International Standards

Methodology aligned to globally recognised frameworks.

QUALIORA accreditation procedures integrate principles from the leading international quality assurance frameworks.

ISO/IEC 17011:2017

Conformity assessment — Requirements for accreditation bodies

Defines the requirements for the competence, consistent operation and impartiality of accreditation bodies.

ISO 9001:2015

Quality management systems

Underlying quality management framework guiding QUALIORA internal operations.

WFME Global Standards

World Federation for Medical Education framework

Reference framework for accreditation of programmes in the health-sciences sector.

OECD Quality Framework

Quality assurance in higher education

OECD principles for transparent quality assurance in international higher education.

EQAR Principles

European Quality Assurance Register

Alignment with the principles adopted by the EQAR for cross-border recognition.

INQAAHE GGP

Guidelines of Good Practice

International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education good practice.