KIU Centre for Quality Assurance (CQA)

The Centre for Quality Assurance (CQA) of KIU is responsible for providing guidance and carrying out quality assurance activities and coordinating QA activities in align with the policy framework established by the Quality Assurance Council (QAC)( https://www.eugc.ac.lk/qac/) of the University Grants Commission (UGC) (https://www.ugc.ac.lk/) and Nonstate Division, Ministry of Education.
About the Centre for Quality Assurance

The Centre for Quality Assurance (CQA) of KIU is committed to providing the highest quality education and services to our students. Its primary purpose is to monitor, assess, and improve various aspects of the university’s operations to enhance the overall educational experience for students and enhance the institution’s reputation. It is pivotal in ensuring that our academic programs and administrative processes meet and exceed the highest standards.

The key aims are as follows

  • Establish and maintain strong Quality Assurance (QA) mechanisms that ensure the education system at KIU meets national and international standards
  • Foster a culture of continuous quality improvement within KIU by promoting sustainable practices that support academic and institutional excellence
  • Build a clear and detailed institutional profile informed by self-review and SWOT analysis of academic programs, facilitating targeted self-improvement initiatives and strategic development

Members of the CQA

Introduction

The Centre for Quality Assurance (CQA) of KIU is responsible for providing guidance and carrying out quality assurance activities and coordinating these activities in line with the National Quality Assurance Framework of Sri Lanka under the directions of the Quality Assurance Council (QAC) of University Grants Commission (UGC) further getting specific instructions from the Monitoring unit of the Ministry of Higer Education Non-State Division.

The Centre for Quality Assurance (CQA) of KIU is committed to providing the highest quality education and services to our students. Its primary purpose is to monitor, assess, and improve various aspects of the university’s operations to enhance the overall educational experience for students and enhance the institution’s reputation. It is pivotal in ensuring that our academic programs and administrative processes meet and exceed the highest standards.

Functions of CQA
Support the university and programme offering entities (units, departments, faculties, and institutes) within the university in preparation for external quality assurance, assessment, and accreditation requirements.
Members of the Senate Standing Committee on Quality Assurance (SSCQA) at KIU
Vice Chancellor KIU
Functions of the IQAC
Coordinate quality enhancement efforts across the faculty by collaborating with committees and departments, including Curriculum & Academic Development and Teaching & Learning Committees.
Members of the IQAC
Dean of the faculties (Chair of the committee)
Research committee / TTO members
Other Senate Subcommittees and Units Overseen by CQA
Staff Development committee
Research committee / TTO members

QA manual KIU January 2025

QA manual KIU January 2025

QA Reviews at KIU January 2025

QA manual KIU January 2025