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Prof. Dr. Eliza Stefanova participated in the conference "Deep Dialogues – Transnational Education: Exploring Globalization Strategies" held in Cardiff, Wales
Between 25 and 27 June 2025, the ...
In the city of Burgas, hosted by the Burgas State University “Prof. Dr. Asen Zlatarov” at the University’s College of Tourism, the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency held a roundtable to ...
Data-driven Quality Management and Intelligent Systems for Academic Processes and Flexible Decision-Making, 11 September 2025, Burgas
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On 11 September 2025, in the city ...
On the 10th of September 2025, a follow-up visit of experts from the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA) took place in the city of Burgas. The experts' visit was ...
NEAA participated in the ENQA General Assembly and the meeting of the BFUG Thematic Peer Group C on Quality Assurance (TPG-C on QA) in Brussels, Belgium
From the 22nd to 24th of October ...
Between the 4th and 6th of June, 2025, the first seminar of this year's edition of the Leadership Development Programme of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA ...
NEAA took part in the Panel on Research Governance – UDEF 2025
On the 22nd of May 2025 the the Regional Panel on Research Governance took place in the city of Bucharest, Romania. The panel was ...
Visit of WFME Team to the Medical University “Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov” – Varna
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In 2024, the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA) initiated a Recognition ...
NEAA Participated in the Annual ENQA Forum in Paphos, Cyprus
The NEAA took part in ENQA’s annual Member’s Forum which was held between 9–11 April 2025 in the city of Paphos, Republic of Cyprus. ...
NEAA Participated in the 4th Seminar for Agencies Recently Reviewed for ESG Compliance by ENQA
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On the 26th and 27th of February 2025, the 4th ENQA Seminar for Recently Reviewed ...
Meeting between the leadership of the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency and the Minister of Education and Science, Mr. Krassimir Valchev
20.02.2025 г., The Minister of Education and ...
Awarding of Institutional Accreditation Certificates to 18 Higher Education Institutions in 2024
In 2024, official certificates for institutional accreditation were awarded to 18 Higher Education ...
NEAA and NAQA (Ukraine) Sign Memorandum of Cooperation
The National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA) and the National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance of Ukraine (NAQA) ...
NAOA took part in the ENQA General Assembly in St. Julian's, Malta
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The annual General Assembly conference of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education ...
The President of NEAA attended ceremonies for the opening of the 2024/2025 school year
The President of NEAA – prof. Eliza Stefanova was among the official guests of the opening of the 20204/2025 ...
International Conference "Social Inclusion in Higher Education and Microcredentials," co-organized with MES, ARACIS, and BCRM
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On September 18-19, 2024, the international conference ...
Discussion on "Description and Assessment of the Global Landscape of Transnational Education (TNE)," jointly held between NEAA and QAA, with the support of the British Council
On September 19, 2024, ...
NEAA Participated in the International Higher Education Conference 2024 in Pristina, Kosovo
On September 24, 2024, the Annual International Conference on Quality in Higher Education 2024 took ...
The Bulgarian National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA), together with the Ministry of Education and Science, the Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education of Romania and the ...
Presentation of the START project during the 2024 INQAAHE Forum
During the 2024 International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE) forum, held between the 10th and ...
NEAA presented results from the START project during an international conference in Izmir, Turkey
On the 21st and 22nd of May 2024, the city of Izmir, Turkey, a Multiclass project conference ...
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On 04.03.2024 the "Career Days" forum was held in the building of the Faculty of Information Sciences of the University of Library Science and Information Technologies (UniBIT). The ...
The National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency announces positions for student internships in July 2024. The internship lasts 20 working days, unpaid, in-person and will take place in the period ...
NEAA took part in ENQA’s Members Forum 2024
Between 17 and 19 April 2024, the annual Members Forum of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA) was held in the ...
Presentation of the START project at the ENQA Annual Forum
During the annual Members Forum of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA), held between 17 and 19 April ...
„A Blueprint for a European degree“ Forum attended by the President of NEAA
On 29.04.2024 in Brussels, Belgium, the President of NEAA Prof. Eliza Stefanova attended the final event of 10 ...
President of NEAA visits Varna Free University "Chernorizets Hrabar"
On 24.04.2024, the President of the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency visited the Varna Free University ...
Presentation by NEAA of results from the START project at an international conference in Izmir, Turkey
On the 21st and 22nd of May 2024, the city of Izmir, Turkey, a Multiclass project ...
NEAA participated in the General Assembly of CEENQA for 2024.
On the 17th and 18th of May, 2024, the annual conference and meeting of the General Assembly of the Central and Eastern European Network ...
