ACCREDITATION

University accreditation is an activity initiated by an institution and executed by authorised and independent accreditation agencies. State accreditation of a higher education institution is mandatory and universities can also opt for international accreditation to work on improving quality and reputation building. The accreditation process requires rigorous self-evaluation and an independent and objective assessment of the overall quality of education ensuring that higher education institutions meet set standards and are trained to deliver students programs they offer. Accreditation emphasises quality assurance and commitment to continuous quality improvement.

Accreditation by authorised agencies confirms to parents, students, higher education institutions, employers as well as other parties involved that students obtained their diploma at a higher education institution focused on continuous improvement and quality standards in teaching, learning and research. Accreditation provides students with a chance to have their ECTS credits recognised at other accredited higher education institutions should they decide to continue their education within the European Higher Education Area, and beyond. Employers, as well as state institutions participating in the employment process, prefer candidates who acquired their degree at accredited higher education institutions.

Obtaining three accreditations during the 2019/2020 academic year, International Burch University confirmed its clear commitment to quality assurance figuring as the preeminent entrepreneurial university in Bosnia and Herzegovina. International Burch University is accredited by the following domestic and international accreditation agencies:

Institutional State Accreditation (BH)

In the academic year 2019/2020 International Burch University underwent an external evaluation carried out by a commission of experts appointed by the Agency for the Development of Higher Education and Quality Assurance of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Commission analysed the fulfillment of the criteria at the International Buch University and provided a recommendation on accreditation to the Ministry of Education and Science of the Sarajevo Canton (MONKS). International Burch University met all ten criteria analysed during the accreditation process, nine of which were fully met and one significantly, making it one of the top rated universities in our country.

After the MONKS issued the decision on accreditation (No. 11/05-38-4146-8/19 of 20th January 2020), the decision on entry into the state register of accredited higher education institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina was adopted at the session of the Commission for evaluation and compliance with the decision on Accreditation of HEIs made by the Director of the Agency for the Development of Higher Education and Quality Assurance on the entry of the International Burch University into the state register of accredited HEIs in BH. For more information on accreditation please see www.hea.gov.ba

British Accreditation Council – BAC (UK)

For more than 30 years, BAC has been the responsible agency for setting standards in the independent higher education sector and its accreditation has been granted to hundreds of universities both in the UK and around the world. BAC helps students, parents, agencies and all other stakeholders around the world to recognise quality education. BAC accreditation is a guarantee of high standards and confirmation that a higher education institution provides quality education.

The British Accreditation Council (BAC), a full member of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA), and the International Network of Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE) has awarded accreditation to the International Burch university on the basis of quality management and teaching. This is the guarantee that the International Burch University provides continuous student development as well as the infrastructure and resources permanently available at this higher education institution. For more information on accreditation please see www.the-bac.org

Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges & Universities – ASIC (UK)

ASIC, as an international accreditation body, accredits many institutions around the world, including Asia, America, Australia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East and beyond. ASIC is also an associate member of ENQA (European Network for Quality Assurance in Higher Education), and a member of EDEN (European Network for Distance Learning and E-Learning). In the UK, it is recognised by the UKVI as a member of the International CHEA Quality Group in the US as well as the British Quality Foundation (BQF).

The International Burch University obtained premier ASIC status with particular praise for its work. ASIC rated International Burch University as a high quality institution, ready to provide, in all of its segments, only the best to its students. ASIC international accreditation enables students to obtain a realistic picture of the university in terms of quality, resources, student support and ethics. For more information on accreditation please see www.asicuk.com