Strategy and internal quality
The strategic objectives were determined by the Director of the Agency in cooperation with the heads of departments and employees. In setting the objectives, the Agency’s self-evaluation findings and the recommendations of ENQA experts from the external evaluation of the Agency were taken into account. The amendment was sent to all higher education stakeholders for comments, and the strategic objectives were also presented at the Agency’s consultation meetings. The Strategy was adopted by the Agency’s Council at its 224th session on 22 December 2025.
Mission of the Agnecy
Encourage higher education institutions and higher vocational colleges to meet internationally recognised quality standards and contribute to enhancing their performance.
Vision of the Agency
Co-create a level of quality culture in Slovenian higher and higher vocational education that will ensure that non-compliances with standards will only exceptionally be identified in accreditation and evaluation procedures.
Values of the Agency
- professionalism (P)
- transparency (T)
- development (D)
Strategic objectives for the 2026–2030 period:
1. Sectoral legislation and criteria of the Agency Council (D)
Implement the innovations introduced by the ZViS-1 in the Agency’s field of activity and consistently carry out the Agency’s tasks even after the entry into force of the new criteria adopted on the basis of the ZViS-1.
2. Quality standards and accreditation and evaluation procedures (P)
Strengthen the quality, consistency, development and consultancy orientation of accreditation and evaluation procedures by introducing innovations, updating standards and systematically training experts.
3. Thematic and Other Analyses (P)
Strengthen the Agency’s analytical, development and advisory role by developing a series of in-depth thematic and other analyses, engaging stakeholders, upgrading data sources and using modern information technologies.
4. Databases (P)
Extend the iNakvis and eNakvis information systems into a publicly open NAKVIS portal that will publish quality indicators in higher education on an ongoing basis and enable the use of analytical approaches for systematic quality monitoring.
5. International cooperation and challenges (P)
Strengthen the Agency’s international presence and visibility by actively participating in international associations and by setting up accreditation and evaluation procedures abroad.
6. Communication (T)
Strengthen the Agency’s proactive, strategic and multi-channel communication and collaborative culture to increase openness, accessibility and understanding of its work among key stakeholders.