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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 [...]

During the General Assembly of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA), held from April 9 to 11, 2025, in Paphos, Cyprus, with delegations from over 40 countries in attendance, the publication “The Role of ENQA’s Evaluation in the Development of the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA)” was officially presented. The presentation was conducted by the President of the State Council of Quality (SCQ), Professor Hasnije Ilazi, and the Director General of the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA), Naim Gashi. This presentation highlighted the concrete results of the reforms implemented by KAA since its last evaluation by ENQA, including the [...]

On April 7, 2025, the President of the State Council of Quality (SCQ), Professor Hasnije Ilazi, and the Director General of the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA), Naim Gashi, were received at the University of Zagreb by the Vice-Rector for International Cooperation, Professor Jurica Pavičić. The meeting served as a valuable platform for a fruitful exchange on Croatia’s experiences in the development and implementation of joint and double degree programs in higher education. Professor Ilazi emphasized that the KAA is currently in the process of drafting new regulations and guidelines that will enable higher education institutions in Kosovo to establish joint and [...]

The leadership of the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA) participated in a seminar organized by the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA), where they presented Kosovo’s experience with the external evaluation process and its impact on enhancing the quality of higher education. The seminar was hosted by the Spanish National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation (ANECA) and brought together representatives from ENQA, the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR), and quality assurance agencies from across Europe. The Kosovo delegation was represented by the President of the State Council of Quality (SCQ), Professor Hasnije Ilazi; KAA’s Director [...]

Based on Article 39, Article 40, paragraph 1, subparagraph 1.9, and Article 40, paragraph 3 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 approved the Draft Regulation on Monitoring and Post-Accreditation Procedures of the Kosovo Accreditation Agency. All interested parties are invited to submit their comments and suggestions within fifteen (15) 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: Fjolle.ajeti@rks-gov.net Sadik.bytyqi@rks-gov.net In accordance [...]

The Head of the Division for Post-Accreditation Procedures at the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA), Milot Hasangjekaj, presented KAA’s successful experiences in post-accreditation procedures during the regular meeting of the Central and Eastern European Network of Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (CEENQA). "Post-accreditation procedures are organized to ensure that higher education institutions maintain their quality standards throughout the accreditation period. This process involves international experts, typically from the initial accreditation team, who assess institutional progress and compliance," Hasangjekaj stated in his presentation. The post-accreditation procedures at KAA aim to foster continuous quality enhancement in accredited programs and verify the implementation of [...]

In its 135th regular meeting, held on March 10, 2025, the State Council for Quality (SCQ) of the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA) approved the final version of the Regulation on Validation and approved the draft of the Regulation on Monitoring and Post-Accreditation Procedures, which will be submitted for public consultation. The SCQ reviewed and addressed all comments received from stakeholders regarding the Regulation on Validation prior to approving the final draft. This regulation outlines the procedures and criteria for validation in cases where a higher education institution applies for external evaluation at the institutional level or for study programs by an [...]

The Kosovo Accreditation Agency extends its best wishes to all teachers on March 7th, National Teacher’s Day, and to all women on March 8th, International Women’s Day.

The State Council of Quality (SCQ) and the staff of the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA), in a workshop held on March 3, 2025, conducted a comprehensive review of the Regulation on Monitoring and Post-Accreditation Procedures, with the overarching goal of ensuring continuous quality enhancement in higher education institutions across Kosovo. This Regulation aims to establish fair and transparent monitoring and post-accreditation procedures, fully tailored to the specific context and quality assurance system of Kosovo while remaining aligned with the applicable national legal framework. Additionally, it reflects international best practices and European standards for quality assurance in higher education. In accordance with [...]

On February 26–27, 2025, the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA) organized a workshop where the Regulation on General Procedures was drafted and discussed, and the review of the Code of Ethics was examined. The purpose of the Regulation on General Procedures is to ensure the regulation and standardization of all procedures related to KAA processes for higher education institutions and their programs in the Republic of Kosovo, in alignment with the highest international quality assurance standards. This regulation aims to establish a clear and transparent framework for accreditation processes, promote continuous quality improvement in higher education institutions, and ensure a high level [...]