Swiss Center of Accreditation and Quality Assurance in Higher Education (OAQ)

The purpose of the Swiss Center of Accreditation and Quality Assurance in Higher Education (OAQ) is to assure and promote the quality of teaching and research at the universities in Switzerland. It operates independently, and bases its work on international practices and research findings. It organizes and manages its own affairs under the terms of its bylaws and has its own budget.