Type of autonomous institution which may be subordinated to a Ministry, Academy or a university, concerned with scientific research, carried out on the basis of contracts and grants.
Operational variables referring to specific measurable characteristics of higher education institutions or programmes on which evidence can be collected that allows for a determination of whether or not standards are being met. There are: (i) indicators of economy (following and respecting ...
Document recording a student's scholarly achievement, i.e. the grades earned in all subjects.
Programmes drawn up in cooperation with foreign universities for preparing students at MA and PhD level.
The general process of a systematic and critical analysis leading to judgments and recommendations regarding the quality of a higher education institution or a programme. An evaluation is carried out through internal or external procedures.
A non formal dimension of education referring to the expansion of higher education beyond the nation-state borders, its connection to world wide information which may include dual/joint degree programs; branch campuses; and virtual, on-line education.
Education activities in the benefit of adult population covering a wide area of practices and methods that contribute to ongoing professional training, development of additional competencies and personality enrichment.
The most advanced form of postgraduate study leading to the highest academic degree- that of a Doctor, based on valuable, original scientific or artistic research. Various country-specific practices exist worldwide.
