Diploma Supplement
A document accompanying a degree certificate that describes the qualification's level, content, and context within the national education system.
The Diploma Supplement is a standardized document issued alongside a degree certificate that explains the nature, level, context, and content of the qualification in a format understandable across countries. Developed jointly by the European Commission, Council of Europe, and UNESCO, it is a key instrument of the Bologna Process for facilitating international degree recognition. The Diploma Supplement includes information about the holder, the qualification, its level and function, the program contents and results, the national higher education system, and any additional relevant information.
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