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On November 18, 2024, the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA) initiated the institutional accreditation process at the University of Prishtina. This is the first accreditation to be carried out under the new accreditation standards based on the approved Law on the Kosovo Accreditation Agency. The team of experts assessing the University of Prishtina is led by Professor Melita Kovacevic from the University of Zagreb. The team also includes Deputy Rector Magdalena Platis from the University of Bucharest, Professor Mauro Zarreli from the National Research Council in Naples, Italy, and student expert Marija Vasilevska. This week, two teams of international accreditation experts will [...]

On 15.11.2024, the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA) hosted a comprehensive training session for experts who will participate in the institutional and program accreditation processes. The training focused on recent changes to accreditation standards and regulations, aimed at ensuring a clear understanding of the evolving criteria and compliance expectations. Participants also received detailed guidance on drafting evaluation reports and accurately calculating standard compliance. This initiative underscores KAA's commitment to maintaining high standards and continuous quality improvement in the sector of higher education in the Republic of Kosovo.    

On November 12, 2024, the Assembly Committee on Education, Science, Technology, Innovation, Culture, Youth, and Sports visited the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA). They were received by the President of the State Quality Council (SQC), Professor Hasnije Ilazi; the Director General of KAA, Naim Gashi; SQC member Mirlinda Batalli; and other Agency staff. The delegation from the Assembly included the Chair of the Committee, Ardian Gola; Vice-Chair Albena Reshitaj; and members of parliament Arjeta Fejza, Eliza Hoxha, and Arjeta Rexhepi. Professor Ilazi expressed her gratitude to the members of the Committee and the Assembly for approving the KAA Law, which has paved [...]

On November 1, 2024, national and international members of the Kosovo State Quality Council (SCQ) of the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (AKA) conducted an official visit to “Haxhi Zeka” University in Peja. During this visit, they met with the Rector, Professor Armand Krasniqi, as well as the institution’s deans and vice-deans. The meeting focused on the implementation of revised quality standards and other relevant issues concerning accreditation and collaboration between Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and the SCQ. While in Peja, the SCQ also held its 130th meeting, during which it reviewed and decided upon the reports of international experts evaluating doctoral programs, [...]

As part of the collaboration in the field of quality assurance in higher education, Naim Gashi, the Director General of the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (AKA), participated in the annual international conference held in Las Vegas with the invitation of Ahmad Zargari, President of the Board of the American Accreditation Agency - ATMAE. This conference is one of the most significant events in the United States regarding study programs in technology, management, and applied engineering. The conference presents an excellent opportunity for professors, administrators, students, and representatives from business and industry who are passionate about advancing their knowledge and skills in these [...]