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<\/a><\/p>\nOn 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 Ki\u00e7mari.<\/p>\n
The KAA delegation consisted of the President of the State Council of Quality (SCQ), Prof. Hasnije Ilazi; SCQ member, Prof. G\u00ebzim Tosuni; Director General, Naim Gashi; Director of Monitoring and Post-Accreditation Procedures, Shkelzen G\u00ebrxhliu; and Officer for Post-Accreditation Procedures, Fjoll\u00eb Ajeti.<\/p>\n
At Rikkyo University, the delegation was hosted by the university\u2019s President, Dr. Renta Nishihara, along with other senior representatives of the institution. The meeting focused on the exchange of experiences and best practices in quality assurance in higher education, as well as the potential involvement of Japanese experts in the evaluation of study programs at higher education institutions in Kosovo.<\/p>\n
Rikkyo University, also known as Saint Paul\u2019s University, is one of Japan\u2019s most prestigious institutions, founded in 1874 by Anglican missionary Channing Moore Williams. It offers a broad range of academic programs in the fields of arts, social sciences, and economics, and maintains a strong presence of international students.<\/p>\n
As part of the official visit, the KAA delegation also held a meeting at the Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo in Tokyo, where they were welcomed by Ambassador Sabri Ki\u00e7mari.<\/p>\n
The discussion centered on promoting the internationalization of Kosovo\u2019s higher education system through active participation in major international conferences and forums, to enhance academic cooperation and foster global academic exchange.<\/p>\n