Degree recognition now faster, cheaper

The Ministry of Education announced on Friday that it has updated its degree recognition system, making the process less time-consuming and cheaper.

The system will improve employers' ability to recognize the education qualifications of Chinese students abroad who are seeking jobs back in China.

Under the new system, launched on Jan 22, students do not have to visit the designated agencies to accredit overseas qualifications or pay registered translation companies for a copy of the certificate in Chinese.