International Council for Higher Education · SwitzerlandGlobal higher education directory
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Explore universities and higher-education institutions across leading study destinations, with Switzerland and Europe at the centre of a truly global directory.

402+ institutions20 study destinationsGlobal university profiles
SwitzerlandAt the heart of the platform
EuropeDeep country coverage
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Higher education accreditation

A clear route from candidacy to accreditation.

Accreditation and directory inclusion are separate. Institutions should only be displayed as accredited where a formal decision and published status support that claim.

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Institutional pathway

Accreditation process

University · HE Institute
01

Eligibility

Institutional scope and initial requirements.

02

Candidacy

Structured evidence and readiness stage.

03

Review

Documentation and assessment against standards.

04

Decision

Published status following a formal decision.

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Higher education accreditation directory

Logo, institution type, country and published platform status in one compact register.

Membership

Two simple ways to engage.

Institutional Membership

For universities and higher-education institutions seeking participation in the council network.

Accreditation Applicant

For eligible institutions entering candidacy or seeking an accreditation review.

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Apply for accreditation

Choose the appropriate application route.

The application should begin with the institution's actual legal identity and status. Candidacy is a developmental stage; accreditation is a separate decision outcome.

Application essentials
InstitutionUniversity / Higher Education Institute
StageCandidacy or accreditation review
EvidenceLegal, academic and quality documentation
OutcomeFormal status after review and decision