International collaborations in higher education are becoming – and not only in the Bologna Area – increasingly important. Cross-border degree programme offerings are becoming ever more popular, international cooperation is increasingly serving as key proof of scientific quality in the field of research. To the extent to which international activities at universities are increasing, reliable proof of their quality is orientating itself in line with international standards with increasing relevance. The proof of verified quality facilitates access to networks in the higher education sector and is gaining in importance for activities in the international Higher Education Area. 

As a result of the constantly increasing demand and building on its international expertise, FIBAA has developed a verification process to support the universities: FIBAA's Institutional Audit delivers reliable proof of the quality of an institution's own performance measured against the usual international standards and benchmarks, and documents their efficiency and quality. 

In accordance with the Mission Statement of an autonomous university which has and uses its own decision-making and creative freedoms within the scope of the national guidelines, a university's key performance fields are 

• Commitment,
• Governance, 
• Organisation and Administration,
• Teaching and Studies,
• Teaching and Studies related support processes,
• Performance field Research and Development,
• Material and personal equipment,
• Financing,
• Quality Management and
• Publication / Public Relations. 

Each checked and documented with a focus on Strategy, Management and Efficient Performance. 

Our Brochure about Institutional Audit Procedure is available here. 

Target Group
The Institutional Audit initially addresses universities, but also takes higher education facilities into consideration (faculties, departments and business schools, etc.), insofar as these are self-regulated. It follows in line with the usual international "Benchmarks", thereby also allowing checks to be made to determine an institution's own resilience, including within national contexts and beyond to present a programme's internal quality. Institutional Audits are particularly relevant for internationally-orientated universities.

If you need a consultant to assist you with your quality management bevor you applicate for Institutional Audit, FIBAA recommands CHE Consult.