Regional recognition
The Africa, Europe and Middle East IB office continually seeks to improve recognition of our programmes by universities and governments in each of the countries in the region where an IB World School is located.
International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme graduates are welcome at a wide range of universities within the region.
The IB recognizes the need for clear, current and concise information about the Diploma Programme. We have therefore prepared a guide to the IB Diploma Programme for universities and colleges. This has been written for university admissions staff and faculty so that they may learn about the programme and know what to expect from an IB World School and an IB Diploma Programme graduate.
Government recognition of IB programmes
The official recognition of IB programmes vary depending on country educational policies. We maintain a database that you can consult by country.
University recognition of IB programmes
The IB Diploma programme has gained recognition and respect from the world's leading universities.
The IB maintains information about university recognition that is displayed on the Country information pages of this website and in a searchable University recognition directory (link opens in a new window).
Updates
Spain extends deadlines
Recognizing the importance of the IB Diploma Programme in Spain, the Secretaría General de Universidades has extended the deadline for the application process until 12 July for the academic year 2010-2011.
Thanks to this change there should be no problem for IB diploma holders to meet the deadline.
Download the revised regulation
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