Within the framework of the Education World Forum 2026 taking place in London, the full membership of the National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education in one of the world’s leading international networks in higher education quality assurance — INQAAHE (International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education) — was officially confirmed.

INQAAHE is one of the largest global networks in the field of quality assurance in higher education, currently uniting more than 300 quality assurance agencies, accreditation organizations, and experts worldwide.

This membership signifies that Uzbekistan’s national accreditation system is aligned with international standards and globally recognized quality assurance principles.

Full membership in INQAAHE opens up a wide range of new opportunities:

It will strengthen the international recognition of diplomas issued by accredited higher education institutions, expanding graduates’ opportunities to continue their education and professional careers abroad;

The international recognition of state accreditation outcomes will increase, facilitating universities’ participation in global rankings, accreditation processes, and international grant programs;

Opportunities for cooperation with leading foreign universities will expand through joint educational programs, dual-degree programs, and broader student and faculty exchange initiatives;

The membership enables the involvement of highly qualified international experts in accreditation processes through the INQAAHE network, which will further enhance the quality and transparency of state accreditation procedures;

It will broaden opportunities for improving the qualifications of national experts and for systematically studying advanced international experience and best practices.

This membership carries important strategic significance in elevating the quality of education, international integration, and global recognition of Uzbekistan’s higher education system to a new level.

The Forum activities are continuing. Stay tuned for more updates.