THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ACCREDITATION PROCESS IN QUALITY ASSURANCE IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Accreditation is a systematic assessment process that confirms that higher education institutions or their specific programs meet quality standards. One of the main priorities of higher education institutions in modern times is to improve the quality of education and bring it into line with international standards. Ensuring quality is considered an essential condition for the sustainable development of the education system. Quality assurance aims not only to improve the educational process, but also to ensure that students' knowledge, skills and competencies meet the requirements of the labor market. In this regard, the accreditation mechanism allows for a systematic assessment of the activities of higher education institutions and to take important steps to improve quality.