Spanish Higher Education-related Organizations

Government Regulatory Organizations

This uniRank category encompass all federal, national, state, or local government bodies and agencies that are responsible for recognizing, overseeing, regulating and/or funding higher education institutions. Examples of such government regulatory organizations include Ministries of Higher Education, Departments of Higher Education and other similar government bodies with the authority and responsibility to govern the higher education sector. These organizations play a vital role in ensuring the quality and standards of higher education institutions within their respective jurisdictions.

Ministerio de Universidades, España
Founded in 1979, the Ministerio de Universidades (Ministry of Universities) is a government ministry in Spain that is responsible for overseeing and regulating higher education in the country. Its main role is to ensure that universities and other higher education institutions are providing… learn more

Accreditation and Quality Evaluation Organizations

This uniRank category includes public or private entities responsible for assessing and evaluating the quality, standards and performance of higher education institutions as a whole or their specific programs. Accreditation organizations typically have established criteria and guidelines that institutions must meet to be accredited. These criteria often cover areas such as faculty qualifications, curriculum, student services, infrastructure, governance and educational outcomes. The evaluation process usually involves self-assessment by the institution, peer reviews, site visits and documentation reviews. Accreditation is typically granted for a specific period and institutions must undergo periodic reviews to maintain the accredited status of the institution or its programs. Quality evaluation organizations, also known as quality assurance agencies or quality councils, are also responsible for evaluating and ensuring the quality and standards of educational institutions and programs. Quality evaluation organizations often assess institutions based on factors such as educational outcomes, faculty qualifications, research output, student support services, infrastructure, and compliance with legal and ethical standards. Both accreditation or quality evaluation organizations may operate at the national, regional or international level. The evaluations conducted by these organizations serve multiple purposes. They provide information to prospective students, employers, and other stakeholders about the quality and credibility of institutions or programs. Additionally, the evaluations can help institutions identify areas for improvement and implement quality enhancement measures.
It's worth noting that accreditation and quality evaluation organizations can vary in their structures, methodologies and specific areas of focus. Different countries and regions may have their own accrediting bodies or quality assurance agencies with distinct frameworks and processes for evaluation

Agencia Andaluza del Conocimiento, Direccio´n de Evaluacio´n y Acreditacio´n
Established in 2011, the Agencia Andaluza del Conocimiento, Direccio´n de Evaluacio´n y Acreditacio´n - DEVA (Andalusian Agency of Knowledge, Directorate for Evaluation and Accreditation) is an independent unit of the regional Andalusian Agency of Knowledge (AAC). The aim of AAC-DEVA is the… learn more

Agencia de Calidad y Prospectiva Universitaria de Aragón
Established in 2005, the Aragon Agency for Quality Assurance and Strategic Foresight in Higher Education (Agencia de Calidad y Prospectiva Universitaria de Aragón, ACPUA) is an autonomous agency for the evaluation of higher education in the Autonomous Community of Aragón in Spain. ACPUA's geo… learn more

Agencia Nacional de Evaluación de la Calidad y Acreditación
Founded in 2002, the National Agency for the Evaluation of Quality and Accreditation (Agencia Nacional de Evaluación de la Calidad y Acreditación, ANECA) is a government agency in Spain responsible for evaluating and accrediting the quality of higher education institutions and programs. ANECA was… learn more

Agencia para la Calidad del Sistema Universitario de Castilla y León
Established in 2004, the Quality Assurance Agency for the University System in Castilla y Leon (Agencia para la Calidad del Sistema Universitario de Castilla y León, ACSUCYL) is the external assessment body for higher education in Castilla y León, Spain. ACSUCYL's mission is the assessment,… learn more

Agència per a la Qualitat del Sistema Universitari de Catalunya
Agència per a la Qualitat del Sistema Universitari de Catalunya (AQU Catalunya) or Catalan University Quality Assurance Agency is an independent agency responsible for the evaluation, accreditation and quality assurance of higher education institutions and programs in Catalonia, Spain. It was… learn more

Axencia para Calidade do Sistema Universitario de Galicia
Founded in 2001, the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Galician University System (Axencia para Calidade do Sistema Universitario de Galicia, ACSUG) is a public and autonomous organization with the main mission to contribute to assuring and improving the quality of the Galician University System.… learn more

University Associations and Alliances

This uniRank category encompass all organizations or collaborative networks that bring together multiple universities or higher education institutions with a common purpose. These associations and alliances serve as platforms for cooperation, knowledge sharing and advocacy within the higher education sector. They promote collaboration among member institutions, address common challenges and work towards common goals. University associations and alliances may operate at the local, national, regional or international level.

Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado
The Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado (AUIP) or Iberoamerican Association of Postgraduate Universities, is a network of higher education institutions in Spain and Latin America dedicated to promoting postgraduate education and research collaboration in the region.

The… learn more

Compostela Group of Universities
The Compostela Group of Universities (CGU) is a non-profit association of universities from around the world, established in 1993. The group is named after the city of Santiago de Compostela, Spain, where the first meeting of member universities took place.

The CGU currently has over 70 member… learn more

Global University Network for Innovation
The Global University Network for Innovation (GUNi) is a non-profit international network that aims to promote innovation and collaboration in higher education. It was established in 1999 as a joint initiative of the United Nations University (UNU), UNESCO and the Universitat Politècnica de… learn more

Grupo Tordesillas
Established in 2000, Grupo Tordesillas (Tordesillas Group) is a network of universities with the aim of promoting academic collaboration and cultural exchange among its member institutions. The group comprises 55 universities from Spain, Portugal and Latin America, including Brazil, Chile, Colombia,… learn more

Rectors, Vice-chancellors or Presidents Organizations

This uniRank category includes all associations or groups that bring together university leaders in executive positions. These organizations serve as platforms for collaboration, networking and collective advocacy on issues relevant to higher education leadership.

Conferencia de Rectores de las Universidades españolas
The Conferencia de Rectores de las Universidades Españolas (CRUE) is the national Conference of rectors of Spanish universities. Founded in 1994, it represents 76 public and private Spanish universities, as well as the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the Spanish National Distance… learn more

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