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On 29 May 2025, during a workshop organized by the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA), the design and structure of the institution’s new website were officially approved. The development of the new website will be carried out by the contracted company, based on the approved design, and is funded by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) through the HEI 25 project. This initiative comes in direct response to feedback and requests from higher education institutions in Kosovo, which, during recent evaluations, emphasized the need for further enhancement of KAA’s digital presence. The new website will offer a clearer structure, regularly updated content, and [...]

At the workshop held on May 28, 2025, the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA) approved its Integrity Plan, aimed at enhancing the Agency’s overall performance by strengthening institutional accountability, simplifying procedures, increasing transparency in decision-making, limiting discretionary powers, upholding ethical standards, and establishing an effective system for staff oversight. The approved Plan addresses the identification and management of integrity risks within KAA’s core functions, outlining specific measures to prevent and mitigate such risks. The document represents a structured approach to building and fostering a culture of integrity within the institution. Its adoption marks a significant step toward establishing a sustainable system for [...]

On May 26, 2025 in Pristina, a workshop was held for drafting the 2026–2030 Strategy of the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA), with the participation of representatives from both public and private higher education institutions. During the workshop, KAA presented the achievements made in implementing the 2021–2025 Strategy, while representatives of higher education institutions discussed the vision and objectives of the new strategic document. This workshop is one of several planned activities organized by KAA as part of the drafting process for the new Strategy, which is expected to be approved by the State Council of Quality (SCQ) by the end of [...]

  On April 14, the State Council of Quality (SCQ) held its 136th regular meeting at the premises of the University of Applied Sciences in Ferizaj. During this meeting, Council members reviewed the reports of international experts concerning institutional and program accreditation and made the respective decisions accordingly. In addition, the Council addressed a range of requests submitted by higher education institutions and approved decisions related to the recommendations of the Appeals Committee. The meeting also included the evaluation of applications for the selection of new accreditation experts. An important point on the agenda was the discussion on the upcoming International [...]

On May 22, 2025, the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA) organized a comprehensive workshop in Prishtina with key representatives of higher education institutions in the country to review the revised standards for doctoral study programs. The event was opened by the President of the State Council of Quality (SCQ), Professor Hasnije Ilazi, who emphasized that the aim of the revision process is to further enhance the quality of higher education and to align doctoral standards with the best European and international practices. Professor Ilazi highlighted the importance of strong partnerships between the Agency and higher education institutions, noting that the involvement of [...]

On May 19, 2025, the State Council of Quality (SCQ), together with the management of the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA), conducted an official visit to both campuses of the International Business College Mitrovica (IBCM), located in the southern and northern parts of the city. During the visit, KAA representatives held meetings with the college’s management to discuss ongoing challenges and opportunities in enhancing the quality of higher education. Professor Hasnije Ilazi, President of the SCQ, emphasized that such visits have become a regular practice of the Council, aimed at deepening collaboration and ensuring the active involvement of all stakeholders in the [...]

The State Council of Quality (KShC) of the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA), during its 136th meeting held on May 19, 2025, reviewed and adopted decisions on a range of key reports within the framework of accreditation and follow-up procedures for higher education institutions in Kosovo. During this session, the Council evaluated 55 reports submitted by international accreditation experts, along with three reports related to post-accreditation procedures. The decisions were made in accordance with the prevailing quality standards and legal criteria. In addition, the Council addressed several appeals and requests submitted by higher education institutions and approved the updated list of accreditation [...]

During the General Assembly of the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE), currently taking place in Tokyo, Japan, the delegation of the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA) met with Yoku Takahashi, President of the Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA). President Takahashi expressed her appreciation to the Kosovar delegation for their visit to Japan and conveyed her readiness to foster cooperation in the field of quality assurance in higher education. KAA is a full member of INQAAHE and actively participates in the work of this global organization, which is the largest international network dedicated to accreditation and quality assurance [...]

On the eve of the General Assembly of the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE), taking place on May 12, 2025, in Tokyo, Japan, a delegation from the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA) was welcomed at Rikkyo University and paid an official visit to the Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo in Japan, where they were received by Ambassador Sabri Kiçmari. The KAA delegation consisted of the President of the State Council of Quality (SCQ), Prof. Hasnije Ilazi; SCQ member, Prof. Gëzim Tosuni; Director General, Naim Gashi; Director of Monitoring and Post-Accreditation Procedures, Shkelzen Gërxhliu; and Officer for [...]

During the regional meeting of the six Western Balkan countries, organized by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and held on 24–25 April 2025 in Zagreb, Croatia, the Director General of the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA), Naim Gashi, presented Kosovo’s experience with the evaluation process conducted by the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA), highlighting its significant impact on the institutional development of the Agency. This regional event brought together representatives from quality assurance agencies across the six Western Balkan countries, who engaged in discussions on preparing for ENQA evaluations, strengthening regional cooperation, and sharing successful practices. The meeting [...]