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Evaluations of engineering education programs leading to degrees at all levels are
conducted by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
(ABET) upon request by institutions outside the United States. While
these evaluation follow similar policies and procedures used for accreditation,
no accreditation action is taken, nor is there any inference that a
program is undergoing accreditation or will be accredited as a result
of such review. The activity is an evaluation (program review) in which
ABET, through selected representatives, acts on a consultancy basis,
and leads to an assessment of "substantial equivalency" of the
program under review with accredited programs in the United States.
"Substantial equivalency" means comparable in program content and educational
experience, but such programs may not be absolutely identical in format
or method of delivery. It implies reasonable confidence that the program
has prepared its graduates to begin professional practice at the entry
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