Our quality management
The organisation and operation of academic programs requires a high degree of quality.
As an internationally operating provider of programs for further education, high-quality content, compliance with the formal criteria and legal requirements, highest level of professionalism and customer orientation are necessary.
Quality Studies and Teaching
The University of Applied Sciences Burgenland is a state-recognised university. It has a valid certification of the internal quality management system by the Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria and is authorised in accordance with § 9 (1) FHG to set up university courses in the subject areas of its accredited university of applied sciences degree programmes. The quality assurance structures and procedures of the university degree programmes are integrated into the internal quality assurance and development of the universities of applied sciences.
This integration includes the following aspects:
To ensure a high standard of quality, the teaching content, lecturers and the organisation of teaching are evaluated on an ongoing basis. Based on the results, the Board of the University of Applied Sciences Burgenland implements suitable measures. This is done independently of all economic considerations.
The Board of the University of Applied Sciences Burgenland is also responsible for setting up the university courses. In a defined process, the detailed applications for new university courses, which are structured in accordance with the guidelines for the accreditation of regular degree programmes, are developed with a development team, then submitted to the Board and discussed and decided upon in a meeting of the Board.
The university courses are also subject to the process of regular internal reaccreditation implemented at the University of Applied Sciences Burgenland.
The academic degree awarded upon completion of a university course is determined in accordance with § 9 (8) FHG and assigned to the respective level of the European Qualifications Framework. The exact classification is shown in the final document ‘Diploma Supplement’.
The eligibility of academic degrees awarded can be viewed under the following link:
Quality management
Quality and continuous improvement are central components of our work. With the certifications according to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 21001:2018, we are committed to transparent processes, consistent customer orientation and high standards in education management.
ISO 9001:2015 is an internationally recognized standard for quality management systems. It ensures that our internal processes are clearly defined, designed efficiently and continuously optimized.
ISO 21001:2018 sets out specific requirements for educational organizations. It supports us in controlling learning processes in a targeted manner and improving them in the long term.
Our certifications underline our commitment to the highest quality and continuous development. They help us to clearly define processes, control them efficiently and achieve the best possible results for our students.
Our goal: to offer you the ideal conditions for a successful course of study through our continuously reviewed quality management.