Expansion roadmap
| Region | Status | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | Regional negotiations underway | 2027 |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | Initial issuer onboarding | 2026 Q4 |
| Latin America (beyond Mexico) | Framework alignment in progress | 2028 |
Regional coverage
ICER currently operates in three macro-regions, with national nodes syncing issuer data under common technical and privacy standards.
North America
412 partner institutions · Registry code prefix ICER-NA-
Integrated with registrars and quality assurance bodies across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Participating frameworks include provincial quality councils in Canada, SEP-recognized programmes in Mexico, and CHEA-recognized accreditors in the United States.
Participating countries
Canada · Mexico · United States
Verify North American credentialAsia
587 partner institutions · Registry code prefix ICER-AS-
Connecting degree-granting institutions and national qualification frameworks across East, South, and Southeast Asia. Bilateral data exchange agreements govern cross-border sharing with MENA and North American nodes.
Participating countries (selected)
China · India · Indonesia · Japan · Malaysia · Philippines · Singapore · South Korea · Thailand · Vietnam
Verify Asian credentialMiddle East & North Africa
198 partner institutions · Registry code prefix ICER-ME-
Supporting cross-border recognition of academic credentials in partnership with regional accreditation authorities including CAA (UAE), NCAAA (Saudi Arabia), and national higher education councils.
Participating countries (selected)
Bahrain · Egypt · Jordan · Kuwait · Morocco · Oman · Qatar · Saudi Arabia · Tunisia · United Arab Emirates
Verify MENA credential