit evaluations of a Woolf graduate degree conducted by ECE determined that a “student will have the United States equivalent of a master’s degree recognition.”
ECA for Academic purposes typically take 5-10 weeks to complete.

What is “Education Credential Assessment” (ECA) for Immigration Purposes?

In some countries the government’s civil service evaluates degrees directly for immigration purposes, in other countries the government relies on third-parties.
Canada relies on third-party evaluators to perform ECA for both immigration and academic purposes.
Immigration evaluation consists of Academic Evaluation plus additional reviews (including primary and secondary school information). The time for a review is longer: 5-7 weeks for academic evaluation, but 10-30 weeks for immigration evaluation.

Has Woolf been evaluated with “Education Credential Assessment” (ECA) for Immigration purposes?

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

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Will a Woolf degree add points to my visa application?

Yes, a Woolf degree should help with immigration. Countries vary in their specific policies, but degrees issued by Woolf are fully accredited degrees.

Is there a difference between accreditation for online and offline degrees?

No, online and offline degrees have the exact same accreditation in Europe, there is no difference.

Will my master’s degree qualify me for entering a PhD program?

Yes, virtually all PhD programs require a master’s degree, and the degree will be recognized as a fully accredited degree from Europe and meet this formal qualification.
Ultimately, each PhD program has its own criteria, and the specific PhD advisor will often play a decisive role in the admissions process.
When selecting a PhD program, it is important that there is alignment between the subject of the master’s degree and the subject of the PhD.

Is my degree accredited in country X that I want to study in?

Your degree is accredited in Europe. Almost all countries in the world will recognize European accreditation.
For example, in the United States, ECE.org determined that a Woolf master’s degree is fully accredited from an American perspective and fully equivalent to an American master’s degree. Canada also determined a Woolf master’s degree to be fully accredited.

What is ECTS? What is the meaning of the MS degree being ECTS backed?

ECTS is the most sophisticated and globally recognized accreditation system.
It is the universal form of accreditation for the European Higher Education Area (49 countries have now joined).
All countries recognized it because it was recognized by a large block of Universities and Countries.

Can I check the validity of this program and that of Woolf on a government portal?

Woolf files programs with European partners operating under the European Standards and Guidelines 2015. You can find the MS degree, for example, listed on the official website of the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), which is co-funded by the Erasmus+ Program of the European Union – linked here.
Learn more about Woolf accreditation at https://about.woolf.university/accreditation.

Is Woolf a university?

In Europe, Woolf is a Higher Education Institution and is not licensed as a “university,” which is a specially reserved term. As an accredited, fully licenced Higher Education Institution, Woolf is able to offer bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees with the same status as issued by a “university.” There is no difference in accreditation of the degree issued, and Canada recognizes Woolf as a “university.”
In the United States, Woolf University is incorporated and officially approved in the State of Wisconsin under Wis. Stats. § 440.52 (10)(a), with approval granted on August 15th, 2022 under the Educational Approval Program of the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, which is the body providing state licensure for universities.

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