Overview
Use the table and the filters below to gain an overview of NQF developments in Europe. It is possible to compare countries based on reporting year, stage of development and whether the NQF has been linked to EQF.
| Country | Reporting year | Scope of the framework | Number of levels | Level descriptors | Legal basis/stage of development | NQF linked to EQF | NQF/EQF website | Qualifications register/database |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2022 | The NQF includes formal qualifications from general education, initial VET and higher education, along with professional certificates; the latter can be obtained through adult learning / continuing training and through the validation of non-formal and informal learning. |
Eight |
knowledge, skills and abilities, competence |
Royal Decree 1027 (2011) establishing the Spanish qualifications framework for higher education (MECES): levels 5-8 |
Website | Register of Universities, Centres and Degrees (RUCT)The National repertoire of professional certificates |