Quality Enhancement Framework

The Quality Board for Icelandic higher education was established in 2010 by the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture tasked with taking forward the development of a Quality Enhancement Framework (QEF) for the higher education sector in Iceland. In undertaking this work, the Board has worked closely with the Icelandic Quality Council for Higher Education, also established by the Ministry. In addition, informal discussions have been held individually with all the higher education institutions and with a range of other bodies and individuals associated with higher education in Iceland. The QEF is therefore firmly rooted in Icelandic higher education. Its design has also benefitted from drawing on European and wider international experience and expertise, and the framework is positioned at the forefront of international development.