About ABET

ABET is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization that accredits college and university programs in the disciplines of applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. ABET accredits over 3,100 programs at more than 660 colleges and universities in 23 countries. ABET provides specialized, programmatic accreditation that evaluates an individual program of study, rather than evaluating an institution as a whole.

ABET accreditation, which is voluntary and achieved through a peer review process, provides assurance that a college or university program meets the quality standards established by the profession for which the program prepares its students.

ABET is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

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ABET Vision and Mission

ABET provides world leadership in assuring quality and in stimulating innovation in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology education.  

History

ABET has been providing accreditation services for technical education programs for nearly 80 years.  ABET was founded in 1932 as the Engineers' Council for Professional Development (ECPD), an engineering professional body dedicated to the education, accreditation, regulation, and professional development of the engineering professionals and students in the United States.

Governance

ABET is governed by its member societies, who nominate and appoint members of the ABET Board of Directors, the Accreditation Commissions, and board-level councils.  They also set policy and strategy; conduct accreditation reviews; and render decisions about the accreditation of programs.

Headquarters Staff

ABET’s Headquarters Staff, whose main office is located in Baltimore, MD, is comprised of approximately 30 full-time and 6 adjunct employees.  The staff provides administrative, organizational, communications, event production, marketing, training, and research support to the ABET community.

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April 20 - 21, 2012ABET Symposium ,
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Accreditation Outside of the U.S.

Currently, ABET accredits 268 programs at 55 institutions in 22 countries outside of the United States. These programs span computing, engineering, and technology disciplines.

 

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