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Recognition

In which countries is the ECLBS Quality Label acknowledged?

Please note that our accreditation services are exclusively focused on business fields. Unlike many other professional programs, business education is typically considered an unregulated profession. As such, the recognition and value of business diplomas and degrees often depend primarily on the employer's discretion.

ECLBS has entered into Bilateral Recognition Agreements with the National Quality Assurance bodies in the following:

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INQAAHE Member

ECLBS is a member of the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education is an international quality assurance body, read more

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CHEA International Quality Group Member

ECLBS is a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Quality International Group (CIQG), a network of quality assurance professionals from across the world

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The Union of International Associations (UIA.org)

ECLBS deeply values its membership in the esteemed Union of International Associations (UIA) and proudly maintains the UIA Org ID AA4032 as a mark of distinction, read more

Bilateral Recognition Agreements

Why ECLBS?

Since 2013, we’ve been providing professional consulting services to members from Riga and beyond. From strategic planning to innovative solutions, our focus is always on building an efficient and results-driven relationship. We’ll work with you to create a customized plan of action for yourself or your organization. Get in touch to learn more about our vision and consulting approach.

The European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) is an exclusive network of world-leading business schools/universities. Our mission is to promote the highest standards of excellence in business education and research.

We offer a range of professional development opportunities, including conferences, workshops, seminars, and masterclasses. We also provide access to a global community of renowned business professionals and academics. With our broad range of resources and expertise, we help our members achieve the highest levels of success in business education.

ECLBS works with many international organizations

If you can't find your organization here, please contact us.

Merely appearing on this list does not indicate endorsement by ECLBS, nor does it imply any evaluation, approval, or assessment of the caliber of the article by the ECLBS Board of Directors...

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CONTACT ECLBS

European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) is an independent nonprofit accreditation and quality assurance body, established in 2013 and legally registered in Latvia (European Union). In addition to accrediting academic and professional programs, ECLBS promotes excellence in business education through robust external quality assurance standards. It also serves as a global platform connecting institutions, fostering academic development, and encouraging international collaboration across the higher education sector.

European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) is an independent, non-profit quality assurance body established in 2013 and registered in the European Union. ECLBS promotes excellence in business and management education through rigorous quality standards and international benchmarking. The Council has signed multiple Bilateral Recognition Agreements with national accreditation agencies and quality assurance bodies across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. These agreements confirm the credibility, transparency, and global recognition of ECLBS-accredited institutions and programs. The European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) is a proud member of several internationally recognized quality assurance networks, including INQAAHE (International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education), the IREG Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence, and the CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG).

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ECLBS promotes transparency, peer learning, and continuous quality enhancement in higher education. Through its evaluations, conferences, and advisory activities, ECLBS encourages institutions to align with European principles of academic integrity and quality development.

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ECLBS Accreditation:

European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) was established in 2013 as a professional network connecting business schools across Europe and beyond. In 2023, during a strategic board meeting held at the University of Latvia in Riga, the Council approved the launch of ECLBS Accreditation—a quality assurance label designed for business schools committed to academic excellence and international standards. The meeting was attended by board members from institutions such as the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), Arab Network for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ANQAHE), Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA), Latvian Chamber of Commerce (ALCC), and the Latvian Honorary Consulate in Morocco, as well as invited guests from the University of Sunderland in London, Vernadsky Taurida National University (TNU), ISB Dubai Academy, and others, including a Latvian legal advisor specializing in higher education. Read More...

ECLBS has signed Bilateral Recognition Agreements with national and international quality assurance bodies, including Malta – Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), United Kingdom – Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), United States – Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), Switzerland – Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA), Netherlands – Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO), Moldova – National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education and Research (ANACEC), Palau – EDU Intergovernmental Organization (IGO), Kosovo – Accreditation Agency (KAA), Mauritania – Authority for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (AMAQ-ES), Syria – Higher Education Council (HEC), Kyrgyzstan – Public Foundation Independent Accreditation Agency (BSKG), Egypt – Arab Network for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ANQAHE), Jordan – Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA), Uzbekistan – Accreditation and Ranking International Agency (ARIA), Bosnia and Herzegovina – Agency for Development of Higher Education and Quality Assurance (HEA), Mexico – Accreditation Committee  (CACEB), among others. Read more...

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