Evaluation and accreditation

Preconditions for evaluation/accreditation by Hcéres

• Existence of an internal quality policy and appointment of a team to manage the operation 
• Conformity of the self-evaluation report, comprising the mandatory annexes, according to the recommendations of Hcéres and the agreed delivery deadlines. 
• A tailor-made budget

Procedure

If you would like Hcéres to perform the evaluation/accreditation of your institution or study programme, you will need to complete the following procedure:

1. Submit an official request, explaining the purpose, motives and context for the required evaluation/accreditation
2. Organise an exploratory mission, in advance, for Hcéres representatives
3. Negotiate and sign an agreement (contract) defining the timetable, as well as the technical and financial terms and conditions for the evaluation
4. Produce and deliver a complete self-evaluation report, comprising the mandatory annexes, according to the recommendations of Hcéres and the agreed delivery deadlines
5. Organise the on-site visit by the panel of experts (two to three days) according to the recommendations of Hcéres
6. Participate in the response phase prior to the publication of the final report.

Deliverables

Following its mission, Hcéres submits three deliverables:

• An evaluation report drawn up by the panel of experts, which sets out the strengths, weaknesses and recommendations. An initial provisional version will be produced for discussion with the evaluated entity prior to delivery of the final report;
• A reasoned accreditation decision pronounced by the Hcéres Accreditation Committee;
• A Certificate of Accreditation duly signed by the President of Hcéres.
• The evaluation report and the accreditation decision are published on the Hcéres website.

• Access the evaluation/accreditation reports