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On 29 May 2025, during a workshop organized by the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA), the design and structure of the institution’s new website were officially approved. The development of the new website will be carried out by the contracted company, based on the approved design, and is funded by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) through the HEI 25 project. This initiative comes in direct response to feedback and requests from higher education institutions in Kosovo, which, during recent evaluations, emphasized the need for further enhancement of KAA’s digital presence. The new website will offer a clearer structure, regularly updated content, and [...]

At the workshop held on May 28, 2025, the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA) approved its Integrity Plan, aimed at enhancing the Agency’s overall performance by strengthening institutional accountability, simplifying procedures, increasing transparency in decision-making, limiting discretionary powers, upholding ethical standards, and establishing an effective system for staff oversight. The approved Plan addresses the identification and management of integrity risks within KAA’s core functions, outlining specific measures to prevent and mitigate such risks. The document represents a structured approach to building and fostering a culture of integrity within the institution. Its adoption marks a significant step toward establishing a sustainable system for [...]

On May 26, 2025 in Pristina, a workshop was held for drafting the 2026–2030 Strategy of the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA), with the participation of representatives from both public and private higher education institutions. During the workshop, KAA presented the achievements made in implementing the 2021–2025 Strategy, while representatives of higher education institutions discussed the vision and objectives of the new strategic document. This workshop is one of several planned activities organized by KAA as part of the drafting process for the new Strategy, which is expected to be approved by the State Council of Quality (SCQ) by the end of [...]

  On April 14, the State Council of Quality (SCQ) held its 136th regular meeting at the premises of the University of Applied Sciences in Ferizaj. During this meeting, Council members reviewed the reports of international experts concerning institutional and program accreditation and made the respective decisions accordingly. In addition, the Council addressed a range of requests submitted by higher education institutions and approved decisions related to the recommendations of the Appeals Committee. The meeting also included the evaluation of applications for the selection of new accreditation experts. An important point on the agenda was the discussion on the upcoming International [...]

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 [...]