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Gicuilica in Belgrade: Easier Recognition of Serbian Diplomas and Greater Student Mobility
President of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA) Daniela Cristina Gîțuilică, who is on a four-day official visit to Serbia, met today with representatives of the National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Body in Higher Education (NAT) and emphasized that alignment with European standards is the foundation of the quality of the Serbian educational system.
TL;DR
- The alignment of Serbia's educational system with European standards is crucial for quality assurance, as stated by ENQA President Daniela Cristina Gîțuilică.
- Serbia's National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Body (NAT) is working towards regaining full membership in ENQA, a process that involves meeting European Standards and Guidelines (ESG).
- Full ENQA membership is expected to enhance the international recognition of Serbian qualifications, leading to greater student and teacher mobility and easier diploma recognition.
- Recent discussions have highlighted specific areas for improvement, such as the inclusion of a student representative in the appeals committee.
- The visit involved meetings with various Serbian stakeholders, including government officials, academic representatives, and students, to discuss legislative frameworks and the advancement of higher education.