Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education

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Treaty Code:

M2019-05

Treaty Type:

Multilateral

Common Name:

UNESCO Global Convention

Responsible Department:

Foreign Affairs and Trade

Administering Department:

Education

Treaty Status:

In Force

Treaty Summary:

The Convention is a legally binding multilateral international treaty, which establishes universal principles for fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory recognition of higher education qualifications and qualifications giving access to higher education and offering avenues for further study and employment.

 

Please see link for further information regarding Parties.

NZ Adherence Status:

In Force

Adherence Type:

Ratified

Signature Date:

25/11/2019

Adherence Date:

17/09/2024

Expired:

No

Date Concluded:

25/11/2019

Place Concluded:

Paris

Entry Into Force Date:

17/12/2024

NZ Entry Into Force Date:

17/12/2024

Termination Date:

Withdrawal Date:

Withdrawal Notification Date:

NZ Objections:

No

NZ Reservations:

No

NZ Declarations:

No

NZ Territorial Applications:

None

NZTS Number:

UNTS Number:

Associated Treaties:

Other References:

Parties:

Andorra

Adherence Type:

Ratified

Adherence Date:

05/12/2022

Signature Date:

Entry Into Force:

05/03/2023

Australia

Adherence Type:

Ratified

Adherence Date:

21/12/2022

Signature Date:

Entry Into Force:

21/03/2023

Cape Verde

Adherence Type:

Ratified

Adherence Date:

05/01/2023

Signature Date:

Entry Into Force:

05/10/2022

Cote d'Ivoire

Adherence Type:

Ratified

Adherence Date:

06/04/2022

Signature Date:

Entry Into Force:

06/07/2022

Croatia

Adherence Type:

Adherence Date:

01/12/2021

Signature Date:

Entry Into Force:

01/01/2022

Cuba

Adherence Type:

Ratified

Adherence Date:

07/04/2022

Signature Date:

Entry Into Force:

07/07/2024

Estonia

Adherence Type:

Approved

Adherence Date:

15/06/2021

Signature Date:

Entry Into Force:

Finland

Adherence Type:

Accepted

Adherence Date:

06/10/2023

Signature Date:

Entry Into Force:

France

Adherence Type:

Accepted

Adherence Date:

01/07/2021

Signature Date:

Entry Into Force:

Georgia

Adherence Type:

Ratified

Adherence Date:

11/06/2024

Signature Date:

Entry Into Force:

11/09/2024

Hungary

Adherence Type:

Ratified

Adherence Date:

14/12/2023

Signature Date:

Entry Into Force:

14/03/2024

Iceland

Adherence Type:

Accepted

Adherence Date:

05/12/2022

Signature Date:

Entry Into Force:

Japan

Adherence Type:

Accepted

Adherence Date:

13/09/2022

Signature Date:

Entry Into Force:

Lithuania

Adherence Type:

Ratified

Adherence Date:

17/01/2022

Signature Date:

Entry Into Force:

17/04/2022

Luxembourg

Adherence Type:

Ratified

Adherence Date:

20/06/2024

Signature Date:

Entry Into Force:

20/09/2024

Nicaragua

Adherence Type:

Ratified

Adherence Date:

01/10/2020

Signature Date:

Entry Into Force:

01/01/2021

Romania

Adherence Type:

Accepted

Adherence Date:

26/07/2021

Signature Date:

Entry Into Force:

Senegal

Adherence Type:

Ratified

Adherence Date:

21/02/2024

Signature Date:

Entry Into Force:

21/05/2024

Slovakia

Adherence Type:

Ratified

Adherence Date:

29/06/2024

Signature Date:

Entry Into Force:

29/09/2024

Sweden

Adherence Type:

Ratified

Adherence Date:

20/05/2022

Signature Date:

Entry Into Force:

20/08/2022

Tunisia

Adherence Type:

Ratified

Adherence Date:

19/11/2021

Signature Date:

Entry Into Force:

19/02/2022

United Kingdom

Adherence Type:

Ratified

Adherence Date:

30/03/2022

Signature Date:

Entry Into Force:

30/06/2022

Uruguay

Adherence Type:

Ratified

Adherence Date:

06/04/2023

Signature Date:

Entry Into Force:

06/07/2023

Yemen

Adherence Type:

Ratified

Adherence Date:

10/11/2023

Signature Date:

Entry Into Force:

10/02/2024

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