Belgian Higher Education-related Organizations

Government Regulatory Organizations

This uniRank category encompass 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 include Ministries of Higher Education, Departments of Higher Education and other similar government bodies with the authority and responsibility to govern the higher education sector. These organizations play a vital role in ensuring the quality and standards of higher education institutions within their respective jurisdictions.

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The Direction générale de l’Enseignement non obligatoire et de la Recherche scientifique (DGENORS) is a key public institution within the Belgian federal structure, operating under the Ministry of the French Communit ... learn more

Vlaams Ministerie van Onderwijs en Vorming, België

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The Vlaams Ministerie van Onderwijs en Vorming (Flemish Ministry of Education and Training) is the government body responsible for overseeing and directing education policy in the Flemish Region of Belgium. Establish ... 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 their specific programs. Accreditation organizations 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 typically granted for a specific period and institutions must undergo periodic reviews to maintain the accredited status of the institution or its programs. Quality evaluation organizations, also known as quality assurance agencies or quality councils, are also responsible for evaluating and ensuring the quality and standards of educational institutions and programs. Quality evaluation organizations 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 or quality evaluation organizations may operate at the national, regional or international level. The evaluations conducted by these organizations serve multiple purposes. They provide information to prospective students, employers, and other stakeholders about the quality and credibility of institutions or programs. Additionally, the evaluations can help institutions identify areas for improvement and implement quality enhancement measures. It's worth noting that accreditation and quality evaluation organizations 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 with distinct frameworks and processes for evaluation

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The Agence pour l'Évaluation de la Qualité de l'Enseignement Supérieur (AEQES)or Agency for the Evaluation of the Quality of Higher Education, is an independent public agency established in 2004 by the Ministry of the French Communit ... learn more

European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education

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The European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA) is a Brussels-based non-governmental organization established to represent quality assurance (QA) agencies in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). Founde ... learn more

European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education

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The European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education (ENAEE) is a non-profit international association established in 2006 under Belgian law. Headquartered in Brussels, ENAEE operates the EUR-ACE® system, a decentralized f ... learn more

University Associations and Alliances

This uniRank category encompass all organizations or collaborative networks that bring together multiple universities or higher education institutions with a common purpose. These associations and alliances serve as platforms for cooperation, knowledge sharing and advocacy within the higher education sector. They promote collaboration among member institutions, address common challenges and work towards common goals. University associations and alliances may operate at the local, national, regional or international level.

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The Association Européenne des Conservatoires, Académies de Musique et Musikhochschulen (AEC) is a leading European cultural and educational network dedicated to higher music education. Established in 1953 and headquartered in Brusse ... learn more

Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research

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The Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER) is an international association headquartered in Belgium that unites leading universities of science and technology across E ... learn more

EFMD Global

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EFMD Global Belgium refers to the Brussels‑based headquarters and legal entity of EFMD Global (Formally the “European Foundation for Management Development”), a leading international non‑profit organ ... learn more

EURHODIP

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EURHODIP - the European Association of Hotel & Tourism Schools - is an international non‑profit association founded in 1988 and legally incorporated in Belgium with its registered office in Brussels. It represents mo ... learn more

European Association for the Applied Sciences in Higher Education

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The European Association for the Applied Sciences in Higher Education (EURASHE) is an independent international non‑profit association (AISBL under Belgian law), based in Brussels. It represents high ... learn more

European University Association

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The European University Association (EUA) is the principal representative body for universities and national rectors' conferences across Europe. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, EUA serves as a pivotal plat ... learn more

Groupe Coimbra

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Groupe Coimbra – Coimbra Group Belgium refers in practice to the presence of the Coimbra Group, a flagship network of historic multidisciplinary European universities, with its legal headquarters located in Br ... learn more

League of European Research Universities

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The League of European Research Universities (LERU) is a prestigious European network of research-intensive universities founded in 2002. Headquartered and legally registered in Leuven, Belgium, LERU brings to ... learn more

The Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region

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The Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region (ASPHER) is an independent, Brussels‑based international professional organisation dedicated to strengthening public health education, training, rese ... learn more

Vlaamse Hogescholenraad

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The Vlaamse Hogescholenraad, known since January 2021 simply as the Flemish Council of University Colleges or by its abbreviation VLHORA in historical documents, serves as the umbrella representative body for the thi ... learn more

Vlaamse Interuniversitaire Raad

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The Vlaamse Interuniversitaire Raad (VLIR)or Flemish Interuniversity Council, serves as the autonomous consultative forum for the five Flemish universities in Belgium—KU Leuven, Universiteit Gent, Universiteit ... learn more

Vlaamse Universiteiten en Hogescholen Raad

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The Vlaamse Universiteiten en Hogescholen Raad (VLUHR), known in English as the Flemish Universities and Colleges Council, is the statutory umbrella body for higher education institutions in the Flemish ... learn more

Professional and Industry Associations

This uniRank category encompasses organizations that represent specific professions or industries and play a role in evaluating and recognizing programs and courses offered by universities. These associations focus on ensuring that academic programs align with the standards and requirements of the respective professions or industries they represent. Professional and industry associations primarily operate at the national level, working with universities within their countries.

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The Société Européenne pour la Formation des Ingénieurs (French), known in English as the European Society for Engineering Education and in German as the Europäische Gesellschaft für Ingenieu ... learn more

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