The Official Gazette of the Principality of Andorra (BOPA) has published today the modification of the Regulation on the Organization of State Higher Education Degrees. This update introduces significant improvements in the processes of evaluation and assurance of the quality of higher education in Andorra, in line with European standards for quality assurance (ESG).

These modifications respond to the recommendations made by the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA) in the external evaluation report published in June 2023, as part of the process of AQUA’s full membership application to this institution.

The main modifications of the regulation are:

• A new mandatory monitoring process for study programs to ensure continuous improvement in the quality of degrees.

• The validity of study programs is now set at 6 years, establishing a clear cycle for their renewal.

• Publication of all evaluation reports, regardless of their outcome, to ensure transparency in accreditation processes.

These measures represent a significant advancement in aligning the Andorran higher education system with European quality assurance practices. Furthermore, they mark a step forward in AQUA's goal of achieving full membership in ENQA, reaffirming the Agency's commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

For more information, you can consult the ENQA external evaluation report here.