German Higher Education-related Organizations

The Senate Department for Science, Health and Care of Berlin (Senatsverwaltung für Wissenschaft, Gesundheit und Pflege – SenWGP) is a cabinet-level authority of the Berlin state government. It integrates higher educa ... learn more

Thüringer Ministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur

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The Thüringer Ministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur (TMBWK – Ministry of Education, Science and Culture of Thuringia) is the supreme state body for school education, teacher training, public youth services ... 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 Agentur für Qualitätssicherung durch Akkreditierung von Studiengängen e. V. (AQAS) is a German non‑profit agency headquartered in Cologne that conducts external quality assurance for higher education institutions ... learn more

Akkreditierungs-, Certifizierungs- und Qualitätssicherungsinstitut e.V.

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The Akkreditierungs-, Certifizierungs- und Qualitätssicherungs-Institut e.V. (ACQUIN) is a non-profit accreditation agency based in Bayreuth, Germany. Established in 2001, ACQUIN is authorised by the German Accredita ... learn more

Akkreditierungsagentur für Studiengänge der Ingenieurwissenschaften, der Informatik, der Naturwissenschaften und der Mathematik

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The Akkreditierungsagentur für Studiengänge der Ingenieurwissenschaften, der Informatik, der Naturwissenschaften und der Mathematik e.V. (ASIIN) is a non-profit accreditation agency based in Düsseldorf, Germany. Esta ... learn more

Akkreditierungsagentur für Studiengänge im Bereich Gesundheit und Soziales

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The Akkreditierungsagentur für Studiengänge im Bereich Gesundheit und Soziales e.V. (AHPGS) is a non-profit accreditation agency based in Freiburg, Germany. Established in 2001, AHPGS specialises in accrediting Bache ... learn more

Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation

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The Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA) is a non-profit international foundation based in Bonn, Germany, established in 1994. FIBAA is a prominent quality assurance agency speci ... learn more

Stiftung zur Akkreditierung

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The Stiftung zur Akkreditierung, officially known as the Stiftung Akkreditierungsrat (German Accreditation Council Foundation), is a public-law foundation based in Bonn, Germany. Established to overs ... 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 European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU) is a network of 14 European universities committed to fostering innovation, creativity and societal impact through collaborative research and education. Estab ... learn more

TU9 German Institutes of Technology

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TU9 – German Institutes of Technology e.V. is a prominent alliance comprising nine leading technical universities in Germany. Established in 2003, TU9 represents a collective commitment to excellence in engineering a ... learn more

Advocacy Organizations

This uniRank category encompass all entities or groups dedicated to promoting and advancing the interests, needs and value of higher education at various levels. These organizations work to influence policy, advocate for funding and support and raise awareness about the importance of higher education in society.

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The German Science and Humanities Council (Wissenschaftsrat, WR) is Germany's oldest science policy advisory body, established on September 5, 1957, through an administrative agreement between the federal government ... learn more

Other Higher Education-related Organizations

This uniRank miscellaneous category encompasses various entities and organizations that are related to the field of higher education but do not fit neatly into the categories above. These organizations play diverse roles and contribute to the advancement, support and development of higher education in different ways.

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The Conseil Européen pour les Langues (CEL), known in English as the European Language Council (ELC), is a non-profit international association dedicated to enhancing the quality and accessibility of language learnin ... learn more

Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst

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The Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)or German Academic Exchange Service, is Germany's largest support organization for international academic exchange. Established in 1925, the DAAD is a registered assoc ... learn more

Deutsch-Französische Hochschule - Université Franco-Allemande

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The Deutsch-Französische Hochschule (DFH), also known as the Université franco-allemande (UFA) in French and the Franco-German University (FGU) in English, is an international institution established in ... learn more

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