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Washington Accord
An international agreement among bodies responsible for accrediting engineering degree programmes, recognising the substantial equivalence of such programmes to the IEA Graduate Attributes for entry to the practice of engineering. In the UK this i...
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Determining Washington Accord Recognition
Search for your degree in the database using your exact degree title and/or university name. When you have found your degree first check that the year you started your degree falls within the accreditation period stated. If you were given exemptio...
Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > International Activity > Recognition outside the UK for Engineers from the UK or with UK qualifications > Is my UK degree recognised under the Washington or Sydney Accord?
Is my degree recognised under the Washington or Sydney Accord?
Degree programmes from UK universities that are accredited for the Engineering Council can be recognised under the Washington or Sydney Accord. To find out if your degree programme is accredited look it up on our Accredited Course Database.
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Recognition under the Sydney and Washington Accords
The Sydney and Washington Accords apply to accreditation within the jurisdiction of the signatory. In the case of the Engineering Council this means universities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. If you studied in the jurisdiction...
Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > International Activity > Recognition outside the UK for Engineers from the UK or with UK qualifications > Is my Bachelors with Honours degree recognised under the Washington Accord?
Is my Bachelors with Honours degree recognised under the Washington Accord?
The Dublin, Sydney and Washington Accords apply to accreditation within the jurisdiction of the signatory. In the case of the Engineering Council this means universities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. If you studied in the juris...
Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > International Activity > Recognition outside the UK for Engineers from the UK or with UK qualifications > I can’t find my UK degree on your Accredited Course Database? Is it recognised under the Washington or Sydney Accord?
I can’t find my UK degree on your Accredited Course Database? Is it recognised under the Washington or Sydney Accord?
No. If your degree was awarded by a UK university and it is not listed on our Accredited Course Database it is not recognised under the Washington or Sydney Accord.
Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > International Activity > Recognition outside the UK for Engineers from the UK or with UK qualifications > I completed the Engineering Council examinations. Are these recognised under the Washington or Sydney Accord?
I completed the Engineering Council examinations. Are these recognised under the Washington or Sydney Accord?
No. The Washington and Sydney Accords recognise the substantial equivalence of accredited engineering or engineering technology education programmes. Since the Engineering Council examinations are not programmes themselves, they are not accredited...
Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > International Activity > Recognition and registration in the UK for Engineers from outside the UK or with non-UK qualifications > I have a degree accredited by a Washington Accord signatory. Does this meet the requirements for registration in the UK?
I have a degree accredited by a Washington Accord signatory. Does this meet the requirements for registration in the UK?
The Engineering Council UK treats graduates of programmes accredited by Washington Accord signatories in the same way, requiring no further formal education to meet the educational requirements for entry to the profession and for registration.
Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > International Activity > Recognition outside the UK for Engineers from the UK or with UK qualifications > I’ve found my degree on the Engineering Council's Accredited Course Database. How do I tell whether it is recognised under the Washington Accord or the Sydney Accord?
I’ve found my degree on the Engineering Council's Accredited Course Database. How do I tell whether it is recognised under the Washington Accord or the Sydney Accord?
The Dublin, Sydney and Washington Accords apply to accreditation within the jurisdiction of the signatory. In the case of the Engineering Council this means universities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. If you studied in the juris...
Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > International Activity > Recognition outside the UK for Engineers from the UK or with UK qualifications > I graduated before the Washington Accord was signed in 1989. Is my degree recognised under the Accord?
I graduated before the Washington Accord was signed in 1989. Is my degree recognised under the Accord?
Degrees that pre-date the Accord are not automatically recognised. However, Accord signatories may, at their own discretion, give exemption from some of their requirements to a holder of a UK degree accredited before 1989.
Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > International Activity > Recognition outside the UK for Engineers from the UK or with UK qualifications > I have a non-UK degree that has the EUR-ACE® Label. Is this recognised under the Washington Accord?
I have a non-UK degree that has the EUR-ACE® Label. Is this recognised under the Washington Accord?
No, EUR-ACE® labelled programmes are not recognised under the Accords unless they are also accredited by/for an Accord signatory such as the Engineering Council or Engineers Ireland. However, Accord signatories may, at their own discretion, recog...
Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > International Activity > Recognition and registration in the UK for Engineers from outside the UK or with non-UK qualifications > I have a non-UK degree that has the EUR-ACE® Label. Is this recognised under the Washington Accord?
I have a non-UK degree that has the EUR-ACE® Label. Is this recognised under the Washington Accord?
No, EUR-ACE® labelled programmes are not recognised under the Accords unless they are also accredited by/for an Accord signatory such as the Engineering Council or Engineers Ireland. However, Accord signatories may, at their own discretion, recogn...
Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > International Activity > Recognition outside the UK for Engineers from the UK or with UK qualifications > I have a non-UK degree that is on the European Engineering Education Database (EEED, previously the FEANI INDEX). Is this recognised under the Washington Accord?
I have a non-UK degree that is on the European Engineering Education Database (EEED, previously the FEANI INDEX). Is this recognised under the Washington Accord?
No, programmes on the European Engineering Education Database (EEED, previously the FEANI INDEX) are not recognised under the Accords unless they are accredited by one of the Accord signatories that is also a member of FEANI (currently Engineering...
Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > International Activity > Recognition and registration in the UK for Engineers from outside the UK or with non-UK qualifications > I have a non-UK degree that is on the European Engineering Education Database (EEED, previously the FEANI INDEX). Is this recognised under the Washington Accord?
I have a non-UK degree that is on the European Engineering Education Database (EEED, previously the FEANI INDEX). Is this recognised under the Washington Accord?
No, programmes on the European Engineering Education Database (EEED, previously the FEANI INDEX) are not recognised under the Accords unless they are accredited by one of the Accord signatories that is also a member of FEANI (currently Engineering...
Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > International Activity > Recognition outside the UK for Engineers from the UK or with UK qualifications > My degree is listed in the Engineering Council's Accredited Course Database and is from a university outside the UK. Is this recognised by one of the Accords?
My degree is listed in the Engineering Council's Accredited Course Database and is from a university outside the UK. Is this recognised by one of the Accords?
No. The Dublin, Sydney and Washington Accords apply to accreditation within the jurisdiction of the signatory. In the case of the Engineering Council this means universities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. If you studied in the j...
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International Engineering Alliance (IEA)
Partnership of international organisations and responsible for the governance of the international accords such as the Dublin, Sydney and Washington Accords
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Professional registration of engineers with qualifications from outside the UK
The Engineering Council recognises Dublin Accord, Sydney Accord and Washington Accord* qualifications as providing knowledge and understanding that underpins the competence requirements for registration as Engineering Technician, Incorporated Engi...
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International recognition
Recognition under the International Engineering Alliance (IEA) Washington, Sydney and Dublin Accords apply to degrees and technician qualifications recognised by a signatory within its jurisdiction. In the case of the Engineering Council this mea...
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International recognition of engineers with accredited UK qualifications
An increasing number of countries are signatories to the Dublin, Sydney and Washington Accords. These agreements apply to programmes accredited or approved within a signatory’s national and territorial boundaries. The international accords enable...
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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > Academic Qualifications > How do I find out if my academic course is accredited?
How do I find out if my academic course is accredited?
UK courses accredited for Engineering Council registration are listed on the Engineering Council accredited courses database. Some overseas courses are also listed on our database. If your course is not listed on our database you might find it in...
Home > International Activity > International Recognition outside Europe > International Register of Professional Engineers (IntPE) > Who can apply for IntPE(UK) registration?
Who can apply for IntPE(UK) registration?
The IntPE(UK) qualification is open to Chartered Engineers who are registered with the Engineering Council and who meet the following requirements: an accredited degree recognised under the Washington Accord, or equivalent academic qualification*...
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Home > Glossary & FAQs > Frequently Asked Questions > International Activity > Recognition outside the UK for Engineers from the UK or with UK qualifications > What is further learning and why is it relevant?
What is further learning and why is it relevant?
If you have studied a programme that is accredited as partially meeting the academic requirements for a particular level of registration then further learning is required to demonstrate your learning and understanding to the specified higher level...