quality in switzerland
In the 1990s, Swiss universities began to introduce quality assurance measures for teaching and research. The introduction of the so-called Bologna process has encouraged Swiss universities to set up a quality assurance system to guarantee the quality of their teaching and research.
While the federal government is the guarantor of quality assurance at Swiss universities, it is the universities themselves that are responsible for the implementation and proper functioning of their internal quality assurance system. In order to reconcile their autonomy with their duty to be accountable and transparent, this internal quality assurance system is subject to an institution-wide accreditation evaluation every seven years.
quality assurance system at the InstitutE
The quality assurance system at the Institute is at one with its overriding goal of excellence and is underpinned by a strong culture of quality.
The pursuit of excellence is prominently featured in several institutional documents, starting with the Charter, where it occupies first place ahead of independence, critical thinking, engagement, and diversity. It is expressed in many ways, and constitutes an integral part of the institutional identity embraced by all members of our community.