Arab in Inspiration and Global in Scope
What is AROQA?
The Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA) is an international non-profit independent association established in Belgium in July 2007 with the fundamental objective of raising the quality of education in the Arab world. To this end, AROQA will:
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Establish links and work closely with international accreditation bodies to facilitate standard-setting, benchmarking and the dissemination of good practice across the Arab world and internationally
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Coordinate with local Arab accreditation agencies concerning accreditation standards and criteria
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Disseminate awareness for educational excellence in educational institutions in the Arab world
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Provide accreditation services to Arab educational institutions that will be highly acclaimed and regarded as the hallmark of excellence in education
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Participate in the establishment of a quality ranking system for Arab universities
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Disseminate mutual learning and good practice across the Arab world and internationally
Partnerships and Liaisons
AROQA will draw on the experience of well reputed International agencies. As an example, AROQA has signed an exclusive collaboration agreement with the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA). In addition, Memoranda of Understanding were signed with the Association of Arab Universities (AArU). Agreements with other international accreditation agencies in various specialties are currently being finalized and will be announced soon. AROQA has recently joined the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) in Belgium as a full member.