How do I know if my Washington Accord is accredited?
Is my degree accredited under an educational accord, for example the Washington Accord? You can check this for yourself using the qualification checker on the home page. Go the home page, select the country where you gained your qualification.
What is Washington Accord accreditation?
Originally signed in 1989, the Washington Accord, is a multi-lateral agreement between bodies responsible for accreditation or recognition of tertiary-level engineering qualifications within their jurisdictions who have chosen to work collectively to assist the mobility of professional engineers.
What is Washington Accord university?
The Washington Accord is an international accreditation agreement for undergraduate professional engineering academic degrees between the bodies responsible for accreditation in its signatory countries and regions.
Is Washington Accord same as abet?
Recognition Dates For example, ABET was a founding member of the Washington Accord in 1989. Graduates of U.S.-based ABET-accredited programs beginning in 1989 are covered by the Washington Accord.
Are Canadian engineering degrees recognized in the US?
Did you graduate from an engineering program based in Canada or the United States? No: Program not recognized by the ABET/Engineers Canada bilateral MRA.
Can I get a job in the US with a Canadian degree?
Yes, with the proper work authorization depending on the employment situation and status, Canadians can work in the USA. In order for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to work in the USA, you must first have a job offer from a USA employer who will sponsor you for a work visa.
Does America accept Canadian degrees?
Canadian degrees are usually recognized as the equivalent of American degrees by institutions in the United States and in Commonwealth countries.