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Pristina, 14 July 2025 – The Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA) has been successfully registered in the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR), following a positive evaluation by an independent panel of experts from the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA). In an official letter sent on Monday, the President of EQAR, Mr. Stéphane Lauwick, wrote to KAA’s Director General: “Dear Mr. Naim Gashi, The Register Committee has considered your application of 2024-02-02 for (renewal of) inclusion on the European Quality Assurance Register (EQAR). Your application has been approved and your inclusion shall be valid until 2029-12-31. [...]

The Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA) has published on its official website the Regulation on Standards for the Evaluation of Doctoral (PhD) Programmes, as approved by the State Council of Quality (SCQ) during its meeting held on 30 June 2025. The regulation, now in force, will serve as the legal basis for all accreditation processes related to PhD programmes in the Republic of Kosovo. This regulation is the result of an inclusive and consultative process with higher education institutions across the country, and is fully aligned with the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG). The [...]

Prishtina, 8 July 2025 – The Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA) has officially published the list of accredited academic programs for the 2025/2026 academic year. This publication reflects the agency’s ongoing commitment to transparency, accurate public information, and the continuous enhancement of quality in higher education in Kosovo. The list includes both public and private higher education institutions that have successfully completed the institutional and program-level accreditation processes, in full compliance with national and international quality standards. The accredited programs cover a broad range of academic fields, including: Social Sciences Engineering and Technology Natural Sciences Health Sciences Business and Economics Education, along [...]

In accordance with the legally defined timeline, the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA) has officially launched the application platform for institutional and program accreditation, as well as for the declaration of academic staff for the 2025/2026 academic year. The application process will remain open until July 31, 2025. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are required to ensure the declaration of academic staff for all accredited programs and to submit applications for accreditation, re-accreditation, and validation for the upcoming cycle. Additionally, institutions must guarantee that the declaration of academic staff is fully compliant with the legal criteria and the regulatory framework of KAA. The [...]

The State Council of Quality (SCQ) of the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA), at its meeting held on 30 June 2025, approved the revised Standards for Doctoral Programmes as well as the updated Regulation on Monitoring and Post-Accreditation Procedures. This decision follows an inclusive and consultative process involving all key stakeholders in higher education in the Republic of Kosovo. The newly adopted PhD evaluation standards are the result of a comprehensive five-year review process initiated after the original standards were first introduced in 2020. The revised standards are structured across seven key areas: institutional framework, admission criteria, programme content, research environment, supervision, [...]

Pristina, 27 June 2025 – The Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA) has organized a training session to mark the launch of its new online application component for accreditation processes by Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the Republic of Kosovo. The training was conducted by Mr. Kastriot Ilazi, the Agency’s Systems and Database Administrator, in collaboration with the KAA’s technical support staff. Participants included vice-rectors and quality assurance coordinators from both public and private HEIs across the country. The newly developed digital platform enables remote submission of applications for institutional and program accreditation or reaccreditation, the declaration of academic staff for each study [...]

Based on Article 28 of Law No. 08/L-110 on the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (Official Gazette of the Republic of Kosovo No. 13, June 29, 2023), the State Council of Quality has developed the Standards for Evaluation of Doctoral Programs. All interested parties are invited to submit their comments and suggestions within seven (7) days from the date of the notification announcing the opening of the written consultation. All comments, suggestions, and proposals may be sent to the following email addresses: arianit.m.krasniqi@rks-gov.net lenda.hyseni@rks-gov.net In accordance with the principles of transparency, inclusiveness, and adherence to international standards, the Kosovo Accreditation Agency is publishing [...]

On 16 June 2025, a delegation from the State Council of Quality (SCQ) of the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA) conducted an official visit to “Ukshin Hoti” University in Prizren. During the visit, representatives of the SCQ and KAA met with the University Rector, Prof. Mentor Alishani, as well as members of the university’s senior management structures. The President of the SCQ, Prof. Hasnije Ilazi, emphasized the importance of fostering a sustainable partnership with higher education institutions. She noted that on-site visits are an integral part of AKA’s commitment to promoting a shared culture of quality, strengthening inter-institutional cooperation, and developing lasting [...]

On June 16, 2025, the State Council of Quality (SCQ) of the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA) held its 138th regular meeting, during which it reviewed the reports of international experts engaged in the evaluation process of study programs at higher education institutions in Kosovo. As part of this meeting, the SCQ examined and made decisions regarding the international experts’ reports for initial accreditation and reaccreditation of study programs. Additionally, the Council reviewed official complaints and requests submitted by higher education institutions in the Republic of Kosovo. The process was conducted in accordance with the standards and guidelines set by the KAA, [...]

Representatives of the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA) participated in the workshop organized by the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA), held on 11–12 June 2025 in Tallinn, Estonia. The central theme of the workshop was "The Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Quality Assurance Agencies," focusing on the opportunities and challenges that AI presents in evaluation and accreditation processes within higher education systems. KAA was represented at this significant European event by its Director General, Mr. Naim Gashi; the student member of the KAA Board, Ms. Shkurtë Bajgora; as well as division heads Ms. Merita Rama and Mr. [...]