On 24.01.2024, the President of the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA), Prof. Eliza Stefanova, presented the rector of the University of National and World Economics (UNWE), Prof. ...
Meeting with representatives of the Medical University – Plovdiv and the Agrarian University – Plovdiv. Discussion with the prime-minister Acad. Nikolay Denkov.
On 19.01.2023 in the city of ...
With the decision of the Council of Ministers dated 04.10.2023, the composition of the Accreditation Council (AC) of the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA) is updated. The ...
he National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency and the Burgas Free University have jopintly organized a training seminar on the subject of:
“Specificity of NEAA’s novel criterion system ...
During 2023 NEAA together with the “Paisii Hilendarski” University of Plovdiv organized and hosted two separate training seminars for NEAA quality assurance experts. The subject of the seminars was ...
On December 10, 2019, the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA) organizes a national conference, titled "Perspectives and Challenges to Teacher Education in the 21st Century", which is ...
NEAA is pleased to announce that it is again registered in the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR) with a deadline of 28 February 2023. This membership is a recognition of ...
As of September 14, 2017, Prof. Dr Petya Lubomirova Kabakchieva was appointed Chair of the Accreditation Council and President of the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA) with a 6-year ...
At its meeting held on 22 February 2018, the Board of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA) decided to confirm the full membership of the National Evaluation and ...
On 09.02 the President of NEAA, together with the agency's project team and the other partners from Poland, Slovenia and Portugal, took part in the final dissemination seminar of the EIQAS ...
On 22-23 October 2015, the Sixth General Assembly of ENQA was held in Dublin, Ireland. A range of current issues was reviewed, e.g. the possibilities with the ESG 2015 and working with them as ENQA ...
On 9 January, a dissemination seminar within the framework of the European research and development project EIQAS (http://www.eiqas.com/, ERASMUS+, 2014-2016) will be held in Sofia. NEAA will ...
EIQAS
ENHANCING INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEMS
ERASMUS PLUS PROJECT2014 – 2016
Dissemination Activities
Seminar 2 – Sofia, Bulgaria
09 January 2017
at the:
Conference ...
On 9-10 October 2015, NEAA hosted a project management team meeting of EIQAS, the international research and development project which aims to enhance the systems of internal quality assurance of ...
At its meeting held on 16 April 2015, the Board of ENQA decided to renew NEAA Full membership of ENQA for a period of 5 years from 24 April 2014, when NEAA had been granted the status "Full member ...
The kick-off meeting of the ENHANCING INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEMS (EIQAS) Project Consortium was held in Warsaw on 13 Dec. 2014. It was hosted by the coordination agency, PKA. Invitees ...
Events
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TueJun172025
POLICY LAB: "HIGHER EDUCATION – A DRIVER OF INNOVATION AND REGIONAL TRANSFORMATION"
POLICY LAB: "HIGHER EDUCATION – A DRIVER OF INNOVATION AND REGIONAL TRANSFORMATION" On June 17, 2025, the Policy Lab Forum "Higher Education – Driver of Innovation and Regional Transformation" was held. This event was organized by the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA) as part of i... -
TueJan282025
Training Seminar: "Preparation of Documentation for Doctoral Program Accreditation Procedures"
Training Seminar: "Preparation of Documentation for Doctoral Program Accreditation Procedures" On the 28th of January 2025, the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA) held a seminar, hosted by the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS), on the topic of "Preparation of Documentation for ... -
ThuDec122024
Training seminar with representatives from higher education institutions offering programs in the specialty from the regulated profession (SRP) "Medicine"
On 12.12.2024, NEAA held an online training seminar with representatives from higher education institutions offering programs in the specialty from the regulated profession (SRP) "Medicine," in relation to the preparation of documentation for the program accreditation procedures. The seminar focused... -
FriDec062024
Accreditation and Evaluation in the Context of Transnational Education (TNE) between the United Kingdom and Bulgaria
On December 16, 2024, at 5:00 PM, an online webinar on the topic "Accreditation and Evaluation in the Context of Transnational Education (TNE) between the United Kingdom and Bulgaria" will be held. The webinar aims to foster collaboration and deepen the understanding of TNE opportunities between the... -
WedJun192024
NEAA Training seminar at Plovdiv University “Paisii Hilendarski”
NEAA Training seminar at Plovdiv University “Paisii Hilendarski” On June 19, 2024, a training seminar titled “Self-Assessment Report and Possible Evidence – Key Highlights” was held in the city of Plovdiv. The seminar was organized by the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency, with the Plo... -
MonMay272024
Round table on the topic "Challenges to the Development of Higher Education in Bulgaria"
