EUR-ACE label

The EUR-ACE label (European Accredited Engineer) is an accreditation awarded by the European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education (ENAEE) to engineering programs that meet specific quality standards within the framework of the European Higher Education Area.

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ENAEE (European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education) authorizes national bodies (for example, in France the Commission des titres d'ingénieur – CTI) to grant the certification, which must be renewed every five years.

ENAEE adapted the general framework of the European Higher Education Area, including the European Qualifications Framework (levels 6 and 7) and the Quality assurance approach.

In 2015, ENAEE published the second version of the EUR-ACE Framework Standards and Guidelines, defining the scientific knowledge, technical skills, and behavioral abilities expected from European engineering graduates. An update was made in 2018.

As of recent data, nearly  engineering programs have received the EUR-ACE label worldwide, including more than 400 in France. ENAEE authorizes accreditation and quality assurance agencies to award the label, which are then responsible for accrediting institutions. In France, the CTI grants the label to schools accredited for the full five-year term.

Graduates from EUR-ACE labeled programs are recognized as having qualifications and competencies aligned with European academic and professional standards. The label also serves as a benchmark to promote student mobility. It is recognized not only in European Union countries but also in nations such as Turkey, Switzerland, and Russia.

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