Application process

Next applications will be considered by the Register Committee at their meeting in June 2018.

To prepare an application

  • Criteria for Inclusion
    Quality assurance agencies that wish to be included on the Register need to demonstrate that they operate in substantial compliance with the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG).
  • Guide for Applicants and Registered Agencies
    The guide serves as an explanation of EQAR’s official documents and procedures, gathering all relevant information for applicants in one place.
  • Application Forms and Documents
    Here you can find the application instructions and supporting forms to submit your application.
  • Checklist
    A checklist is developed for QA agencies, coordinators and review panels to ensure that all important steps for preparing and carrying out a review with the purpose of an application for registration or renewal of registration on EQARhave been met.
  • Fees
    See the fees for applicants and registered agencies.
  • Appeals Procedure
    Applicants may appeal decisions of the Register Committee on procedural grounds or in case of perversity of judgement. The applicant can appeal the rejection within 90 days of being notified of the rejection of an application.
  • FAQ
    See further information under ‘Frequently Asked Questions’

Steps of the application process

  1. Verification
  2. External review
  3. Submission of review report
  4. Register Committee considerations
  5. Publication of decision