Round table on the topic "Challenges to the Development of Higher Education in Bulgaria" On 27.05.2024, in the city of Varna, a round table was held on the topic "Challenges to the Development of Higher Education in Bulgaria". The event was organized by the National Evaluation and Accreditation Age... -
FriMay172024
Seminar on "Evaluation and Accreditation of Professional Fields and Specialties of Regulated Professions" Between NEAA and UNWE
Seminar on "Evaluation and Accreditation of Professional Fields and Specialties of Regulated Professions" Between NEAA and UNWE On 17.05.2024, the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) and the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA) held a joint seminar titled "Evaluation an... -
MonMar252024
Roundtable discussion on the subject “Quality of social work education within Professional field 3.4 “Social Activities”. Vision for effective training of social workers at Higher Education Institutions”
On 25.03.2024, a roundtable discussion on the topic "Quality of social work education in professional direction 3.4. Social activities. A vision for effective training of social workers in higher education institutions" was held in the city of Veliko Tarnovo. The event was organized by the National ... -
TueFeb202024
NEAA held an informational meeting with representatives of higher education institutions
On February 20, 2024, at 4:00 PM, the NEAA held an informational meeting with representatives of higher education institutions. The main purpose of the meeting was to clarify opportunities for correcting the most common inaccuracies in data extracted from the registers maintained by NACID. The meet... -
FriJan192024
Discussion between NEAA and representatives of Medical University – Plovdiv and Agrarian University - Plovdiv
Discussion between NEAA and representatives of Medical University – Plovdiv and Agrarian University - Plovdiv On 19.01.2024, a meeting was held in the city of Plovdiv between Prof. Eliza Stefanova, President of NEAA, Prof. Maria Shcnitter, Vice-President of the NAOA, and representatives of the rect... -
WedDec062023
Seminar on "European universities - trends and perspectives"
On December 6, 2023, a seminar on the subject of "European Universities - trends and perspectives" was held in the Rectorate of the National Sports Academy, Sofia. The event was hosted by the Ministry of Education and Science and the National Sports Academy. At the meeting, a special guest was Dagma... -
WedDec062023
Training seminar on the topic "Specificity of NEAA’s novel criterion system (institutional and programme) - overlaps and decisions" at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"
On December 6, 2023, at the Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski", a training seminar was held on the topic of Training seminar on the topic "Specificity of NEAA’s novel criterion system (institutional and programme) - overlaps and decisions". The seminar was initiated and organized jointly by the... -
WedDec062023
Second French-speaking Forum on Quality in Higher Education in Central and Eastern Europe, Tirana, Albania
On 6 and 7 December 2023, the second French-speaking Forum on Quality in Higher Education in Central and Eastern Europe was held in the city of Tirana, Albania, on the subject of "University Governance and Quality Assurance: Impact and Challenges for Better Employability of young people". The event ... -
MonDec042023
Meeting for European universities
On 4 and 5 December 2023, a round table on the subject "Meeting for European Universities" was held at the House of Europe, Sofia. The meeting was jointly organized by the embassies of France and Spain in Bulgaria, within the framework of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU, and was open... -
FriNov242023
Training seminar on the topic "Specificity of NEAA’s novel criterion system (institutional and programme) - overlaps and decisions" South-West University
On November 24, 2023, at the South-West University "Neofit Rilski", Blagoevgrad, a training seminar was held on the topic "Specifics of the new criteria system of the NAOA for accreditation". The seminar was initiated and organized jointly by the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA) a... -
MonNov202023
Discussion of the procedure for accreditation of a professional direction 7.3. "Pharmacy"
On November 20, 2023, at the Ministry of Education and Science a discussion was held on the topic of the procedure for accreditation of Professional Field 7.3. "Pharmacy". The meeting with representatives of the interested higher schools was organized by the National Evaluation and Accreditation Age... -
FriNov172023
Training seminar on the topic "Specificity of NEAA’s novel criterion system (institutional and programme) - overlaps and decisions" at the University of Ruse
On November 17, 2023, at the "Angel Kanchev" University of Ruse, a training seminar was held on the topic "Specificity of NEAA’s novel criterion system (institutional and programme) - overlaps and decisions". The seminar was initiated and organized jointly by the National Evaluation and Accreditatio... -
TueOct312023
Memorandum of Understanding signed between NEAA and QAA
During the 2023 ENQA General Assembly, which took place in Dulbin, Republic of Ireland, the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Bulgaria (NEAA) and Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education of the United Kingdom (QAA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The Memorandum was signed by... -
