Our Quality Pillars
Scientific Thinking – Promote evidence‑based, critical inquiry.
Competence Development – Equip participants with practical, job‑ready skills.
Teaching Excellence – Enable educators to deliver high‑impact learning experiences.
Study Feasibility – Design programmes that are accessible, flexible and manageable.
Sustainable Resource Use – Manage time, materials and funding responsibly.
Service Orientation – Put learners and partner institutions at the centre of everything we do.
| Program Providers | Faculties and cooperating institutes ensure subject-matter expertise and quality in program design and delivery. |
| University Continuing Education (Department of Educational Transfer) | Supports programme and quality development, handling formal and coordinating quality assurance tasks, including: Advisory on program development Networking with university units and external projects Securing funding and reviewing project reports. |
| Educators | Engage in dialogue-driven quality assurance, incorporating: • Participant feedback and experiences • Key guiding questions (e.g., transparency, resource alignment, practicality) • Meaningful, feasible improvements. |
Accreditation of continuing education programs (master's degrees)
The system accreditation process at the University of Freiburg applies to continuing education programs and parts thereof (e.g., individual modules or CAS).
The University of Freiburg has successfully completed the system accreditation process carried out by ZEvA Hannover and is accredited (without conditions) until the end of the 2025/2026 academic year.
Quality and certification for Certificates of Advanced Studies (CAS)
CAS & DAS Programs – Accredited by the Baden‑Württemberg Quality Seal (2023/24)
Designed for professionals
Short, practical modules that blend the latest research with immediate workplace application.
- Baden‑Württemberg quality seal – recognised by the Evalag agency for excellence in continuing education.
Core Quality Criteria (SwissUni model)
| Criterion | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Impact orientation | Courses produce measurable changes in knowledge, behaviour and professional performance. |
| Target‑group orientation | Content, methods and learning culture are tailored to your specific profession or sector. |
| Flexibility | Formats adapt continuously to changing needs – study evenings, weekends or fully online. |
| Relevance & partnership continuity | Curriculum reflects current scientific discourse and is co‑created with industry and professional bodies. |
Quality‑Assurance Highlights
- Formal compliance – exams and credit allocation follow the DGWF transparency grid and ECTS standards.
- Academic level – bachelor‑ or master‑level (DQR 6 / 7) content that is science‑driven and transfer‑oriented.
- Recognition ready – clear qualification statements and a Diploma Supplement enable credit transfer to other universities.
- Qualified lecturers – instructors hold appropriate academic credentials and meet digital‑learning/adult‑education didactic standards.