The trusted route to international credibility and collaboration through a commitment to quality
In a sector where every institution claims excellence, how do you stand out? QAA international accreditation is your competitive edge – an internationally recognised quality mark that builds trust, validates your reputation, and attracts high-achieving students. By evidencing your commitment to global standards, you can harness excellence for leadership, growth, and to develop strategically important partnerships.
We offer both institutional and programme accreditation.
Hear about the benefits of accreditation and how institutions have prepared for the process
IQA allows institutions to demonstrate they meet rigorous international standards through an independent peer review. It boosts reputation and global positioning, builds trust with students and partners worldwide, drives growth through enhanced recognition and internal development, and provides assurance for partnership expansion.
IPA enables an institution to analyse and improve the quality assurance systems that safeguard their programmes. This supports development of the curriculum, helps student achievement, can facilitate the enhancement of internal academic processes, and demonstrates excellence externally.
Our review enabled us to assure students and parents that all our programmes meet European standards. We are delighted to display the quality mark, which enhances our Institute’s reputation, competitiveness and global image.
Dr Vong Chuk Kwan, Rector, Macao University of Tourism
Accredited in 2016, reaccredited in 2022
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Listen to Dr Vong explain the motivation for applying for, and achieving, QAA international accreditation
Our world-leading expertise
A globally renowned quality agency
As the UK's apex national quality body for three decades, we have a unique field of expertise. We have extensive, specialist experience reviewing all types of institutions within one of the world’s leading higher education systems, and play a key role in developing and maintaining the UK’s global reputation for educational excellence.
Unrivalled expertise in institutional regulatory reviews
We have deep experience delivering institutional regulatory reviews in the UK, and transnational education (TNE) evaluations and ESG-compliant accreditation reviews all over the world. We are the leading European agency for institutional reviews, having delivered 2,000 institutional reviews over the past 20 years.
Extensive international connections and experience
With 35 international agreements with quality assurance agencies and ministries of higher education around the world, and having delivered bespoke work and projects in a range of national contexts for governments and institutions, we have a strong understanding of the operational landscape in many geographical regions and are well positioned to account for local, national and regional regulatory requirements.
Accreditations we've delivered around the world
We've provided institutional and programme accreditation for institutions in 18 countries around the world, helping them to achieve their strategic goals and turn quality into a competitive advantage.
Find out more about our completed accreditations using the map below. Open the legend by clicking on the menu button in the top left, then either select the label on the side navigation menu or click on a university logo on the map, to find out more information.
International accreditation for ACE Impact
The Africa Higher Education Centers of Excellence (ACE) is the first World Bank project aimed at capacity building of higher education institutions in West Africa. The ACE Impact Project was initiated to strengthen the quality and quantity of postgraduate education and applied research, in areas that are essential for Africa’s economic growth. Find out how we've worked with institutions in Africa to help them demonstrate that their quality assurance systems conform to international standards.