Sweden
Swedish National Agency for Higher Education
Duration and levels of accreditation
6 years
Accreditation standards
http://www.hsv.se/download/18.4103c723118f5a4ec8f8000350/0804R.pdf
Medical education programs are graded using the following scale: unsatisfactory, satisfactory, very satisfactory, and excellent.
The aspects evaluated are:
- Decision-making process and financial management
- Willingness and ability to conduct quality work
- Study environment
- Curriculum
- The quality of the clinical training
- Conditions for educational development
Evaluation process
Panels of external assessors, self-evaluation, site visits, and written reports.
Outcome/consequences of accreditation
Mandatory
If the program does not meet the standards, the agency has the authority to revoke the right of the university to award degrees.
Description of accreditation organization
Independent Entity
Högskoleverket (Swedish National Agency for Higher Education) is the public authority that oversees higher education institutions (HEIs) in Sweden. The Swedish National Agency for Higher Education performs this task through a variety of mechanisms:
- Reviewing the quality of higher education
- Ensuring HEIs comply with relevant legislation and regulations
- Monitoring trends and developments in higher education
- Providing information about higher education
- Recognizing qualifications from abroad.
