A mutual recognition agreement (MRA) is an agreement formed between ABET and an international accreditation system (or multiple systems, in some cases).  MRAs recognize the substantial equivalency of certain international accreditation systems with respect to the preparation of graduates to begin professional practice at the entry level. Signatories agree to recommend that graduates from recognized programs be afforded the same rights and privileges as those graduates in the home country. These agreements are not binding on colleges, universities, employers, or licensing agencies.  Contact us for more information.

Washington Accord

Signatories:

• ABET

• Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board of the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers

• Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)

• Engineering Council UK (ECUK)

• Engineers Australia

• Engineers Ireland

• Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE)

• Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES)

• Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ)

• Japan Accreditation Board for Engineering Education (JABEE)

Further information: www.washingtonaccord.org