Computing: Seoul Accord

The Seoul Accord, established in 2008, is a mutual recognition agreement pertaining to computing and IT-related programs accredited by its signatories within their respective jurisdiction. Signatories to the Seoul Accord are organizations responsible for accrediting computing and IT-related programs in Australia, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

The Seoul Accord assists in determining if a computing or IT-related program in one jurisdictions is recognized for purposes of licensure and registration, employment, or admission to graduate school in another jurisdictions.

Graduate Attributes

Graduate attributes form a set of individually-assessable outcomes that are indicative of a graduate's potential competency. The graduate attributes are exemplars of the attributes expected of a graduate from an accredited program.

The Seoul Accord has identified the characteristics of graduates of all computing programs that fall within the scope of the accord. A signatory may identify additional attributes that differentiate specific programs accredited by the signatory.

Read the Seoul Accord Graduate Attributes.

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Accreditation Outside of the U.S.

Currently, ABET accredits 324 programs at 64 institutions in 23 countries outside of the United States. These programs span computing, engineering, and engineering technology disciplines.