Reference Documents
In this section you will find all the documents needed to carry out your accreditation process if your institution or educational program is still being evaluated under the 2018 or earlier methodology.
Documents for Institutional Accreditation
Chronologically describes the stages and activities that form part of the institutional evaluation we conduct. Presents the methodology used, the steps to follow before, during and after the process, and mentions the recognitions an institution may receive.
Principles and standards for institutional accreditation and institutional functions 2018Document describing the working principles governing the organization, the categories for institutional accreditation and institutional functions, and the standards or good practice guides that an institution seeking quality recognition must meet.
Axes, categories and indicators for institutional accreditation and institutional functions 2018To specify and facilitate inter-institutional evaluation activities for accreditation, a mandatory basic module with four axes and 15 categories was defined, along with three optional additional modules based on institutional characteristics.
Documents for Educational Program Accreditation
Describes the working principles governing the organization, the evaluation categories for educational programs, and the standards or good practice guides that an educational program seeking quality recognition must meet.
General process for evaluation and accreditation of higher education programs in MexicoChronologically describes the stages and activities of the evaluation process. Explains the methodology used and the steps before, during and after the evaluation, showing the types of recognitions a program may receive.
Principles and standards for evaluation and accreditation of face-to-face programs 2018CIEES reference framework for face-to-face higher education programs (2018), organized into 4 axes, 12 categories and 51 indicators reviewed and assessed during the evaluation process.
Principles and standards for evaluation and accreditation of online programs 2017CIEES reference framework for online higher education programs, organized into 4 axes, 12 categories and 51 indicators.
Principles and standards for evaluation and accreditation of hybrid educational programsDescribes the working principles and good practice standards for hybrid educational programs seeking quality recognition.
Axes, categories and indicators for evaluation of face-to-face programs 2018The CIEES 2018 Methodology includes 12 analysis categories grouped into 5 axes; each category is specified through indicators or aspects that must be observed and assessed.
Axes, categories and indicators for evaluation of hybrid programs 2018The CIEES 2018 Methodology for hybrid programs includes 13 analysis categories grouped into 5 axes.
Axes, categories and indicators for evaluation of online programs 2017Specific methodology for the evaluation and quality assurance of online educational programs, evaluating both common quality aspects and specific criteria for distance programs.