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Membership in International Networks

INQAAHE — International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education

In accordance with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. PD–76 dated 5 May 2025 “On Additional Measures to Improve the System of Quality Assurance in Education and the Provision of Educational Services,” the National Quality Assurance Agency for Education under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan has been assigned the task of expanding international relations in the field of quality assurance in education, joining international organizations in the field of quality assessment, and ensuring the international recognition of the national accreditation system.

To ensure the implementation of these tasks, and with a view to expanding the international integration of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the field of quality assurance in higher education and aligning the national accreditation system with international standards, the Agency held negotiations with the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE). As a result, on 4 May of the current year, the Agency officially obtained full membership in this network.

INQAAHE — International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education

INQAAHE was established in 1991 and currently brings together more than 300 quality assurance agencies from over 140 countries. Its headquarters is located in Barcelona, Spain. The network is one of the leading international platforms serving to develop global cooperation in the field of quality assurance in higher education, exchange best practices, and promote common approaches.

Within the network, international conferences, seminars, and training programmes are organized annually, and systematic exchange of experience among member organizations has been established.

1991
1991
Established
140+
140+
Countries represented
300+
300+
Member agencies
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona, Spain
Headquarters

The Agency’s full membership in this network is of significant importance for ensuring the institutional recognition of the education system of the Republic of Uzbekistan at the international level.

The central mission of INQAAHE is to develop and enhance the quality of higher education by supporting an active international community in the field of quality assurance in higher education. In its activities, the network focuses on advancing the theory and practice of quality assurance, promoting mutual understanding and exchange of policies and practices among its members, and strengthening quality assurance in the interests of higher education institutions, students, and society.

INQAAHE’s membership system consists of several categories. According to the official criteria, Full Members are organizations responsible for ensuring the quality of higher education institutions or educational programmes through external evaluation, accreditation, audit, or other forms of assessment.

In addition, INQAAHE also includes the categories of GGP Aligned Members, Associate Members, and Affiliate Members.

Full membership

Full membership enables an organization to participate fully in INQAAHE as a quality assurance agency. Organizations with Full Member status may participate in INQAAHE’s decision-making processes, access General Assembly documents, take part in INQAAHE events or host them, and promote their own events through the INQAAHE website.

Participation in Decision-Making Processes
Full Members have the right to participate in the activities of INQAAHE’s governing bodies and the General Assembly. GGP Aligned Members, Full Members, and Associate Members may participate in the network’s governing bodies with voting rights.
International Exchange of Experience
Members have the opportunity to exchange experience with quality assurance agencies from other countries, study best practices, and share their own practices with the international community.
Participation in and Hosting of INQAAHE Events
Full Members may participate in INQAAHE’s Biennial Conference, Forum, and other events, as well as host such events.
Professional Development and Access to the Expert Network
Full Members have access to INQAAHE’s Query Service and Support, consultant database, professional resources, and international expert network.
Access to Academic and Information Resources
Full Members receive annual issues of the academic journal Quality in Higher Education, as well as INQAAHE Bulletin and Communiqué information materials.
Project and Grant Opportunities
INQAAHE members may participate in calls announced by the network, including the Funding Scheme, QA Graduate Programme, and financial support programmes for participation in INQAAHE events.
Enhancing International Visibility and Reputation
Full Members may promote their events through INQAAHE platforms, use the INQAAHE name and logo in accordance with established rules, and gain greater visibility within the international quality assurance community.

To be admitted to INQAAHE as a Full Member, an organization must be an agency engaged in external quality assurance activities, have an organizational profile covering its activities and processes, provide legal documents confirming its operations, and demonstrate at least two years of experience in external evaluation.

In addition, the organization’s official website must be up to date and accessible in English.

INQAAHE reviews membership applications through its Membership/Member Services Committee.

The Agency’s full membership in this network is of significant importance for ensuring the institutional recognition of the education system of the Republic of Uzbekistan at the international level. As a result of this membership, the transparency and credibility of the national accreditation system will increase, and the international cooperation opportunities of higher education institutions will expand.

This, in turn, will contribute to the development of transnational education (TNE – Transnational Education) and the improvement of internal quality assurance mechanisms.

It should be particularly emphasized that the National Quality Assurance Agency for Education is the first and only national quality assurance body in the history of Uzbekistan to become a member of this prestigious international network. Achieving INQAAHE Full Membership within a short period demonstrates the international recognition of the Agency’s activities.

International Cooperation

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