Abstract :

Accreditation and quality assurance mechanisms play a critical role in ensuring the standards of higher education globally. In world-leading universities, these processes ensure that academic programs meet established criteria of excellence, facilitating global recognition, trust in academic credentials, and continuous institutional improvement. This paper explores the accreditation and quality assurance frameworks that govern some of the most prestigious universities in the world, analyzing how they are applied, their impact on the academic landscape, and the challenges and opportunities they present for both institutions and students. Using case studies from the United States, United Kingdom, and other regions, this research examines the varying approaches to quality assurance, while highlighting the global trends shaping the future of higher education governance.

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Keywords :

academic standards, Accreditation, Higher Education, institutional governance, Quality Assurance, world-leading universities.

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