QAHE, an independent international quality assurance agency dedicated to promoting educational excellence, offers Institutional Accreditation verifying quality across five core areas: Academic Quality and Integrity, Teaching Staff Qualifications, Program Delivery, Student Services, and Website Performance. Supported by partnerships with ANACEC (Moldova), FIBAA (Germany), ECAQA, CONAED (Mexico), SQAA/NAKVIS (Slovenia), IKCA (Kazakhstan), and Sapattuu Bilim (Kyrgyz Republic), institutions apply 24/7 via our platform. Successful one-year accreditation grants certification and public Register listing.
QAHE stands as a credible and globally aligned quality assurance body, demonstrating a strong commitment to integrity, transparency, and rigorous evaluation standards. Its structured accreditation approach supports institutions in strengthening academic quality and fostering continuous improvement. 
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Stage 1
Application Submission
Stage 2
Self-Evaluation Report
Stage 3
External Review by QAHE
Stage 4
Accreditation Decision
Institutional Accreditation Standards and Evaluation Criteria
The QAHE institutional accreditation process follows the standards and evaluation criteria outlined below:
Institutional Standards
Institutions must demonstrate excellence in the following areas:
Learning Resources
Provision of adequate learning resources, including library facilities, computer and information services, and instructional materials.
Academic Assessment
A robust and transparent system for assessing and recording student performance and academic progress.
Curriculum Design
Course content clearly reflects stated institutional goals, learning objectives, evaluation methods, and expected student outcomes.
Quality Assurance
Regular self-evaluation of academic programs, faculty performance, staff effectiveness, and overall alignment with institutional mission.
Student Services
Comprehensive student support services, including academic advising, counseling, and appropriate supervision.
Inclusive Practices
Publicly stated policies of non-discrimination based on race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability, or other protected characteristics.
Official Publications
Accurate, complete, and up-to-date institutional catalogues, curriculum guides, and official publications.
Faculty Credentials
Faculty and instructional staff qualifications verified by appropriate academic credentials and relevant subject-matter expertise.
Prior Learning
Clearly defined and consistently applied policies regarding the acceptance of prior learning, life experience, or work experience credits, supported by verifiable documentation.
Mission Statement
A formally adopted mission statement approved by the governing board that clearly demonstrates an educational purpose.
Admissions Process
Publicly available and consistently applied admission policies and procedures.
Program Standards
Individual academic or training programs must maintain:
Programmatic accreditation is conducted separately following successful institutional accreditation.
Acceptable course content that aligns with clearly stated program goals and evaluation methods.
Well-articulated learning outcomes with appropriate assessment strategies.
Curricula that remain current, relevant, and responsive to industry or professional standards.
Five Areas of Inspection
All QAHE accreditation evaluations focus on five core areas:
Academic Quality and Integrity
Teaching Staff Qualifications
Delivery of Programs
Student Services
Website Design and Performance
Apply for Institutional Accreditation
Accreditation applications are submitted through the dedicated platform provided by QAHE.