305 requests for prior accreditation of new study programmes 

The period for submitting applications for prior accreditation of New Study programmes to the Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES) ran from 1 February to 17 March 2025. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) submitted 305 requests for prior accreditation of New Study programmes (NCE/25), of which 89 Bachelor’s Degrees, 168 Master’s Degrees and […]

A3ES recognised by the World Federation for Medical Education – WFME

A3ES has just been recognised by the World Federation for Medical Education for a period of ten years, until 31 March 2035. The World Federation for Medical Education is an international organisation that promotes the recognition of medical programmes, covering undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing professional medical education, as well as distance learning. The application submitted […]

A3ES assesses study programmes in Macau

During the month of January, A3ES was in the administrative region of Macau to evaluate two study programmes at the University of Macau. The Master’s and Doctoral programmes in Design in Visual Communication Design were assessed by an assessment team that included Vasco lança, A3ES procedure manager, Eduardo Corte Real from the European University, Luísa […]

A3ES Information Session

Today A3ES organised a virtual information session for Portuguese higher education institutions on submitting applications for Prior Accreditation of New Study Programmes (NCE). The session was attended by 169 participants from 70 higher education institutions and is part of a series of initiatives aimed at helping to establish an environment of proximity and trust in […]

A3ES Management Board appointed

The A3ES Board of Trustees has renewed the mandate of the members of the Management Board for another four years. João Guerreiro (Chairman), João Queiroz, Helena Avelino, Anália Torres, Teresa Restivo and Miguel Faria took office today for the period 2025-2028.