Target area:	Higher Education Development
Sub-target area:	Quality Assurance
Target countries:	Kosovo
Duration:	January 2010 - January 2012
Partners:	University of Salzburg (grant applicant) University College Cork University Politehnica Bucarest Kosovo Accreditation Agency MESTK AAB-Riinvest College              Biznesi Institute Dardania College EVOLUCIONI – Professional High School FAMA College   ILIRIA College Pjeter Budi Institute TEMPULLI Professional High School UBT College UNIVERSUM Institute
Budget line:	TEMPUS IV Grant

Project description

The main objective of the project is to establish and/or strengthen the Quality Assurance Systems at ten Private Higher Education Institutions in Kosovo. The objectives of the project currently represent  a top priority for Kosovo, more specifically for the Ministry of Education Science and Technology. Strengthening the QA systems at these universities will significantly contribute to improvements in teaching and learning opportunities and administrative processes. Self-assessment procedures, establishing of a QA structure (including personnel), regular activities (e.g. Quality Assurance Day) and awareness raising constitute the core of the project.

Expert knowledge will be provided by partner universities from EU countries through constant communication and guidance, on-site visits and contributions to all materials produced for the purposes of the project.