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 the Law on Higher Education and the Law on the Kosovo Accreditation Agency, monitoring and post-accreditation procedures will be implemented to ensure that higher education institutions (HEIs) adhere to the established academic quality criteria and institutional standards.

The Regulation serves as a guiding framework for KAA, HEIs, international experts, and the broader public, facilitating a clear and structured approach to the continuous monitoring and assessment of institutions and academic programs.

Furthermore, this Regulation aligns with Standard 2.3 of the European Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ESG), which mandates that quality assurance agencies conclude the accreditation cycle with post-accreditation procedures aimed at fostering the continuous improvement of higher education institutions.

The draft Regulation will be reviewed in the upcoming SCQ meeting and subsequently submitted for public consultation, providing an opportunity for all stakeholders to contribute with comments and suggestions.