Woolf University

[Eleanor]

I don't get the constant reference to Anabin. It's important for Germany, but not relevant for the rest of the world. Each country has its own system. And for Americans concerned with foreign degree equivalence, we have foreign credential evaluators for that.

correct. The Anabin round-dance is exxagerated. Entry does not mean recognition, unless H+. They also list unrecognized institutions (just look at the long list of H- Swiss institutions). Not being included does not mean unrecognized. The KMK will then do an individual assessment of a graduate's degree.

Well I agree that Anabin does not have any legal binding for other countrys than Germany - but you might know, that German administration works very accurate, so they will not give H+ or recognition of a degree lightly. If it is on Anabin you can rest ashured, that someone took a deepdive into that institution. And I know of no other national organization that does have such a huge list of checked schools. So Anabin might always give you a good clue, if a school is worth your money.

Still: Nobody forbids you to go to a school, that is not listed on Anabin...

yes. but again - an institution not being listed on Anabin with H+ does not yet mean that its degree is not recognized in Germany.