Purposes and Fundamental Policies
In order to maintain and enhance the quality of education and research at universities in Japan and contribute to the development of their individuality and diversity, NIAD-QE conducts the institutional certified evaluation and accreditation of universities for the following purposes and policies.
Purposes
- To assure the quality of education and research of universities
- To enhance the quality of education and research of universities in keeping with their respective missions, promote improvement, and develop their strengths
- To assist universities in gaining public understanding of and support for their education and research activities
Fundamental Policies
- Establishment of the Standards for Evaluation and Accreditation of Universities
- Focus on educational activities
- Contribution to the development of individuality and enhancement of quality
- Emphasis on internal quality assurance
- Emphasis on learning outcomes
- Fair evaluation by peers
- Consistency with international trends in quality assurance
