19.10 What needs to be considered in the documentation in the accreditation report?

The presentation of the random samples in the accreditation report is an important final component of their implementation and is associated with a number of challenges.

The basis is initially to document the results of the random samples in the accreditation report, including the peer review conclusions on the functionality of the quality management systems (QMS) (see FAQ 19.03).

However, this alone has often proven to be insufficient for the informative value and comprehensibility of the random sample review. It is also extremely helpful to explain the reasons for the selection of study programmes and criteria.  
At the same time, the following applies in the sense of FAQ 19.03: The accreditation report does not have to contain a detailed description of the study programmes considered in the random samples, nor does it have to contain a detailed “second opinion” based on the accreditation reports in the programme accreditation.

Finally, a statement by the peer review panel on the following question is of central importance: Based on the findings from the random samples, can it be determined that the QM system systematically and reliably ensures the implementation of the formal and academic criteria for study programmes? And if this is not the case, the follow-up question: What conclusions can be drawn from this?