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In accordance with the legally defined timeline, the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA) has officially launched the application platform for institutional and program accreditation, as well as for the declaration of academic staff for the 2025/2026 academic year. The application process will remain open until July 31, 2025. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are required to ensure the declaration of academic staff for all accredited programs and to submit applications for accreditation, re-accreditation, and validation for the upcoming cycle. Additionally, institutions must guarantee that the declaration of academic staff is fully compliant with the legal criteria and the regulatory framework of KAA. The [...]

The State Council of Quality (SCQ) of the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA), at its meeting held on 30 June 2025, approved the revised Standards for Doctoral Programmes as well as the updated Regulation on Monitoring and Post-Accreditation Procedures. This decision follows an inclusive and consultative process involving all key stakeholders in higher education in the Republic of Kosovo. The newly adopted PhD evaluation standards are the result of a comprehensive five-year review process initiated after the original standards were first introduced in 2020. The revised standards are structured across seven key areas: institutional framework, admission criteria, programme content, research environment, supervision, [...]

Pristina, 27 June 2025 – The Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA) has organized a training session to mark the launch of its new online application component for accreditation processes by Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the Republic of Kosovo. The training was conducted by Mr. Kastriot Ilazi, the Agency’s Systems and Database Administrator, in collaboration with the KAA’s technical support staff. Participants included vice-rectors and quality assurance coordinators from both public and private HEIs across the country. The newly developed digital platform enables remote submission of applications for institutional and program accreditation or reaccreditation, the declaration of academic staff for each study [...]

Based on Article 28 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 developed the Standards for Evaluation of Doctoral Programs. All interested parties are invited to submit their comments and suggestions within seven (7) 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: arianit.m.krasniqi@rks-gov.net lenda.hyseni@rks-gov.net In accordance with the principles of transparency, inclusiveness, and adherence to international standards, the Kosovo Accreditation Agency is publishing [...]

On 16 June 2025, a delegation from the State Council of Quality (SCQ) of the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA) conducted an official visit to “Ukshin Hoti” University in Prizren. During the visit, representatives of the SCQ and KAA met with the University Rector, Prof. Mentor Alishani, as well as members of the university’s senior management structures. The President of the SCQ, Prof. Hasnije Ilazi, emphasized the importance of fostering a sustainable partnership with higher education institutions. She noted that on-site visits are an integral part of AKA’s commitment to promoting a shared culture of quality, strengthening inter-institutional cooperation, and developing lasting [...]