TueOct312023
NEAA took part in the 2023 ENQA General Assembly
Between the 25th and 27th of October 2023 in Dublin, Republic of Ireland, NEAA representatives took part in the General Assembly of ENQA, hosted by QQI, Ireland. The President of NEAA prof. Eliza Stefanova cast her vote on behalf of the NEAA, a member agency of ENQA, for the Vice-President and Board... -
TueNov122019
Effective Involvement of Stakeholders in External Quality Assurance Activities
NEAA representatives participated in the first working meeting on the European project "Effective Involvement of Stakeholders in External Quality Assurance Activities" (ESQA, 30 October - 01 November 2019).The project partners are the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (E... -
ThuOct242019
ENQA General Assembly
In the period October 17-18, 2019, the President of NEAA - Prof. Dr. Petya Kabakchieva and Kristiana Dedikova - expert of NEAA took part in the ENQA General Assembly, held in Yerevan, Armenia.The main discussion was on the topic "The Added Value of European Quality Assurance Cooperation - a Panel Di... -
MonOct142019
EQAR conference / DEQAR project
During the days of October 7th and 8th, 2019, Prof. D.Sc. Chavdarova - Kostova, Chair of the Standing Committee on Pedagogical Sciences and Social Activities, participated in a conference organized by EQAR, held in the Campus of Carlos III University.The main objective of the EQAR conference was to ... -
MonJun102019
Bologna Peer Support Group on Quality Assurance
During the period 27th - 29th May 2019, NEAA experts participated in a meeting of the Bologna Peer Support Group on Quality Assurance, Second Meeting, in Limassol. -
TueJun042019
The Role of Stakeholders in the External quality assurance
The President of NEAA - Prof. Dr. Petya Kabakchieva and the Chair of the SCPSSA - Prof. DSc Siika Chavdarova - Kostova participated in a workshop organized by CEENQA on the topic: The Role of Stakeholders in the External quality assurance in Kyrenia - Northern Cyprus on May 18 and 19, 2019. Good pra... -
WedMay012019
Ninth ENQA Forum of Members
On 25 and 26.04.2019, the President of NEAA - Prof. Dr. Petya Kabakchieva and the expert of NEAA – Christiana Dedikova participated in the Ninth ENQA Forum of Members held in Tallinn, Estonia.For more information and to get acquainted with the materials presented at the Forum – please read here: ht... -
MonNov262018
Ensuring the Quality of NEAA's Activity - Organizing the Work in the Standing Committees by Areas of Higher Education and the Standing Committee on Post-accreditation Monitoring and Control (SCPAMC) on Evaluation and Accreditation Procedures
On November 15, 2018, the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency, with the active participation of the members of the Accreditation Council and the Standing Committees, held a training seminar on the topic: "Ensuring the Quality of NEAA's Activity - Organizing the Work in the Standing Committe... -
ThuMar292018
Analysis of the Results of the Implementation of the New Criterion System of NEAA
The Standing Committee on Pedagogical Sciences and Social Activities (SCPSD) to the National Agency for Evaluation and Accreditation (NEAA) held a workshop on the topic: "Analysis of the Results of the Implementation of the New Criterion System of NEAA and the Perspective for the Development of the ... -
MonFeb262018
Forum "Universities - Business”
The Forum "Universities - Business" was held in Sofia on February 22-23, 2018, under the auspices of the Bulgarian Presidency of the European Union. With more than 250 participants from over 20 countries, it has celebrated 10 years of existence. The forum was organized by the European Commission in ... -
ThuJun012017
Process of external review
Since June 2017, NEAA has been in a process of external review by the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA).With this external review, NEAA aims to justify the compliance of its activities with the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher ... -
MonDec052016
Seminar in Lisbon
On 5 December, a dissemination seminar within the framework of the European project EIQAS (http://www.eiqas.com/, ERASMUS+, 2014-2016) was held in Lisbon, Portugal. NEAA took part as a project partner together with accreditation agencies, higher schools and organizations from Poland, Portugal and Sl... -
WedFeb112015
Site visit of the Review Panel, assigned by ENQA, February 2015
After having successfully passed the second A-type external review by the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA) in the period February 2014-Apri 2014, Bulgarian National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA) passed through a partial review of compliance of the Ag... -
MonDec152014
NEAA External Review by ENQA
With regard to the carried A-type external review of the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA) by a specially designated Review Panel, NEAA is publishing its Self-Еvaluation Report, as presented to the Review Panel assigned by the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Ed... -
MonDec012014
Meeting of PKA and NEAA authorities in Poland
On 25 – 26 November 2014 authorities of the Polish Accreditation Committee had the honour to host the meeting with representatives of National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of Republic of Bulgaria (NEAA). The meeting was focused on exchange of information on development of both agencies and ac...
