IKCA • Independent Kazakhstan Center of Accreditation

IKCA is an ENQA Affiliate. IKCA is a nongovernmental and non-profit organization which was established in 2016. It is located in Nur-Sultan in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Its mission is to improve competitiveness of educational organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the national and international levels by conducting the procedures of institutional and programme accreditation and rating research. IKCA conducts institutional and programme accreditation of higher education institutions, scientific research institutions, TVET institutions, and professional development organizations. It receives no funding from the State and derives all of its resources from its own activities.

IKCA is currently undergoing an external review coordinated by ENQA. More information can be found here.