Irish 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.

Department of Education and Skills of Ireland
Established in 1997, the Department of Education and Skills of Ireland is responsible for the development and implementation of education policies and programs in the country. It is a government agency that oversees the education system from primary to tertiary levels, including vocational and adult… learn more

Higher Education Authority
The Higher Education Authority (HEA) in Ireland is responsible for the funding and oversight of the higher education sector in the country. The HEA was established in 1972 and operates under the aegis of the Department of Education and Skills.

The primary role of the HEA is to allocate funding to… 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

Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine
The Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM) is an independent accrediting agency that accredits medical education programs in the Caribbean, Central America and South America. The organization was founded in 1995 and is based in Ireland.

ACCM's mission is to promote excellence in… learn more

Quality and Qualifications Ireland
Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is a public agency responsible for ensuring the quality and standards of the Irish higher education and training system. It was established in 2012 through the amalgamation of four existing bodies, namely the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland, the… learn more

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