The Quality Management System in Teaching and Studying

At the center of our quality management system (QMS) of teaching and learning is our dialogue-oriented participatory approach. It incorporates the entire university community, with clearly defined responsibilities, into the development and assurance of the quality of our study programmes. The goal is to ensure excellent teaching and studying conditions through a continuously learning system.

The basic pillars of our QMS are

at the system and control level and with central responsibility:

• the further development of the QMS,
• the functionality checks of decentralised quality management,
• discussions on future prospects between the faculties and the Presidential Board
• and the central evaluation of study programmes (examination and evaluation by evaluation commissions and accreditation decision by the Presidential Board).

at the degree programme/faculty level

• • decentralised quality management (dQM) of the faculties,
• the quality rounds and the involvement of external experts as part of internal programme accreditation,
• as well as the planning of study programmes with the introduction, further development and closure of study programmes.

The foundation of the QMS is formed by

• The mission statement for teaching and learning,,
• numerous evaluations and data,
• the statutory and internally agreed criteria,
• as well as active, regular opportunities for dialogue and participation.

The overall system is reviewed and managed by the University's Coordination Committee for Quality in Student and Academic Services (KASL). It acts as a central development, coordination and steering committee.

Something is still unclear? Use our glossary - system accreditation.

You can also find all processes and detailed descriptions in our QM handbook