Lists of Accredited Universities/Institutions
The database of accredited Universities is being compiled and will be updated in the near future.
Applications for STEPS/MGSS Scholarship schemes are exempt from applying for an MQRIC statement if the University/Institution applied for is on the lists above. This will be applicable from the 4th Call onwards i.e. from the 1st May 2010 and is not applicable for any current calls of application.
All MATSEC certificates are recognised by MQRIC and so do not require an application for a recognition statement.
MQRIC is now part of the MQC. In August 2008, the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC), was merged within the structures of the Malta Qualifications Council. Established as the official national body to deal with the recognition and comparability of both academic and vocational qualifications MQRIC co-ordinates the different agencies and authorities which are entitled to evaluate and award credentials and licenses.
MQRIC was set up in 2002 and was established to satisfy the requirements established in Act XVIII of 2002 of the Reciprocal Recognition of Qualifications, as well as the convention on the recognition of qualifications related to Higher Education in Europe.
The Act on the Reciprocal Recognition of Qualifications lists the Centre’s following functions –
Malta QRIC works in close collaboration with the University of Malta, the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology as well as with other designated bodies and authorities.
Malta QRIC also forms part of various networks notably:
How do I apply for the Recognition and/or Comparability of my Qualifications?
Requests for recognition/comparability are to be submitted using a standard application form which can be obtained either from the Malta QRIC office or downloaded from the MQC website.
The office of Malta QRIC accepts applications on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings between 9.00 to 12.00 and afternoons between 2.00 to 4.00 (winter) and between 9.00 to 12.00 (summer).
Application form for the Assessment of Prospective Qualifications (PDF) (This forms needs to be filled in for applicants who intend to commence a course or who have commenced a course but have not yet obtained the qualification and so cannot apply for the application form below)
Application form for the Assessment of a National or/and International Qualification (PDF)
Which Supporting Documents Do I Submit?
MQRIC Information Leaflet (PDF)
Lisbon Convention Directive 2005/36 (PDF)
Mutual Recognition Act Chapter 451 (English) (PDF)
Mutual Recognition Act Chapter 451 (Maltese) (PDF)
Mutual Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications in the European Region Regulations 2005 - LN 280/2006 (PDF)
List of Member States Recognising the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and the Qualifications Framework of the European Higher Education Area (QF/EHEA)
List of Awards with their Level-Rating - These awards are recognised within the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF) (Updated on June 2010)
Reports
Report of the Ad Hoc Evaluation Board of the Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling awarded by the Centre for Personal and Professional Development, London (CPPD)#
Appendixes to the Report Above
To view these documents you need Adobe Acrobat Reader®(if you don't have it please click here to download and install)