QAA Accredited International membership terms and conditions
Publication date: 16 Dec 2021
As a member, you have access to exclusive events, workshops and quality assurance resources, helping you stay ahead of sector challenges and demonstrate your institution’s commitment to quality. This support helps your institution work more efficiently, reduce risk and respond to regulatory and sector change with confidence. Our international packages also give you access to new collaborations, partnerships, training and opportunities to strengthen your global profile.
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Accredited International membership
Exclusively for institutions that have achieved
Associate International membership
Suitable for institutions who have not yet achieved international institutional accreditation from QAA, but are recognised by their local quality agency/regulator
QAA membership is a cornerstone of our international strategy, acting as a globally recognised seal of excellence that validates the quality of our degrees. It lifts us from being a leading local institution to one that is globally benchmarked, signalling that we share the same quality standards as top universities in the UK and Europe. It also simplifies partnerships by building immediate trust with institutions who know our processes align with the European Standards and Guidelines (ESG). For recruitment, it gives students the assurance that their degree carries international currency, making us an attractive choice for ambitious learners seeking global opportunities.
Manjola Hoxha, Vice Rector for Quality and Inclusion, Polis University
Accredited International
The QAA membership year runs from 1 August to 31 July each year. To become an Accredited International member your institution will need to have international institutional accreditation from QAA.
Further information is set out in the terms and conditions.
Associate International
The QAA membership year runs from 1 August to 31 July each year. To become an Associate International member, your institution will need to demonstrate that you are recognised by your local quality agency/regulator – for example, through a letter of approval or a quality assurance report.
If your institution subsequently receives international institutional accreditation status, you have the option to apply for Accredited International membership in the current membership year, with the additional fee charged at a pro-rata rate for the remainder of that year. Further information is set out in the terms and conditions.
QAA Associate International membership terms and conditions
Publication date: 22 Apr 2022