Institutional Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation is a mark of excellence for Higher Education Institutions that satisfactorily demonstrate their commitment to a comprehensive project in achieving their objectives and functions.
This process involves an exhaustive evaluation comparing institutional results against specific standards, carefully developed and periodically reviewed by academic and institutional stakeholders based on best practices nationally and internationally.
Backed by CIEES, this accreditation becomes a seal of trust and credibility for both the academic community and society at large, validating the institution's commitment to educational excellence while driving innovation and continuous improvement.
Evaluation Process
MY INSTITUTION IS ELIGIBLE IF
- It is part of the National Education System;
- It is not in the process of dissolution;
- Its institutional profile has been approved by its highest governing body;
- It has at least one graduating class.
FORMAL REQUEST
The institution sends an official letter accompanied by the evaluation request form.
SELF-EVALUATION STAGE
The institution receives access credentials to begin the self-evaluation process on the GAPES platform.
EXTERNAL EVALUATION VISIT
The institution receives the Peer Evaluator Committee (CPAE) for an on-site, remote or hybrid external evaluation visit.
ACCREDITATION DECISION
The corresponding Interinstitutional Committee deliberates the results obtained from the self-evaluation and the external evaluation visit.
DELIVERY OF EVALUATION REPORT
The institution receives from CIEES the accreditation result letter, the report and, where applicable, the accreditation recognition.
Evaluable Profiles and Modules
Our Institutional Accreditation methodology includes the evaluation of basic aspects that every Higher Education Institution must meet, plus five additional aspects evaluated according to the institution's mandate.
If the institution satisfactorily meets the requirements of the basic module and the applicable additional modules, CIEES grants an Institutional Accreditation.
The applicable modules are determined based on the institution's typology and corresponding profile.
Practical teaching institutions (TSU and Associate)
EVALUABLE MODULES
Basic Module
Outreach Management Module
Undergraduate teaching institutions
EVALUABLE MODULES
Basic Module
Outreach Management Module
Cultural Dissemination Management Module
Undergraduate and Master's teaching institutions
EVALUABLE MODULES
Basic Module
Research Module
Innovation Module
Outreach Management Module
Internationalization Module
Cultural Dissemination Management Module
Teaching institutions with doctoral programs and research
EVALUABLE MODULES
Basic Module
Research Module
Innovation Module
Outreach Management Module
Internationalization Module
Cultural Dissemination Management Module
Knowledge generation and application institutions (research) offering teaching programs
EVALUABLE MODULES
Basic Module
Outreach Management Module