In the past, educational institutions had commonly been assessed according to their rating on the QS ranking list. In contemporary evaluations of higher education institutions and educational programs, accreditations are also taken into consideration. Hence, the inquiry pertains to the definitions and distinctions of accreditation and recognition. How can we effectively and precisely understand them? "RECOGNITION" pertains to the formal legal status granted by a nation's legislation. Recognized institutions are those that satisfy the criteria stipulated by national legislation and possess official authorization to confer degrees, however, an alternative terminology may