SWITZERLAND
Comparability of qualification levels | NQF was made for the levels BA, MA, Doctorate and award-bearing continuing education courses. The decision was taken to use QF-EHEA, i.e. the Dublin Descriptors, for levels 1 to 3. |
Use of learning outcomes in HE & CE | yes, One generic qualifications framework for the whole higher education area is to be developed - nqf.ch-HS |
National legislation on EQF levels 5-8 | Bologna BMD (Bachelor-Master-Doctorate) Framework adopted legally in 2003. The future Law on HE Institutions (LAHE, at the earliest in 2012) will make the accreditation of institutions mandatory. |
Level of implementation of NQF | Overarching 3-cycle European Qualifications Framework was used as a basis to set up a NQF. The nqf.ch-HS has been adopted in autumn 2009. As the decision was made to use the Dublin Descriptors, no direct use of EQF-LLL has yet been introduced. |
Recognition of prior learning |
At federal level, there is a law since 2002 for
professional diplomas. At local level, University of Geneva and Universities of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland have set up a pilot experience since 2008. 6 Universities out of 10 have introduced the admission for non holders of the prerequisite diploma, also for continuing education diplomas. |
e-Learning implementation | 6 EDEN members, 3 EADL members |
Openness to virtual mobility | WHO usage yes, few barriers reported |