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Quality Assurance System in Internationalization Processes

At Hacettepe University, quality assurance activities are managed through the Integrated Quality Assurance System model. The university examines the outcomes of monitoring activities within the framework of strategic and process management with a holistic approach to quality management, prepares reports containing recommendations, and implements continuous improvements.

Internationalization activities are monitored using 2 objectives and 8 performance indicators aligned with 2 goals in Hacettepe University’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan.

Goal 1: Enhance the quality of education and teaching through technological, dynamic, and sustainable approaches.

Objective 1.5: Support programs for the internationalization of educational activities.

Performance Indicators:

1.5.1. Rate of students benefiting from international exchange programs

1.5.2. Number of programs offering education in a foreign language

1.5.3. Number of foreign researchers/academic staff

1.5.4. Rate of international students

Goal 2: Strengthen the university's identity as a “Research University.”

Objective 2.4: Improve researcher qualifications

Performance Indicators:

2.4.1. Number of research collaboration projects with national and international participation

2.4.2. Number of researchers collaborating with international institutions for education and research purposes

2.4.3. Number of researchers participating in international scientific events

2.4.4. Number of publications resulting from international collaboration

Hacettepe University has developed institutional action plans for the 8 performance indicators related to internationalization and continues to monitor and evaluate them within the specified timeline.

The university has also selected 5 of these 8 performance indicators as Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

1.5.1. Rate of students benefiting from international exchange programs

1.5.4. Number of foreign researchers/academic staff

1.5.5. Rate of international students

2.4.4. Number of publications resulting from international collaboration

2.4.1. Number of research collaboration projects with national and international participation

As with all its policies, Hacettepe University ensures the implementation of its Internationalization Policy by aligning it with the performance indicators in the institutional strategic plan.

Reports on activities and internal evaluations related to internationalization processes within the university are written and published.