Accreditations and recognitions

Importance of accreditations

•    High-quality education:

Accreditations demonstrate that the university provides high-quality education and continuously strives to improve. This gives students the assurance that their programme meets national quality standards and that their degree will be recognised both nationally and internationally. 

•    Recognition abroad:

Accreditations raise the profile of Maastricht University in other countries. This can be important for graduates, as it means that their degree is also recognised internationally.

What exactly is accreditation?

Accreditations are official recognitions that indicate that an organization and programme meets certain pre-established quality standards. It is a form of independent quality control by a recognised accreditation body.

An organisation is thoroughly assessed on aspects such as:

• Expertise of employees
• Reliability and accuracy of processes
• Consistency and quality of services
• Compliance with international or national standards 

If everything meets the requirements, the organisation receives an accreditation certificate. This is regularly reassessed to ensure that quality is maintained.