STUDY PROGRAMME ACCREDITATION

What is study programme accreditation? 

HAKA offers programme accreditation at Bachelor, Master and PhD-level across all disciplines.

Each area, in turn, comprises of several criteria. The criteria can be modified so that they best comply to the legislation and national requirements of the particular country.

Requirements and Procedure for Accreditation of Higher Education Study Programmes

What is it based on?

HAKA conducts programme accreditation in accordance with European Standards and Guidelines (ESG) agreed upon across the European Higher Education Area. As an ENQA member and EQAR‑listed agency with long‑term experience both in Estonia and abroad, HAKA ensures that each evaluation aligns with European standards while respecting the local context and legislation. This combination provides a reliable and internationally comparable assessment framework. Achieving an international accreditation certifies that the individual programme complies withthe quality standards of EHEA.

HAKA accreditation decisions are listed in the Database for External Quality Assurance Register (DEQAR) 

What does it give to your institution? 

• Stronger international credibility
• Evidence‑based insights
• Enhanced transparency for stakeholders
• Alignment with European best practices

What is the process?

The following scheme is an example of the procedure. 

The time frame may vary from case to case and can be adapted to fit your specific needs. On average, the process takes about one year from the training until the accreditation decision.

Cost of accreditation

The cost includes self-evaluation training for the higher education institution, remuneration of experts, a follow-up, and administrative costs. Transportation and accommodation costs of the experts, which are related to the site visit, will be reimbursed by the higher education institution to HAKA based on the submitted invoice.

How to apply?