Ask the experts - TNE
In the latest edition of our ‘Ask the experts’ feature, our Research, Data and Insights team is answering another popular question that members ask us.
This month, UK ENIC’s Research Manager Emma Kirby provides the answer to this question:
In the case of TNE, do all awarding bodies need to be accredited?
Transnational education (TNE) refers to the many ways in which higher education crosses borders.
Key models of TNE include branch campuses, distance education, dual/double degrees, franchised provision, joint degrees, and validated provision.
Sometimes a TNE degree is conferred by multiple institutions, not all of which are nationally recognised.
Where this is the case, UK ENIC’s approach is to provide assessment so long as at least one awarding body is nationally recognised in-country. The 'awarding body' refers to the institution or authority that issues the final certificate.
We take this approach on the basis that any potential non-recognition in country X doesn’t negate the recognition in country Y.
Imagine, for example, a situation where a joint degree is issued by a university in country X and another university in country Y.
The qualification is nationally recognised in country X but not in country Y. In this scenario, the degree would be eligible for UK ENIC assessment on the basis of its recognition in country X alone.
We will share another popular question and answer next month but if you have any questions in the meantime, please get in touch with UK ENIC.