EQUIS

Accreditation process

EQUIS accreditation involves a structured, multi-stage institutional review conducted by EFMD. The process begins with a self-assessment, during which the school compiles a Self-Assessment Report aligned with the ten chapters of the EQUIS Standards and Criteria. This may be preceded by optional pre-review advisory support from EFMD experts to enhance readiness. Next, a peer review visit is conducted by a team of international evaluators, who assess the institution’s compliance with EQUIS quality dimensions and submit their findings in a Peer Review Report. The report, including a recommendation regarding accreditation, goes to the Accreditation Board, which grants either a five-year, three-year, or no accreditation outcome. Following accreditation, the school is expected to pursue ongoing improvement, with a mid-term review for five-year accreditations or annual progress reports for three-year accreditations.