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On June 16, 2025, the State Council of Quality (SCQ) of the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA) held its 138th regular meeting, during which it reviewed the reports of international experts engaged in the evaluation process of study programs at higher education institutions in Kosovo. As part of this meeting, the SCQ examined and made decisions regarding the international experts’ reports for initial accreditation and reaccreditation of study programs. Additionally, the Council reviewed official complaints and requests submitted by higher education institutions in the Republic of Kosovo. The process was conducted in accordance with the standards and guidelines set by the KAA, [...]

Representatives of the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA) participated in the workshop organized by the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA), held on 11–12 June 2025 in Tallinn, Estonia. The central theme of the workshop was "The Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Quality Assurance Agencies," focusing on the opportunities and challenges that AI presents in evaluation and accreditation processes within higher education systems. KAA was represented at this significant European event by its Director General, Mr. Naim Gashi; the student member of the KAA Board, Ms. Shkurtë Bajgora; as well as division heads Ms. Merita Rama and Mr. [...]

A delegation from the Higher Education Quality Agency of North Macedonia was welcomed at the Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA), where both parties agreed to strengthen regional cooperation in the implementation of European Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance (ESG) in higher education. The North Macedonian delegation, led by Ms. Hristina Serafimovska, Director of the Quality Agency, included Mr. Agim Ramadani, State Advisor for Higher Education; Mr. Ahmed Qazimi, Head of the Higher Education Sector; and Ms. Lupka Nedelkovska, Advisor for Higher Education. On behalf of KAA, the delegation was composed of Mr. Naim Gashi, Director General; Mr. Shkëlzen Gërxhaliu, Director for [...]

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 [...]