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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 [...]

On April 14, 2025, a delegation from the State Council of Quality (SCQ), from the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA), conducted an official visit to the University of Applied Sciences in Ferizaj (UASF). This visit was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen inter-institutional cooperation and to advance quality in higher education across Kosovo. The SCQ delegation, led by President Hasnije Ilazi, was welcomed by UASF Rector Agron Bajraktari, along with vice-rectors and senior university staff. During the meeting, President Ilazi briefed the hosts on recent developments at the Kosovo Accreditation Agency, emphasizing the initiation of the Strategic Plan 2026–2030 and the review [...]

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 [...]