The Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES) will hold its 2026 International Conference on 11 November 2026, under the theme “Quality Assurance for Joint Programmes & Cross-Border Collaboration: Practical Pathways for HEIs.” Bringing together representatives from higher education institutions, quality assurance agencies, and national and European organisations, the conference will provide a […]

The A3ES Newsletter No. 15 is now available, covering the period from July to December, and bringing together the main developments in the Agency’s activity throughout the second semester. This edition highlights initiatives and actions carried out in the fields of higher education evaluation and accreditation, quality assurance, as well as the participation of A3ES […]

The 2026 Activity Plan is now available for consultation. The A3ES Activity Plan for 2026 is part of the implementation of the 2025–2028 Strategic Plan, reaffirming the Agency’s commitment to promoting innovation in Portuguese and European higher education. The national context is marked by a significant legal reform, which requires greater transparency, efficiency, and international […]

AES Decision 63/2026 on “Establishment of the fee to be charged for the follow‑up procedure arising from the institutional evaluation process.” was published today on the Journal of the Republic (Diário da República). You can see the decision here