Reaccreditation 2028
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SUPSI has begun preparatory work for reaccreditation for the period 2028-2035. The first phase involves the preparation of a self-assessment report.
Planning
The reaccreditation procedure involves specific timelines, which are subject to change. Any updates will be published directly on this page.
- August 2025 - Approval of the organization and phases of the self-assessment procedure.
- September - December 2025 - Self-assessment by process managers.
- December 2025 - Decision by the Swiss Accreditation Council on whether to proceed.
- January 2026 - Workshop with representative groups of employees, students, and alumni.
- August 2026- Working day with members of the Executive Board.
- December 2026 - March 2027 - Approval of self-assessment report.
- June 2027 - Submission of self-assessment report.
- August 2027 - Preliminary visit by the expert group.
- September 2027 - Visit by the expert group.
- March 2028 - Decision by the Swiss Accreditation Council.
Self-assessment report
The Self-assessment Report is the central document in the reaccreditation process and aims to critically and collaboratively analyze the status and evolution of the Quality Assurance System (QAS). Its preparation involves representatives from all relevant groups within our community: students, alumni, faculty, researchers, mid-level staff, and administrative staff.
The report contains information, analysis, and reflections useful for assessing the degree of compliance with 18 quality standards. For each area assessed, it offers an analysis of strengths, weaknesses, and potential for development, with a view to the continuous improvement of the Quality Assurance System (QAS).
A special feature of the reaccreditation is the evaluation of a specific focus topic, which will be explored and analyzed in depth in the Report.
The Report forms the basis for the experts' evaluation and ensures a shared understanding of the quality requirements among all those involved.
Visit by the group of experts
The on-site visit allows experts to gain a deeper understanding of our Quality Assurance System and to assess its effectiveness in terms of the quality of teaching, research, and services.
The on-site visit is preceded by a preliminary meeting, during which staff members have the opportunity to meet the experts in an informal setting called “open space – meet and greet,” designed to encourage open dialogue and the exchange of ideas. This initiative provides an opportunity to identify new relevant topics and engage in constructive discussion.
The information that emerges during this meeting can be explored in greater depth by the experts during the on-site visit, if it is relevant to the quality standards.
The on-site visit lasts two days. The program, defined by the accreditation agency in collaboration with SUPSI, includes a series of meetings and working sessions of the expert group. During the visit, the experts meet with representative groups from SUPSI management, as well as students, alumni, faculty, researchers, mid-level staff, and administrative staff.
At the end of the visit, a debriefing will take place, during which the experts will present their general impressions and provide an initial assessment of the strengths and main challenges identified, without however expressing a final evaluation.
Following the visit, the expert group will draw up a report which, together with SUPSI's self-evaluation report, will form the basis for the Swiss Accreditation Council's decision.