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Regulations Governing Non-State Institutions of Higher Education in Moldova

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The Ministry of Education and Research in Moldova has established regulations to ensure that non-state institutions of higher education meet minimum standards and provide high-quality education to students. Here are the key points outlined in these regulations:

Registration and Approval

Authorization Process

Non-state educational institutions must apply for authorization and meet minimum standards to operate in Moldova. The authorization process consists of two phases: Provisional Operation Authorization followed by accreditation.

Licence

Upon approval, provisional authorization is issued for up to five years. Higher educational institutions must apply for accreditation of the educational institution and study programs after the first promotion of graduates.

Financial Operation

  • Profit-Making: No information was found on profit-making.
  • State Support: An accredited private general educational institution benefits from state support.

Quality of Teaching and Learning

Curriculum Alignment

All higher education institutions must align their curricula with the National Qualifications Framework for higher education.

Staff Requirements

All academic staff at a higher education institution must comply with the state’s minimum experience and training qualifications requirements.

Equitable Access

  • Contract Requirements: To provide educational services against payment, institutions must enact a contract establishing all the legal rights and duties of the parties (institution, student, parents, or legal representative).

Quality Assurance, Monitoring, and Accountability

Governing Body Composition

The governing body of an institution of higher education must comprise a Senate, a Strategic and Institutional Development Council, Scientific Council, Faculty Council, Administration Council, and Rector.

Reporting Requirements

  • National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education and Research: The National Agency is responsible for the overall quality of education, including higher education.

Sanctions

  • Revocation of Authorization: If an institution fails to comply with the quality assessment, the government can revoke the authorization with the opinion of the ANACEC.

Overall, these regulations aim to ensure that non-state institutions of higher education in Moldova meet minimum standards and provide high-quality education to students.