International Quality Standards for Academic Institutions (IQS) develops clear, credible, and globally relevant standards for academic institutions.
IQS works to advance the quality of education by providing institutions with a trusted framework for self-assessment, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Learn More About IQSOur mission is to advance the quality of education worldwide by developing clear, credible, and continuously evolving standards for academic institutions. We believe every institution — regardless of size, geography, or resources — deserves access to a trusted framework for self-assessment, transparency, and growth.
Accreditation by IQS is a recognition of this commitment to quality — not the starting point of our work, but one meaningful outcome of it.
Our growing global network reflects a continued commitment to quality in education.
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