History

The Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ASCAL) is the public institution responsible for external quality assurance in higher education in the Republic of Albania. The Agency operates pursuant to Law No. 80/2015, “On Higher Education and Scientific Research in Higher Education Institutions in the Republic of Albania,” and Council of Ministers Decision No. 109, dated 15 February 2017, “On the Organization and Functioning of the Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ASCAL) and the Accreditation Board.”

Through its evaluation and accreditation processes, ASCAL contributes to the continuous improvement of academic quality and to aligning the Albanian higher education system with European Standards and Guidelines (ESG).