OXCEL works together with academic bodies that will give credit for the work that has been done for OXCEL diplomas and certificates. Thus once the necessary additional work has been completed, OXCEL members are able to receive further academic awards from these bodies.

While OXCEL Certifications are not degrees, they may be accepted for credit towards degree programmes by arrangement with specific overseas (non-UK) universities.  The option of a dual OXCEL certification plus overseas degree award has proved very popular over the years and the information provided below shows the necessary requirements to earn these awards. OXCEL is a recognized centre of European-American University (France), which can give academic credit for OXCEL certifications.

European-American University’s validation agreement with the Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica (Business University of Costa Rica, UNEM) provides  a further reciprocal award opportunity for those who have obtained the European-American University degree and then want a route to a government-accredited (non-UK) degree at an additional fee but without additional academic work being required.

Degrees issued by European-American University and the Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica are not United Kingdom degrees, nor are they designed to be comparable to United Kingdom degrees, although they are not necessarily of lesser standing. European-American University is registered with the French government as a private provider of higher education and also holds a Royal Charter from the Kingdom of Bunyoro-Kitara in Uganda. The Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica (Business University of Costa Rica, UNEM) is fully recognized by the government of Costa Rica.

Full details of European-American University and its reciprocal agreements, including further information about accreditation and legal status, can be found at the University’s website www.europeanamerican.university Special fees apply to OXCEL graduates.