International Associate Membership is for higher education institutions recognised by their local quality agency/regulator - for example, through a letter of approval or a quality assurance report. It is suitable for those institutions who have not yet achieved International Quality Review (IQR) accreditation from QAA.
More details of what you can expect from International Associate Membership is shown on this web page. You might also like to read our brochure and watch our short film to find out more.
Publication date: 23 Apr 2024
As a International Associate Member you will have access to a range of resources, staff development and events which cover a broad area of activity centred on the themes chosen for the Membership year. These include:
As an International Associate Member, all your staff and students have access to the QAA Membership Resources Site. Here you will find a wealth of resources including briefings, research outcomes, country reports and materials relating to our events.
QAA International Associate Members can also submit a proposal to lead a QAA Collaborative Enhancement Project, which offers funding for groups of member institutions to work together to explore areas of shared interest and engage students. The next round of Collaborative Enhancement Project funding will open later in the year.
This calendar provides an indicative schedule of the key events and resources that are part of the International Associate Membership Programme for 2023-24.
Publication date: 20 Feb 2025
Being part of QAA’s International Membership allows us to share and learn best practice with a likeminded community of similar institutions around the world. As members, we have found QAA’s guidance and good practice papers particularly useful to develop and enhance our own practices. We plan to continue to use QAA’s resources to inform our policies, practices and continue to enhance and build upon the quality of learning, teaching and assessment.
To become an International Associate Member, your institution will need to demonstrate that you are recognised by your local quality agency/regulator - for example, through a letter of approval or a quality assurance report. You will need to pay an annual fee. Membership fees reflect the number of students at your institution. The Membership year runs from 1 August to 31 July. For more information about membership fees, please contact us.
If your institution subsequently receives IQR accreditation status, you have the option to apply for Full International Membership in the current membership year, with the additional fee charged at a pro-rata rate for the remainder of that year.
The process for eligible institutions to join is quick and easy. If you are thinking about joining us, please contact our QAA Global Team who will be happy to discuss how we can help.
Find out more about IQR and the benefits it offers to your organisation and its approach to the quality of higher education.
Below you will find the QAA International Associate Membership Terms and Conditions.
Publication date: 22 Apr 2022
