Program Recognition

Education, Vetted and Verified

Credibility That’s Understood Globally

Whether you’re choosing a program or leading one, recognition matters. WES Program Recognition validates education and elevates institutions.

Official Program Recognition from World Education Services (WES) affirms program quality, enhances an institution’s reputation, and translates graduates’ achievements into globally recognized credibility.

Clarity. Opportunity. Mobility.

Wherever students take their education – additional study, professional licensing, or career pathways – WES Program Recognition affirms that their degree is trusted and respected.

Eliminate Doubt

Clear standards mean your education is valued wherever your goals take you.

Gain Credibility

Schools, employers, and licensing boards can evaluate programs with confidence.

Go Global

WES Program Recognition supports freedom to study, work, and thrive internationally.

Programs Leading with Credibility

Over 60 programs have met the criteria for WES Program Recognition.

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For Schools and Administrators: Build Reputation Through Recognition

Learn how WES Program Recognition helps schools like yours boost visibility, credibility, and confidence –with the aim of transforming local authorization into global recognition.

Explore Benefits for Institutions

50 Years of Impact

For half a century, World Education Services has supported global academic and professional mobility by providing trusted credential evaluations. Our reports are accepted by over 2,500 institutions throughout the United States and Canada. By setting the benchmark for credibility, WES assessments are respected and sought after around the world.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is WES Program Recognition?

WES Program Recognition confirms that an academic program has been formally evaluated by World Education Services. WES assesses programs based on official recognition status granted by the national educational authorities in the country where they are offered.

Only institutions authorized by relevant quality assurance or accrediting bodies are recognized by WES. WES recognized programs are comparable to those offered by regionally accredited institutions in the United States and recognized institutions in Canada.

How do I know if a program is recognized?

Currently, only programs listed on our Recognized Programs page have met WES Program Recognition criteria.

What if a program isn’t recognized?

Apply to WES for an individual credential evaluation. WES will assess your education to determine how it compares to U.S. or Canadian standards.

Do students still need a credential evaluation if their program is recognized?

Yes. WES Program Recognition adds credibility, but most schools, employers, and licensing boards still require individuals to submit a credential evaluation.

Does WES Program Recognition guarantee admission to graduate school or a job?

No. WES recognition supports an institution’s official standing by affirming that its programs are comparable to those of an accredited U.S. or recognized Canadian institution. WES Program Recognition communicates a program’s excellence to a wider community, helping to ensure that others understand what your education represents.

Is WES Program Recognition the same as accreditation?

No. Accreditation is granted by regional or national authorities. WES recognition provides international validation that programs are comparable to those offered by regionally accredited institutions in the U.S. or recognized institutions in Canada.