Article 2 Definitions

For the purpose of this Agreement:

1. 1))

   ‘higher education institution’ means any establishment according to either Party's applicable laws or practices that offers qualifications or diplomas at higher education level, irrespective of the designation given to it;

2. 2))

   ‘training institution’ means any type of public, semi-public or private body, which, irrespective of the designation given to it, in accordance with either Party's applicable laws and practices, designs or undertakes vocational education or training, further vocational training, refresher vocational training or retraining contributing to qualifications recognised by the competent authorities;

3. 3))

   ‘students’ means all those persons who follow learning or training courses or programmes which are run by higher education or training institutions as defined in this Article, and that are recognised or financially supported by the competent authorities;

4. 4))

   ‘youth’ means areas of activities linked to non-formal and informal learning involving youth organisations and other youth associations as well as youth workers, young leaders and other actors working for, or with, young people.