Other Regional Convention
UNESCO prepares and adopts conventions and recommendations at international and regional levels in the field of higher education. At the regional level, six conventions on the recognition of higher education qualifications have been adopted. Revised Regional Convention (2014)The revised Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees and Other Academic Qualifications in Higher Education […]
Global Convention
In November 2019, the Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education was adopted by UNESCO’s General Conference, making it the first legally binding United Nations treaty on higher education. What is the Global Convention? The Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education is a binding agreement. It joins the ranks of […]
Regional Committee and Activities
One of the flagship higher education activities for UNESCO in this region is the implementation of the Asia-Pacific Regional Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications in Higher Education (Tokyo Convention, 2011), which came into force on 1 February 2018 following the ratification by five Member States – Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, and Republic of […]
Tokyo Convention
Overview The Asia-Pacific Regional Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications in Higher Education (Tokyo Convention) is an international agreement among State Parties to ensure that students and academics are treated fairly concerning their higher education qualification. To promote and facilitate the implementation of this Convention, two mechanisms are established : The Convention includes articles to help […]
