Swiss higher education institutions are regularly evaluated on how they ensure quality. Quality assurance and accreditation procedures serve to systematically review and further develop these aspects – with the aim of guaranteeing transparent standards, strengthening trust in academic degrees, and continuously improving educational offerings. Accreditations confirm that an institution or a study program meets quality standards. They also form a basis for the recognition of degrees and titles, and thus for mobility within the European Higher Education Area. In the accreditation process, a panel of experts is involved, with one member of this group being a student.
There are different types of accreditation procedures. You will find an overview here.
Your Role as a Student
The perspective of students on study content, supervision, learning conditions, and opportunities for participation in their studies is essential. Their voice contributes to further developing and improving the quality of higher education in the interest of students.
Nominated students take part in an accreditation procedure as equal members of the review panel. Serving as a student reviewer is not only exciting and instructive – it is also fairly compensated (CHF 1,200 – 2,400). In addition, you gain valuable insights into quality assurance and higher education development, and you have the opportunity to contribute to high-quality teaching.
To participate in an accreditation procedure, you must be enrolled as a student or have graduated within the past 12 months. Additional requirements vary depending on the specific accreditation procedure.
You will receive all further information to prepare for your role after signing the contract.
Get Involved:
Open Accreditation Procedures
Find open accreditation procedures here and submit your application.
Found one that matches your profile?
Check the following information before applying:
Please only apply if you are available for all scheduled dates. The listed dates are binding and cannot be changed. Where no date is indicated, it will be agreed upon jointly. Travel and accommodation costs are covered by the agency. The procedure will be conducted in the indicated language. You are required to have language proficiency at C1 level.
Not sure if you meet the required C1 level? Check the requirements here.
Please note: For data protection reasons, you will only receive details about the procedure location and the university once you apply. You cannot take part in procedures at your own university due to a potential conflict of interest. Thank you for your understanding.
Unsure whether you fulfill the requirements for a procedure?
Please submit your application anyway. We will review it and get back to you.
No suitable procedure listed?
Please send us your CV anyway, and we will contact you as soon as we receive a suitable procedure. We look forward to hearing from you!
A CV is sufficient for your application. You do not need to submit a motivation letter — simply indicate which procedure you are interested in.
We will then forward your application to the responsible agency. The agency makes the final decision regarding the student representative.
We look forward to your application!
