ENEB Master Thread

[lincolnlawyer]

I’d like to clarify some points mentioned on Wiki regarding Máster Propio degrees:

1. Belgium: Máster Propio degrees are no longer evaluated. Despite pursuing legal action, it has been confirmed that these programs are not recognized in Belgium.
   
2. Sweden: Similarly, Sweden has stopped evaluating Máster Propio degrees, making recognition there impossible.
   

Additionally, a Máster Propio with a thesis component (meeting the typical requirement for a master’s program in Europe) was submitted, ensuring there was no argument regarding the absence of a final project. However, challenges persist due to the limited understanding of these degrees outside Spain.
It is essential to note that while Máster Propio degrees are legitimate and legally recognized in Spain under Article 34 of the Ley Orgánica de Universidades, they are classified as "non-official" qualifications. This means they are valid within Spain but are not equivalent to official master's degrees for purposes such as public employment or access to doctoral programs.
Many European countries equate the absence of Ministry of Education oversight with a lack of accreditation, which reflects a narrow and outdated perspective. This misunderstanding continues to limit the broader recognition of Máster Propio degrees.

I think this will likely be the future trend for treatment of Propios. Countries like the US where institutional recognition is deemed more important than degree-specific recognition will continue to recognize Propios as some form of graduate work, whereas those that focus on governmental recognition to the degree level will reject Propios as formal graduate work. 

Honestly, I find the latter somewhat problematic. If Propios do not account for some degree of graduate-level work, instituions that sign off on Propios should face the same scrutiny on their accreditation since they’re using their brand to sponsor an “illegitimate” program.