In relation
to the fair recognition of qualifications held by refugees, KYSATS shows more
flexibility when evaluating qualifications held by refugees, displaced persons
and persons in a refugee-like situation. Refugees’ applications are examined
separately on a case-by-case basis. Incomplete applications, due to missing
supporting documents and to inadequately documented qualifications, often pose a
challenge. KYSATS assessment procedures aim to establish whether applicants
are likely to hold the qualifications they claim. Key challenges include: a) the provision of transparent and up
to date Information on the assessment and recognition of qualifications held by
refugees, displaced persons and persons in a refugee-like situation in both
Greek and English language and b) the use of a background
document or a similar information document. This document (which does not
constitute an act of recognition) will provide a description of the
qualifications applicants are considered likely to have
obtained or completed with all available documents and supporting evidence.
These will ensure that refugees, displaced persons and persons in a
refugee-like situation, can access higher education, even in cases when their
qualifications cannot be adequately documented.