Glossary of terms

The process of recognition of foreign university degrees in Spain involves the use of a specific terminology, both in the academic and administrative fields. In order to facilitate the understanding of these concepts and to establish a clear correspondence between the terms used in the Spanish system and those used in other countries, this glossary is presented.

Its purpose is to provide precise definitions that contribute to a homogeneous and accessible interpretation of the recognition procedure.

The following table shows some of the terms most used in this process, which are expanded in the document "Glossary of terms".

SPANISH NOMENCLATUREOTHERSDEFINITION
TitleDiploma, Degree certificateOfficial document that accredits the completion of formal studies.  
Academic certificationTranscript, Circular Mesh, Academic History, Analytical/Study/Notes CertificateDocument issued by the universities in which it must consist: the duration in years of studies, subjects passed, hours or credits (ECTS) per subject. It must be signed and sealed by the academic authority.
European supplement to the titleDiploma SupplementDocument that accompanies official university degrees, with information on the studies carried out, the results obtained, the competences and the level of the degree.Must be signed and sealed by the academic authority
Credits/ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System)STC (Transferable Credit System) academic creditsThe hourly load of the subjects is expressed in ECTS credits.One credit equals 25 hours of study and 60 credits correspond to the hourly load of one academic year.
Title of its ownLifelong training, continuous trainingProgram of studies, usually of master's degree, which is not officially recognized and does not give access to doctoral studies. They are not recognized even if the center is authorized.
AudienceVistaPart of the procedure in which the interested party can communicate his/her agreement to a resolution or present claims if he/she does not agree.
DesistRenounce, abandonWaive the processing of a file.
InadmitReject, cancelAnnul the processing of a file because it does not meet the basic requirements, because it is within the exclusions or because it is duplicated.

Documents

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