Process & Requirements
Accreditation Process
The European Board of Accreditation (EBA) follows a structured, rigorous, and transparent accreditation process designed to ensure that only institutions committed to excellence and continuous improvement are recognized. Our process evaluates an institution’s quality, governance, academic or service standards, and overall effectiveness.
Below is an overview of the six key stages in the EBA accreditation journey:
1. Initial Application
Institutions begin the process by submitting a formal application form. This includes essential information regarding the institution’s:
Legal registration
Governance structure
Offered programs and services
Operational model
The EBA team conducts an initial screening to verify whether the applicant meets the basic eligibility criteria to move forward in the accreditation process.
2. Self-Assessment
Once accepted into the process, the institution is required to complete a comprehensive self-assessment based on EBA’s accreditation standards. This self-evaluation allows institutions to:
Reflect on their strengths and identify areas for improvement
Align their operations with internationally accepted quality benchmarks
Prepare for the external review process
3. Document Submission
The institution must provide detailed supporting documentation as evidence of compliance with EBA standards. These documents typically include:
Legal registration certificates
Organizational structure and governance policies
Academic or training curricula
Quality assurance and assessment procedures
Institutional performance and evaluation reports
These materials are thoroughly reviewed by EBA evaluators for authenticity and alignment with the self-assessment findings.
4. Facility Visit & Evaluation
A qualified EBA-accredited evaluator conducts an on-site or virtual facility visit to assess the institution in a real-world context. The visit includes:
Interviews with key personnel, faculty, students, and stakeholders
Review of infrastructure, learning environments, and administrative processes
Validation of submitted documentation and practices
This stage ensures that what is reported in documents reflects the actual operations and culture of the institution.
5. Review & Accreditation Decision
The evaluation report, along with the self-assessment and all submitted documentation, is presented to the EBA Accreditation Committee for final review. The committee:
Analyzes compliance with each accreditation standard
Evaluates the institution’s readiness and commitment to quality
Makes a formal decision regarding accreditation status
Institutions that meet or exceed EBA’s standards receive a formal certificate of accreditation.
6. Continuous Monitoring & Renewal
Accreditation is not a one-time achievement. Accredited institutions must engage in ongoing quality assurance through:
Regular submission of performance and compliance reports
Periodic re-evaluation or site visits
Demonstration of continuous improvement initiatives
This ensures that accredited institutions uphold EBA’s standards consistently and remain aligned with evolving best practices.
A Transparent, Impartial, and Rigorous Approach
At every step, EBA maintains a process that is:
Transparent – clear criteria, open communication
Impartial – objective evaluation by independent experts
Rigorous – adherence to internationally benchmarked standards
Our goal is to empower institutions to achieve and sustain excellence, integrity, and global recognition through accreditation.