http://www.akkreditierungsrat.de/
Accreditation of study programs: 8 years
System accreditation: 8 years
Alternative procedures: up to 8 years
According to the European Standards and Guidelines (ESG), the accreditation process contains a self-evaluation, a site visit, and a report by independent external experts including a student member. While the assessment procedure is organised by a recognized accreditation agency listed in the European Quality Assurance Register (EQAR) the decision is taken by the German Accreditation Council.
Mandatory for Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees
Accreditation is voluntary for study programs which are completed by
state examinations (Staatsprüfung), for example those who prepare to
work as a physician.
Independent Entity
https://www.ahpgs.de/assets/WFME/Handbook_ESG_WFME_2023.pdf
https://www.ahpgs.de/assets/WFME/Handbook_ESG_WFME_2023.pdf
Independent Entity
* This accrediting agency is currently recognized by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) Programme for Recognition of Accreditation Agencies. This recognition by WFME does not imply that all medical schools operating in this country are currently accredited by the agency. Please refer to the accrediting agency directly for information regarding the accreditation status of specific medical schools.
[Last update: April 4, 2025]