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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 [...]

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 [...]

Prishtina, Kosovo On behalf of the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA), we are pleased to invite you to participate in the Higher Education Conference 2025, under the theme: "Internationalised Higher Education: Overcoming Borders to Bring People Together" Conference Date: 30 September 2025 Location: Prishtina, Kosovo KAA warmly encourages you to save the date and join us for a dynamic exchange on enhancing quality and promoting internationalization in higher education. For further information, please visit: www.akreditimi.rks-gov.net or contact the agency directly.

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 [...]