DEGREE EQUIVALENCY
Degree Equivalency at Enigma Business School (EBS) provides official support and documentation for graduates who wish to gain recognition of their academic qualifications in other educational systems, licensing bodies, government institutions, or international organizations. This service ensures that degrees awarded by EBS can be evaluated and compared to academic standards in different regions of the world.
Degree equivalency is especially important for students pursuing further study abroad, professional certification, immigration processes, or international employment applications.
Purpose of Degree Equivalency
The Degree Equivalency system is designed to:
Verify academic credentials issued by EBS
Assist graduates in obtaining international recognition of academic qualifications
Facilitate cross-border academic mobility
Support credit evaluation processes in foreign institutions
Strengthen institutional transparency and global acceptance
Degree equivalency services reflect EBS’s commitment to validity, authenticity, and international portability of academic documents.
What Degree Equivalency Includes
EBS supports various forms of equivalency documentation, such as:
Institutional confirmation letter
Degree comparison statement
Academic credit conversion reference
Curriculum description and study hours
Qualification level mapping
Official program syllabus (upon request)
These documents are used by credential evaluation agencies and academic institutions to assess qualification level.
Where Degree Equivalency Is Needed
Graduates often need degree equivalency when dealing with:
Universities for credit transfer or admission to higher degrees
Foreign credential evaluation agencies
Professional licensing boards
Immigration authorities
Human resource departments in multinational corporations
Scholarship committees and government ministries
EBS works with graduates to provide the necessary documentation based on request type.
International Equivalency Standards
Degree equivalency may be evaluated with reference to:
European Qualification Framework (EQF)
United States higher education academic standards
Asia Pacific Qualification Recognition systems
Commonwealth academic frameworks
Regional credit transfer systems (ECTS, etc.)
EBS provides general equivalency descriptions but final recognition decisions are made by external agencies.
Supporting Documents Provided by EBS
Upon request, EBS may issue:
Degree verification letter
Transcript with grading system explanation
Study load and credit hour comparison
Course description document
Institutional accreditation and membership summary
RPEL or credit transfer reference (if applicable)
Digital and physical copies may be provided based on student needs.
External Credential Evaluation Agencies
Graduates may submit their documents to internationally recognized credential evaluation services by:
The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES®)
The Association for International Credential Evaluation Professionals (TAICEP)
EBS can assist by preparing required supporting documents for submission.
Fee Structure
Degree equivalency requests may involve costs associated with:
Document preparation and verification
Official letter issuance
Courier or digital certification fees
Additional explanatory documentation
Payment arrangements follow the standard international payment system in USD.
Request Procedure
Log in to the Student Portal
Submit “Degree Equivalency Request” form
Upload personal identification documents if required
Specify destination country or equivalency purpose
Complete applicable administrative fees
Processing times vary based on documentation complexity and external requirements.
Limitations and Disclaimers
EBS provides supporting documentation but does not control outcome decisions made by third-party evaluation bodies
Degree equivalency is subject to national laws, licensing regulations, and institutional policies in each country
Additional notarization, apostille, or embassy verification may be required depending on jurisdiction
Graduates are advised to verify requirements with receiving authorities.
Institutional Commitment
EBS ensures that degree equivalency documentation is prepared professionally, accurately, and responsibly. The institution prioritizes transparency, international standards alignment, and ethical practices in all academic verification activities.
Degree equivalency strengthens the global positioning of EBS graduates, enabling seamless academic and professional mobility throughout different regions of the world.