On 14 May 2026, Academia successfully passed the renewal assessment of its quality management system according to the international standard ISO 9001:2015, which was carried out by SIQ Slovenia. The assessment covered the areas of short-cycle professional education, international development projects, training programmes, human resources consulting and employment.
Academia has a long-standing tradition in the field of quality. It was the first educational institution in Slovenia to obtain ISO certification back in 2001. More than two decades of systematic quality development today represent an important foundation for its educational, development and international activities.
The assessors found that Academia appropriately implements, maintains and develops its quality management system in accordance with the requirements of the ISO 9001:2015 standard. It is particularly important that no non-conformities with the requirements of the standard were identified during the assessment, which confirms the stability, orderliness and effectiveness of Academia's internal processes.
The report highlighted numerous positive findings, including a high collaborative culture, learning from one another, a positive working environment, active involvement of management in the domestic and international environment, maintenance of BTEC accreditation, development of current study programmes, proactive work of the student office and successful acquisition and implementation of national and international projects.
The assessment also particularly highlighted the advanced digital support for the study process, including advanced online lecture rooms, integration of artificial intelligence and a system for monitoring practical training. In addition, it was found that the number of students is increasing, in the current academic year by a total of 25% compared to the previous year, and that Academia graduates have good employability.
Stakeholder satisfaction also represents an important part of the quality system. The results of surveys of students, lecturers and employees typically exceed a rating of 4 on a 5-point scale, and the indicators show positive growth. The assessment also detected a positive working atmosphere and systematic care for the development of competences of employees and external collaborators.
"A successful renewal assessment without non-conformities is an important recognition of our work and proof that quality at Academia is not just a formal system, but everyday practice. We are pleased that the external assessment recognises our focus on students, collaborative culture, digitalisation, artificial intelligence, international excellence and continuous improvement," emphasised Academia's director Žan Dapčevič.
In accordance with the recommendations of the assessment, Academia will continue to improve its quality management system, particularly in the area of comprehensive monitoring of opportunities for improvement and further development of organisational excellence. A regular assessment of the system is planned for April 2027.
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Source: Academia (19. 5. 2026). Fotografije: arhiv Academie.
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