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Accreditation.org puts a spotlight on recent news, resources, and activities within the world of engineering and computing program accreditation.  We feature stories that will help site visitors gain a little more perspective on the process and benefits of program accreditation.  The most recent spotlight is accessible from our homepage, while an archive of articles is searchable below.

Spotlight Articles

Four New Full Signatories in 2024

The Seoul Accord was launched in 2008 with the aim of establishing mutual recognition of equivalent professional preparation for graduates of educational programs in the Computing and IT-related disciplines accredited by the member agencies that will lead to enhanced mobility of professionals.

ICACIT hosts two days of high-level academic exchange on STEM quality and accreditation.

In October 2024, the tenth International Symposium on Accreditation of Engineering and Computing Education was held in Bogotá, jointly hosted by Peru’s accrediting organization, ICACIT, and the University of Los Andes in Colombia. It is widely recognized as the most important annual event in Latin America on issues of educational quality and accreditation in Engineering.

KAZSEE is now CAAAE

The Kazakhstan Society for Engineering Education (KAZSEE) has rebranded to Central Asian Association for Accreditation of Education (CAAAE).

Engineering Education Leaders to Meet at BELONG Summit

ABET to host inaugural BELONG Summit, advancing engineering education

European Accreditation Agencies Meet In Lisbon, Portugal

European Accreditation Agencies met in June 2024 at ENAEE Lisbon Summit to improve engineering education, training and professional accreditation in Europe and beyond.

Accord Signatories Gather for IEA Annual Meeting

The National Board of Accreditation (NBA India) recently hosted the 2024 International Engineering Alliance (IEA) Annual Meeting in Gurugram, India.

Explore Accrediting Bodies By Countries of Focus

Accreditation.org offers a searchable database of organizations that accredit engineering and computing programs around the world.

Webinar Explains Austrialian Accrediting Process

EA webinar provides overview of the importance of accreditation and offers insight into the process.

Pakistan Warns Students to Check Accreditation

The HEC Pakistan reminds students to only enroll in accredited programs.

Publication Coverage of Program Accreditation

Several academic journals provide coverage related to the accreditation of academic engineering and computing programs.