Accreditation
Oxford College of International Studies
BAHS accreditation reference CEQ17014 supports structured academic delivery and quality-focused learning.
British Academy for Higher Studies
International Education. Academic Quality. Global Progression.
British Academy for Higher Studies (BAHS) is an internationally focused higher-education and professional-learning academy supporting students, professionals and executives through structured academic and professional progression pathways.
Our academic environment combines institutional accreditation, professional recognition, flexible learning, international academic partnerships and access to established qualification frameworks.
BAHS is built around one objective
Helping learners progress academically, professionally and internationally.
BAHS institutional credentials
Clear evidence. Clearly attributed.
Each credential is presented according to its correct role: accreditation, registration or professional recognition.
Registration
UK Register of Learning Providers
BAHS is registered within the UK learning-provider environment.
Professional recognition
CPD Certification Service
BAHS participates in a professional-development environment supporting structured continuing education.
European and Worldwide Accreditations
International Academic Frameworks
These regulatory, academic and recognition frameworks support the wider international environment connected with BAHS and its partner institutions.
Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (MFHEA)
The regulatory and qualification-framework context applicable to BAHS partner institution Euro American Institute in Malta.
European Higher Education Area (EHEA)
A shared European higher-education environment supporting transparency, mobility and comparable academic structures.
Bologna Process
The European process supporting comparable degree structures, academic mobility and cooperation across higher education.
ENIC-NARIC Networks
International information networks supporting qualification recognition, comparability and academic mobility guidance.
Official academic partner
International academic partnership
Euro American Institute, Malta
Selected BAHS pathways connect learners with international academic structures and progression opportunities through the relevant partner programme.
2024-032
MFHEA higher education institution licence
MQF 6
Bachelor’s level
MQF 7
Master’s level
MQF 8
Doctoral level
ECTS
Selected academic structures
Programme level, credits, awarding institution and applicable recognition are identified on each relevant programme page.
International academic network
Institutional relationships, presented separately
Partner and network credentials belong to the relevant institution and do not imply direct BAHS accreditation.
Switzerland
European Institute of Management and Technology
Academic, professional and quality-focused institutional relationships.
United Kingdom
London School of Management and Technology
International education connection supporting academic and professional cooperation.
United States
Birchwood University
Florida-based institution licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education.
International Quality, Recognition & Professional Network
Connected to Established Academic, Quality and Recognition Frameworks
Through its academic partnerships and wider institutional network, British Academy for Higher Studies (BAHS) operates within an international environment connected to recognised higher-education associations, quality-assurance organisations, professional bodies and qualification-recognition frameworks.
These organisations support different parts of the wider academic ecosystem surrounding BAHS and its partner institutions.
Academic & Higher Education Associations
EURASHE
European Association for the Applied Sciences in Higher Education
A European higher-education association supporting professionally oriented higher education, applied learning, institutional cooperation and academic development.
Relevant through: International academic network
ATHEA
Association for Transnational Higher Education Accreditation
An international organisation focused on quality, standards and development within transnational higher education.
Relevant through: International partner network
Quality Assurance & Certification
ISO/IEC 40180:2017 / AQS
Quality Assurance for Technology-Enhanced Learning
An international quality framework relating to technology-supported education, training and learning environments.
Relevant through: EIMT quality framework
QAHE
International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary & Higher Education
An international quality-assurance organisation connected with institutional and educational quality evaluation.
Relevant through: Selected institutions within the wider academic network
Professional & Institutional Memberships
CECU
Career Education Colleges and Universities
A United States professional association representing career-focused and postsecondary education institutions.
Relevant through: Birchwood University
International Qualification Recognition
ENIC-NARIC
European Network of Information Centres / National Academic Recognition Information Centres
A European network supporting information and guidance relating to the recognition and comparability of international academic qualifications.
Relevant for: Qualification recognition and academic mobility guidance
Documentation and recognition
Transparent information for international learners
Academic documentation
Depending on the selected programme, learners may receive or request the following documentation and guidance.
- Official academic records
- Academic transcripts
- Qualification verification
- Digital document transmission where available
- Credential evaluation procedures
- Notarisation and apostille guidance
Recognition frameworks
Recognition depends on the qualification, awarding institution, receiving organisation, destination country and competent authority.
- MQF and EQF
- ECTS
- Bologna Process
- European Higher Education Area
- ENIC-NARIC
- Lisbon Recognition Convention
- UNESCO Global Convention
- WES evaluation procedures
Accreditation and partnership enquiries
Choose your next step with confidence
Review programme-specific awarding, credit and recognition information, or contact Admissions for guidance before applying.