Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering –
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Since January 2013, SPbGASU has had a certified quality management system (QMS).
A quality management system (QMS) is a set of management processes based on best practices and aimed at continuously improving the quality of the educational process. The primary goal of a QMS is to consistently provide students and other stakeholders with services that meet their requirements and expectations.
On December 3–4, in accordance with the concluded agreement and a previously agreed-upon plan, a group of auditors from the Russian Register Certification Association conducted an annual inspection audit of the university's quality management system for compliance with the requirements of the ISO 9001:2015 standard.
The audit included a random check of the quality management system's compliance with the audit criteria (internal audit, management review, complaint/claim handling, and production activities); an assessment of the maintenance of the quality management system and its effectiveness; and a review of the university's compliance with the rules and procedures for the use of the conformity mark and quality management system certification information.
Based on the audit results, the following certification area was confirmed: in relation to educational activities under higher and additional professional education programs for Russian and foreign citizens, scientific research and innovation, expert and design activities in the fields of architecture, construction, housing and communal services, and the automobile and road complex.
QMS certification provides the university with significant advantages, including the ability to negotiate contracts, improve its image, enhance its competitiveness, and strengthen its position in comprehensive assessments. Having a certified QMS is a guarantee of the university's quality.
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