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German Accreditation Council

We at the German Accreditation Council would like to introduce ourselves on the following pages and give you an understanding of our work.

The German Accreditation Council is a joint institution of the federal states for quality assurance in studies and teaching at German higher education institutions. As the central decision-making body, the Accreditation Council decides on the accreditation and re-accreditation of study programmes, higher education quality systems and Alternative Procedures.

Together with higher education institutions, Agencies, Students, Representatives of the Länder and Professional Practice, we promote the national further development of quality in studies and teaching. We also shape international cooperation in the field of accreditation and quality assurance in order to realize the idea of a common European Higher Education Area.

Events

Submission of applications for initial/concept accreditations

(up to 12 weeks before the 131st session)

Meeting Dates

2026

  1. Sept 23–24, 2026 (130th session)
  2. Dec 3–4, 2026 (131st session)

2027

  1. March 17-18, 2027 (132nd session)
  2. June 24-25, 2027 (133rd session)
  3. Sept 23-24, 2027 (134th session)
  4. Dec 2-3, 2027 (135th session)

Save the Date: Conference “Reorienting the Accreditation System in a Resilient Research System: Strengthening Internationalization and a Culture of Quality”

On November 5–6, 2026, the joint conference of the German Rectors’ Conference and the German Accreditation Council, in collaboration with the Foundation for Innovation in Higher Education and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, will take place on the topic “Reorienting the Accreditation System in a Resilient Academic System: Strengthening Internationalization and a Culture of Quality.” The event brings together representatives from higher education institutions, agencies, science policy circles, and other relevant stakeholders to discuss current reform needs and future prospects in the field of accreditation.…

Constituent meeting for the new term of office 2026 to 2029 and current resolutions in the Accreditation Council

The Accreditation Council met in Berlin on 12/13 March 2026 for its 128th meeting, which was the first meeting in the 2026 to 2029 term of office.…

Our Key Figures

20.427

Accredited study programs
Seal-System-accreditation

132

System-accredited higher education institutions

5

Alternative Procedures

FAQ - Frequently asked questions

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Relevant Publications

Specimen decree in the version of 21.11.2024, adopted by the 1st Conference of Science Ministers

Interstate study accreditation treaty

Version of the Fee Regulations of the German Accreditation Council dated July 11, 2018; amended on 19.03.2020, 28.09.2022, 14.04.2025 and 09.12.2025