QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM
The Quality Assurance System of the International Doctoral School is centralised, meaning it covers all official doctoral programmes affiliated with the school, of which our programme is one.
Quality policy and objectives
The quality policy and objectives of the EIDO stem from the importance of consolidating a culture of quality in higher education, and from its role as a determining factor in meeting the formative expectations of graduates and in gaining recognition in the academic, professional and social spheres in which they operate.
▼ Quality policy
- Maintain a training offer aligned with the demands, needs and expectations of society, consolidating high quality standards in its programmes without abandoning the academic foundations of the University based on the development of knowledge, critical thinking and innovation.
- Promote and disseminate research as a driver of knowledge advancement and social improvement.
- Drive the continuous improvement of the EIDO Quality Assurance System, incorporating the results of monitoring and accreditation processes.
- Encourage the participation and involvement of all stakeholders in the continuous improvement of quality.
- Strengthen the international dimension of doctoral programmes.
▼ Quality objectives
- Ensure that the admission profile and requirements for the programme are appropriate, clearly defined and properly communicated.
- Ensure that the training programme meets the needs of doctoral students and the demands of the environment.
- Monitor the progress and results of doctoral students and take the necessary measures to improve their performance.
- Uphold the quality of doctoral theses and the correct application of evaluation criteria.
- Guarantee the satisfaction of the various stakeholder groups linked to the programme.
- Promote public dissemination of the programme's results.
Quality manual
This is the main document of the QAS, setting out the quality policy and objectives, its scope, and the organisational structure and responsibilities in quality matters.
It also details the operational processes of the QAS (and the procedures that describe them).
It contains several annexes, which may evolve (be updated) independently of the manual.
Quality procedures
The procedures describe the operational processes of the QAS, that is, the activities carried out and their responsibilities. They develop and complement the quality manual and may include annexed documents.
They incorporate references to process results and indicators that enable data analysis for informed decision-making. Their management method is described in detail in procedure «XD-01: document control».
▼ Strategic Processes
▼ Key Processes
- XP-01 Programme design and verification
- XP-02 Programme monitoring, modification and accreditation
- XP-03 Programme suspension and termination
- FI-01 Learning and assessment of doctoral students
- FI-02 Mobility management
- FI-03 Thesis authorisation and defence
- AC-01 Admission
- AC-02 Student support and career guidance
- IP-01 Public information and accountability