Worldwide Accrediting Agencies

Worldwide Education Quality Assurance Agencies and System

• Quality Assurance in Higher Education of Kazakhstan
• Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating
• Agency for Accreditation of Educational Programs and Organizations, Kyrgyz Republic (AAEPO}
• The Agency for Quality Assurance in Education “EdNet”, Kyrgyz Republic
• Accreditation Council for General Medical Education (ACGME) of Kazakhstan
• Accreditation Commission for Academic Programs in Engineering and Informatics/Computer
• Science (ASIIN)
• Higher Education Council, Syria (HEC)
• Institute of Certified General Accountants Pakistan
• Council on International Higher Education Supervision (CONIES)
• Central Asia Network for Quality Assurance
• International Association for Biblical Education (IABE)
• The Association of International Certified Public Accountants, UK (CPAPRO)
• Institute of Certified Internal Auditors Pakistan
• Institute of Tax Accountants Pakistan
• Independent national accreditation agency “Elbaasy", Kyrgyz Republic
• Agency “Uzstandart”. The Uzbek Agency for Standardization, Metrology and Certification
• (Agency “Uzstandard”)
• Accreditation and Attestation Center for Quality Assurance in Education and Healthcare of the Republic of Uzbekistan (AACC)
• Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR) of Kazakhstan
• Georgia Accreditation Center
• Accreditation Council of the Republic of Armenia
• Accreditation Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan
• European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA)
• Agency for Science and Higher Education (ASHE) of Croatia
• National Centre for Public Accreditation (NCPA) of Russia
• The European Consortium for Accreditation in higher education
• National Accreditation Council (CNA) of Brazil
• Latvian National Accreditation Bureau (LATAK)
• Bulgarian National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA)
• Czech Accreditation Institute
• Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
• Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) of Brazil

Higher Education accrediting agencies

Exploring the Essence of Higher Education

Navigating the ever-evolving terrain of higher education, the pivotal role of Higher Education Accrediting Agencies is unmistakably crucial. These agencies are central in safeguarding the quality and standards within higher education institutions. By establishing stringent academic and operational criteria, they set a blueprint for institutions to aim towards excellence. Accreditation transcends mere certification; it symbolizes a dedication to continual enhancement and responsibility. This process encompasses an all-encompassing review of an institution's academic offerings, faculty capabilities, student support services, and administrative governance. Through such evaluations, these agencies are instrumental in preserving uniform quality standards across educational institutions.

Far-Reaching Effects of Accrediting Agencies in Higher Education

The scope of Accrediting Agencies reaches well beyond the confines of academic institutions. Their influence markedly affects students, educators, and the wider community. For students, accreditation guarantees access to quality education and a syllabus that keeps pace with contemporary relevancy. This aspect is often key in the acknowledgment of academic qualifications by employers and other educational bodies. For teachers and institutional leaders, accreditation provides a systematic approach to continual progression. It prompts institutions to engage in in-depth self-evaluation and to foster a culture aimed at excellence. Moreover, it aids in synchronizing educational goals with industry norms, thereby improving the career readiness of graduates.

In a landscape where education is a fundamental pillar of advancement, the role of accrediting organizations in maintaining educational standards is invaluable. Moving ahead, QAHE is dedicated to adhering to these standards, ensuring that our educational offerings are not merely compliant but are exemplary representations of quality in higher education.