07.7 What regulations apply to joint programmes at system-accredited higher education institutions?

The system-accredited higher education institution can decide whether to quality assure a joint programme via its internal QM or by way of programme accreditation.

• If the higher education institution decides to apply for program accreditation, quality assurance for this study programme will continue to be carried out externally by an Agencies and not via the internal QM mechanisms of the system-accredited higher education institution. In this case, see the other FAQ 07
• Alternatively, the criteria of the European Approach can be applied solely via the mechanisms of the internal QM system. In this case, the special rules of procedure of the European Approach do not apply and no recognition decision by the Accreditation Council is required.

The system-accredited higher education institution must consult with the partner universities involved in the study programme and work with them to determine what requirements exist nationally for external quality assurance.