Frequently Asked Questions

The following frequently asked questions are based on inquiries from the general public that have reached EQAR. The list of questions and the respective answers are updated as appropriate. If you think a question is missing and should be added, please contact us.

General questions

• I can't find my university/study programme on your website.
• What does it mean if I can't find a QA agency on your Register?
• Why are there no agencies from country X on the Register?
• Can only European agencies be included on the Register?
• Can our organisation become associate member of EQAR?

Questions regarding Governmental Membership

• What is the role of Governmental Members in EQAR?
• Can we be a Governmental Member if our national quality assurance agency is not included on the Register?
• Can any country become a governmental member?
• How can we become governmental member?
• Which governments are already members of EQAR?
• What is the governmental membership fee and when does it need to be paid?
• Who should be our representative in the General Assembly?

Questions regarding the Application Process

• What are the requirements for the composition of the review panel?
• Does the external review report need to refer to the ESG?
• Which parts of the ESG should the external review report address?
• Do we have to translate our self-evaluation report?
• Which parts of our self-evaluation report need to be submitted?
• When are the application and listing fees due?
• Do we have to pay the fee with or without VAT?