Azerbaijan extends validity period of accreditation certificates of 5 universities

The period of validity of accreditation certificates of 5 universities has been extended in Azerbaijan.

Report informs, the relevant decision was made at the first meeting of the Accreditation Council of the Ministry of Science and Education in a new composition.

It was noted that the meeting presented reports and analyzes prepared by the relevant commissions based on the assessment of institutional accreditation conducted in a number of higher education institutions. In accordance with the results of the voting that took place following the discussion, the results of the institutional accreditation of the Azerbaijan Technical University, Baku State University, Azerbaijan State Economic University and Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University were recognized as "basically relevant" for the next 5 years, and the results of institutional accreditation universities were recognized as "partially compliant" and a decision was made to extend the accreditation for 2 years and re-accredit the educational institution after 1 year.

The Accreditation Council was headed by the Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullaev. The meetings of the Council are held in accordance with the "rules for accreditation of educational institutions" approved by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated September 28, 2010 No. 167. The meetings are attended by specialists from educational or relevant research areas, employers, students, representatives of ministries, organizations and departments , subordinate educational institutions, non-governmental organizations.

source: report.az