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National reforms in higher education

Republic of North Macedonia

14.Ongoing reforms and policy developments

14.4National reforms in higher education

Last update: 31 December 2023
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2023

Тhe draft Decree for the determination of the scientific research fields of the third level (areas) are in progress, as a supplement to the two levels of the International Frascati Classification is in Government procedure as part of the process for its adoption.

Rulebook on determining professional and scientific titles, in accordance with the Law on Higher Education has been adopted in june 2023.

Public call for the selection of foreign experts for the implementation of external evaluation of higher education institutions and study programs was published on the Agency's website (with a deadline of 30 days) and Public call for the selection of students for the implementation of external evaluation of higher education institutions and study programs was implemented by the Agency for Quality of Higher Education (AQHE).

2022

In 2022 Rulebook on methodology, standards and procedure for accreditation has been adopted.

The Agency for Quality of Higher Education (AQHE) established a Register of foreign experts selected by the Evaluation Board for Higher Education based on an Open call for selection of foreign experts for implementation of external evaluation of higher education institutions and study programs in the Republic of North Macedonia. The purpose of the call is to establish expert commissions for external evaluation of higher education institutions and study programs in the Republic of North Macedonia.

The Agency for Quality of Higher Education (AQHE) established a Register of students selected by the Evaluation Board for Higher Education based on an Open call for selection of students for implementation of external evaluation of higher education institutions and study programs in the Republic of North Macedonia. The purpose of the call is to establish expert commissions for external evaluation of higher education institutions and study programs in the Republic of North Macedonia.

EU Twinning Project “Further support to the implementation of the National Qualifications Framework” continued to support the national processes. Link with Eurydice results has been established.

 

2021

EU Twinning Project “Further support to the implementation of the National Qualifications Framework”

The EU Twinning Project “Further support to the implementation of the National Qualifications Framework” (MK IPA 17 SO 01 21) started in October 2021. This project is financed by the European Union and will be implemented within 27 months. The budget of the project is worth 1.500.000,00 euros.

The Beneficiary of the Project is the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of North Macedonia. A Consortium of three Member States – Lithuania, France and Slovenia with the expertise of other relevant authorities is responsible for the implementation of the Project.

The overall objective of the Project is further strengthening and operationalization of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) aiming to increase the employability, mobility and social integration of workers and learners in the Republic of North Macedonia.

This twinning project is expected to support the effectiveness of the NQF with special focus on:

  • Development and implementation of quality assurance (QA) process/procedures;

  • Transparency and governance of skills and qualifications in a lifelong learning perspective of general, Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Higher education;

  • Improving quality and better adaptability of education and training in line with the requirements from labor market needs;

  • Linking formal, non-formal and informal learning; and

  • Support the validation of learning outcomes acquired in different settings.

The project consists of the following 4 components:

Component 1 – Quality assurance of education and training in a LLL perspective strengthened.

Component 2 – Support to the further implementation and enhanced capacities of the National Qualifications Framework in accordance with the QA framework.

Component 3 – Operational and administrative capacities of NQF Administration for management NQF communication and awareness raising practices improved.

Component 4 – NQF Digital register interconnection and compatibility on National and EU level improved.