The bilateral mutual recognition agreement (MRA) between the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) of Engineers Canada and the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET pertains to accredited engineering programs in Canada and the United States.
This MRA assists in determining if engineering programs in Canada or the U.S. are recognized for purposes of licensure and registration, employment, or admission to graduate school in either of these two countries.
Recognition Dates
This bilateral MRA is applicable to students who graduated from accredited engineering programs in 1980 or later. Engineers Canada and ABET are under no formal obligation to recognize one another’s accredited engineering programs or their graduates prior to 1980. However, they may do so their own discretion.
Licensing and Registration Organizations Make the Final Decision
Licensing and registration bodies in the United States and Canada make the final decision regarding the recognition of an individual’s credentials for the purpose of licensing and registration.
Other than providing documentation that an individual graduated from an ABET-accredited program, ABET cannot advocate or intervene on behalf of individuals who are seeking to have their credentials recognized by licensing and registration organizations in Canada.
Are You Interested in Licensure or Registration in the U.S.?
If your program is recognized by the Engineers Canada bilateral MRA, check the list of U.S. state licensing boards maintained by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) for information about requirements in the state in which you wish to practice.
If your program is not recognized by the Engineers Canada bilateral MRA, please note that some licensing and registration boards may accept an external evaluation of your credentials. ABET does not conduct credentials evaluations nor does ABET recommend evaluation services. Please refer to the state licensing board for information about acceptable evaluation services.
Is Your Program Recognized by the Engineers Canada Bilateral MRA?
These questions will help you determine whether your program is recognized by the Engineers Canada Bilateral MRA.
Have Questions About the Engineers Canada Bilateral MRA?
Contact ABET’s International Relations Manager.