Association of recognised accreditation and quality assurance agencies in Europe
News and events
ECA offer several online services for its members and stakeholders
Call for Board and Financial Committee Nominations
Dear members and observers, This year’s General meeting will take place in Cologne as part of the ECA Member’s seminar (16-17 June 2025). The draft agenda of
ECA General Meeting & Conference
This year’s General meeting will take place in Cologne as part of the ECA Member’s seminar, which will be marked with the 10th anniversary of the European Approach
Call for Board and Financial Committee Nominations
Dear members and observers, This year’s General meeting will take place in Cologne as part of the ECA Member’s seminar (16-17 June 2025). The draft agenda of
ECA General Meeting & Conference
This year’s General meeting will take place in Cologne as part of the ECA Member’s seminar, which will be marked with the 10th anniversary of the European Approach
Conference: A Decade of the European Approach – Reflections and Future Directions
In 2015, the European Approach for Quality Assurance of Joint Programmes was officially endorsed at the Ministerial Conference in Yerevan. Now, a decade later, the European
About Us
The European Consortium for Accreditation in higher education (ECA) is an association of recognised accreditation and quality assurance agencies in Europe. The vision of ECA is to act as an internationally acknowledged driver of innovation in accreditation and quality assurance in higher education. With its expertise, networking and services ECA contributes to the implementation of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), promotes internationalisation of higher education and “state of the art” activities of its members.
Services and Projects
ECA offers a range of services to higher education institutions and quality assurance and accreditation agencies and participates in (EU funded) projects.
Internationalisation
Internationalisation can contribute to the overall quality of higher education. ECA awards HEI with a Certificate for Quality in Internationalisation – CeQuInt.
Training Academy
Enhance your skills, boost your confidence and join a network of peers. ECA Training Academy offers a chance to update your skills.
Working Groups
Participation in working groups offers ECA members and observers the chance to learn from each other and discuss the latest developments and projects in QA and accreditation.
Webinars
Members and stakeholders are invited to take part in webinars to share knowledge and information on quality assurance and accreditation issues.
EU Projects
ECA contributes to the EHEA implementation and to international QA development through innovative project work and with a strong pool of experts.
Publications
ECA regularly publishes the results of its projects, surveys and good practices.
