Bosnian and Herzegovinian Higher Education-related Organizations

Government Regulatory Organizations

This uniRank category encompasses all federal, national, state or local government bodies and agencies that are responsible for recognizing, overseeing, regulating and/or funding higher education institutions. Examples of such government regulatory organizations included in this uniRank category are Ministries of Higher Education, Departments of Higher Education and other similar government bodies with the authority and responsibility to govern the higher education sector.

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The Federal Ministry of Education and Science of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FMON) is a central governmental body within the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, responsible for overseeing and regulating the education and science sector ... learn more

Ministarstvo nauke, tehnološkog razvoja i inovacija, Republike Srpske

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The Ministarstvo za naučnotehnološki razvoj i visoko obrazovanje Republike Srpske (Ministry of Scientific and Technological Development and Higher Education of the Republic of Srpska) is a governmental body responsib ... learn more

Ministarstvo obrazovanja i nauke Tuzlanskog kantona

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The Ministarstvo obrazovanja i nauke Tuzlanskog kantona (Ministry of Education and Science of Tuzla Canton) is a governmental body in Bosnia and Herzegovina, specifically within the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovi ... learn more

Ministarstvo obrazovanja, nauke, kulture i sporta Unsko-sanskog kantona

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The Ministarstvo obrazovanja, nauke, kulture i sporta Unsko-sanskog kantona (Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Una-Sana Canton) is a governmental body responsible for overseeing and regulating ... learn more

Ministarstvo obrazovanja, znanosti, kulture i športa, Kantona Središnja Bosna

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The Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture of the Central Bosnia Canton (Ministarstvo obrazovanja, znanosti, kulture i športa Središnje Bosne) is a governmental body responsible for overseeing and implementing policies re ... learn more

Ministarstvo prosvjete, znanosti, kulture i športa Hercegovačko-neretvanske županije

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The Ministarstvo prosvjete, znanosti, kulture i športa Hercegovačko-neretvanske županije (Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton) is the governmental body responsible for ... learn more

Ministarstvo prosvjete, znanosti, kulture i športa Županije Posavske

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The Ministarstvo prosvjete, znanosti, kulture i športa Županije Posavske (Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture of the Posavina Canton) is a governmental body responsible for overseeing and advancing edu ... learn more

Ministarstvo prosvjete, znanosti, kulture i športa Županije zapadnohercegovačke

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The Ministarstvo prosvjete, znanosti, kulture i športa Županije zapadnohercegovačke (Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the West Herzegovina Canton) is a regional government ministry in Bosnia and ... learn more

Ministarstvo za obrazovanje, nauku i mlade Kantona Sarajevo

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The Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Sarajevo Canton (Bosnian: Ministarstvo za obrazovanje, nauku i mlade Kantona Sarajevo) is the executive authority of the Sarajevo Canton government responsible f ... learn more

Ministarstvo za obrazovanje, nauku, kulturu i sport Bosansko-podrinjskog kantona

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Ministarstvo za obrazovanje, nauku, kulturu i sport Bosansko‑podrinjskog kantona (the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of the Bosnian-Podrinje Canton / BPK Goražde) is the cantonal executive body in ... learn more

Ministarstvo za obrazovanje, nauku, kulturu i sport Zeničko-dobojskog kantona

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The Ministarstvo za obrazovanje, nauku, kulturu i sport Zeničko‑dobojskog kantona (Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Zenica‑Doboj Canton) is the principal executive authority at the cantonal ... learn more

Odjeljenje za obrazovanje, Brčko distrikta

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The Odjeljenje za obrazovanje Brčko distrikta (Department of Education of the Brčko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina) is the central administrative authority responsible for overseeing education within the self‑g ... learn more

Accreditation and Quality Evaluation Organizations

This uniRank category includes public or private entities responsible for assessing and evaluating the quality, standards and performance of higher education institutions as a whole or of their specific programmes. Accreditation organisations typically have established criteria and guidelines that institutions must meet to be accredited. These criteria often cover areas such as faculty qualifications, curriculum, student services, infrastructure, governance and educational outcomes. The evaluation process usually involves self-assessment by the institution, peer reviews, site visits and documentation reviews. Accreditation is generally granted for a specific period and institutions must undergo periodic reviews to maintain the accredited status of the institution or its programmes. Quality evaluation organisations, also known as quality assurance agencies or quality councils, are similarly responsible for evaluating and ensuring the quality and standards of educational institutions and programs. They often assess institutions based on factors such as educational outcomes, faculty qualifications, research output, student support services, infrastructure and compliance with legal and ethical standards. Both accreditation and quality evaluation organisations may operate at the national, regional or international level. The evaluations conducted by these organisations serve multiple purposes. They provide information to prospective students, employers and other stakeholders about the quality and credibility of institutions or programmes. Additionally, these evaluations help institutions identify areas for improvement and implement measures to enhance quality. It is worth noting that accreditation and quality evaluation organisations can vary in their structures, methodologies and specific areas of focus. Different countries and regions may have their own accrediting bodies or quality assurance agencies, each with distinct frameworks and evaluation processes.

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The Agencija za razvoj visokog obrazovanja i osiguranje kvaliteta Bosne i Hercegovine (English: Agency for Development of Higher Education and Quality Assurance of Bosnia and Herzegovina, commonly ... learn more

Qualifications Authorities

This uniRank category includes government organisations or bodies responsible for setting and maintaining the standards and frameworks for qualifications awarded in a specific country or jurisdiction. These authorities play a crucial role in ensuring the consistency, quality and recognition of qualifications within the higher education system. Qualifications authorities develop frameworks that define the levels and descriptors of qualifications within an education system. These frameworks provide a clear structure for different types of qualifications, including undergraduate degrees, postgraduate degrees, diplomas, certificates and vocational qualifications. In addition, qualifications authorities support articulation and credit transfer processes, allowing students to move between educational institutions or programmes while preserving the value and recognition of their previously earned qualifications or credits. They also engage in activities related to the international comparability and recognition of qualifications. For example, they may participate in international frameworks such as the Bologna Process in Europe or global qualification recognition networks to ensure alignment with international standards and enhance global mobility for students. It is important to note that qualifications authorities vary from country to country, so their names, structures and responsibilities may differ. Some operate at the national level, while others have regional or sector-specific roles. In some cases, these authorities also have accreditation or quality assurance powers. Overall, the aim of qualifications authorities is to safeguard the integrity and value of qualifications and to promote a cohesive and standardised higher education system.

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The Centar za informiranje i priznavanje dokumenata iz oblasti visokog obrazovanja (Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian) – also known in English as the Centre for Information and Recognition of Qualifications in Higher Educa ... learn more

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