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European Commission report on quality assurance
24 September 2009: The European Commission has today published a progress report on quality assurance in higher education, looking at developments in external quality assurance at national and European level throughout the past three years. EQAR is encouraged to further its activities to increase transparency and trust in quality assurance.
27 July 2009: Applications from 8 quality assurance agencies received
In the third round of applications, eight quality assurance agencies working in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) have submitted an application for inclusion on the Register. The Register Committee, EQAR's independent body deciding on inclusion on the Register, will consider these applications at its next meeting on 30 September 2009.
Nine quality assurance agencies, operating in twelve European countries in total, have been included on the Register since April 2009. The next deadline for applications will be in early February 2010.
Information for applicants
Register of quality assurance agencies
11 June 2009: Updated Guide for Applicants available
Following up on initial feedback gathered from those quality assurance agencies who have already used the EQAR Guide for Applicants to make an application, an updated version has been published on 11 June 2009. While EQAR's criteria for inclusion remain unchanged, some explanations have been revised or extended for greater clarity.
Updated Guide for Applicants [PDF]
29 April 2009: EQAR publishes Annual Report 2008
On the occassion of the Bologna Process ministerial conference on 28/29 April 2009 in Leuven and Louvain-La-Neuve, EQAR published its first Annual Report, covering the founding of the organisation and the new association's activities in 2008.
15 April 2009: EQAR now lists nine quality assurance agencies
- Register Committee meeting
Six quality agencies accepted at the Register Committee's 4/5 April meeting
Three agencies have already been listed on EQAR since December 2008. With the latest additions, the Register features nine quality assurance agencies that are active in twelve European countries. EQAR's application process and decision making are explained further in a Communiqué from the Chair of the Register Committee.
Press release of 15/4/09: EQAR now lists nine quality assurance agencies | PDF
Communiqué from the Chair of the Register Committee [15 April 2009, PDF]
Register of quality assurance agencies
EQAR General Assembly held on 25 March 2009 in Praha
EQAR's members convened for their 2nd General Assembly on 25 March 2009 in Praha. EQAR's first Annual Report, covering activities in 2008, was presented to members in Praha and will be published in late April 2009.
As the new representative of ESU, Bruno Carapinha was by-elected to the Executive Board. He will take over as President of the Executive Board from 1 April 2009.
16 February 2009: New EQAR office officially opened
The new EQAR office on Avenue d'Auderghem/Oudergemselaan (Brussels/Etterbeek) was officially opened with a reception on 16 February 2009. Approximately 40 Brussels-based partners followed the invitation to celebrate this important step in the development of EQAR. more...
Application deadlines
The deadline for applications for inclusion on EQAR to be considered at the Register Committee's April meeting has passed. The next deadline will be in late July/early August, applications will be considered in September/October.
Information for applicants
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) for applicants (updated 15/01/2009)
5 December 2008: First quality assurance agencies included on EQAR
- Corvinus University
The first three quality assurance agencies have been included on the new European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR) since Friday, 5 December 2008.
EQAR’s Register Committee considered the first applications for inclusion on EQAR at its meeting on 22/23 November 2008 at Corvinus University of Budapest. Following a thorough analysis, three agencies could be accepted at the meeting. more...
Communiqué from the Chair of the Register Committee [PDF]
Register of quality assurance agencies
Quality assurance agencies invited to apply
Quality assurance agencies are now invited to apply for inclusion on EQAR. The relevant Procedures for Applications and a practical Guide for Applicants have been published on 8 August 2008.
The Register Committee will consider applications that were submitted by the first deadline for applications, 3 October 2008, in November 2008. The next deadline for applications will be in the beginning of 2009.
Press release, 11 August 2008: EQAR now open for applications | PDF
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) for applicants (16 September 2008)
Further information
General Assembly held in Sarajevo on 25 June 2008
- © D. Wabyick
About 40 representatives of the EQAR association members convened for the first General Assembly in Sarajevo on 25 June 2008. The main objective of the meeting was a consultation on EQAR's future Procedures for Applications, which will guide the Register Committee and EQAR's other bodies in handling applications for inclusion on the register. more ...
March 2008: EQAR founded by the E4 Group
- Signing of EQAR's statutes / © B. Uhart
EQAR has been founded as International Non-profit Association (aisbl / ivzw) by the representatives of the E4 Group, comprising ENQA, ESU, EUA and EURASHE, on 4 March 2008. Please see the press release by the founders of EQAR for further information. A presentation on EQAR's structure and operations held at the founding event is available for download. more...
