The standard of education in Flanders today is one of the highest in Europe and it steadily continues to improve. In recent years there have been rapid developments and structural changes in higher education. Universities and university colleges are grouped in associations. As from 2004-2005 they operate within the so-called European Higher Education Area formed by the Bologna process which has initiated a uniform European framework of studies, offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

The Belgian and Flemish higher education system is outlined in two presentations:

1. Higher education in Belgium
2. Higher education in Flanders

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For detailed information: please consult the specific webpages.

More information

Accreditation and the accreditation body for higher education programmes in Flanders and the Netherlands: http://www.nvao.nl

Recognition of foreign degrees (NARIC-Flanders): http://www.ond.vlaanderen.be/hogeronderwijs/NARIC/

Flemish Interuniversity Council (VLIR): http://www.vlir.be

Flemish Interuniversity Council, secretariat for University Cooperation for Development (VLIR-UOS): http://www.vliruos.be

Council of Flemish University Colleges (VLHORA): http://www.vlhora.be/pa_eng/vlhora-e.asp