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QAA offers independent peer reviews for international institutions outside of the UK. These have been designed to enable institutions to demonstrate that their quality assurance processes meet international best practice, leading to accreditation from QAA.


We are very much committed to embodying high-quality practices within our institution. We undertook QAA accreditation as a key milestone to demonstrate the high quality of the college's education provision and engagement. At ECAE, we look at the accreditation process as a powerful set of learning opportunities - as a learning process where we actually reflect on continuous improvement within the institution.

Dr May Al Taee
Vice-Chancellor, Emirates College for Advanced Education, UAE
Listen to Dr May Al Taee explain the motivation for applying for, and achieving, QAA international accreditation

International Accreditation: Senior Leadership Perspectives

30 September, 2025 09:30-10:30

 

This webinar will explore the motivations that drive institutions to seek international accreditation, the significant impact international accreditation has on long-term goals and strategies, and the critical role of senior leadership in building a commitment to excellence.

 

Our panel of senior leaders, from QAA-accredited higher education providers around the world, will share their insights and experience through lively discussion chaired by QAA's Chief Executive, Vicki Stott FRSA:

  • Professor Nazih Khaddaj Mallat, Vice President of Accreditation and Quality, AI Ain University, UAE
  • Professor Dr Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor, Amity University, India
  • Professor Bassam A Alameddine, President, Gulf University for Science and Technology, Kuwait.

 

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International Quality Review (IQR)

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International Programme Accreditation (IPA)

IPA enables an institution to analyse and improve the quality assurance systems that safeguard their programme. This supports development of the curriculum, helps student achievement, and can lead to the enhancement of internal academic processes.

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International Institutional Accreditation for ACE Impact

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International Programme Accreditation for ACE Impact

International Programme Accreditation for ACE Impact has been specially developed to provide institutions taking part in ACE Impact with an independent peer review which may lead to international programme accreditation by QAA.

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