2026 Periodic Accreditation of the University of Parma
2026 Periodic Accreditation of the University of Parma
In 2026, the University of Parma underwent its second periodic accreditation review conducted by ANVUR – the Italian National Agency for the Evaluation of Universities and Research Institutes – within the framework of the AVA 3 system (Self-Assessment, Evaluation and Accreditation).
The institutional site visit by the ANVUR Evaluation Expert Panel (CEV) took place from 11 to 14 May 2026, following an extensive process of document review and evaluation involving the University as a whole and, in accordance with the AVA 3 model, selected Degree Programmes, PhD Programmes and Departments.
Final Outcome of the ANVUR Evaluation
The ANVUR evaluation process was completed with the approval of the Periodic Accreditation Report of the University of Parma by the ANVUR Governing Board, through Resolution No. 199 of 7 October 2026.
The Report confirms the overall institutional assessment awarded in the Preliminary Report of September 2026: “Fully Satisfactory”, the highest rating under the current university periodic accreditation system.
Under the AVA 3 model, the final rating of “Fully Satisfactory” corresponds to a recommendation for five-year institutional accreditation, with an interim review of Degree Programmes at the end of the third year.
This is a particularly significant achievement, confirming the strength of the University of Parma's Quality Assurance System and building on the positive outcome of the previous periodic accreditation cycle in 2019.
Final Stages of the ANVUR Evaluation Process
Following the institutional site visit, the evaluation process proceeded through the following stages:
- 9 September 2026 – Preliminary Report: ANVUR submitted the CEV Preliminary Report to the University, assigning an overall institutional rating of “Fully Satisfactory”.
- 16 September 2026 – Response to the Preliminary Report: The University of Parma informed ANVUR that it did not intend to submit any formal observations or objections to the Preliminary Report.
- 16 September 2026 – Completion of the Response Stage: The University of Parma confirmed that it would not submit any formal observations or objections to the Preliminary Report, allowing the procedure to proceed to the final evaluation stage.
- 7 October 2026 – Approval of the ANVUR Report: The ANVUR Governing Board approved the Periodic Accreditation Report, containing the final assessment, through Resolution No. 199.
- 2 November 2026 – Official Transmission of the Report: ANVUR formally transmitted the Periodic Accreditation Report to the University of Parma, including the CEV Final Report.
The Report confirms the overall institutional rating assigned in the Preliminary Report of September 2026: “Fully Satisfactory”, the highest rating under the current university periodic accreditation system.
This achievement is particularly noteworthy in light of the assessments awarded to the individual Points of Attention: 21 out of the 24 institution-level Points of Attention received the highest possible rating.
Final Stage of the Accreditation Procedure
The periodic accreditation procedure includes a further step: the issuance of the formal accreditation decree by the Italian Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR), based on the outcome of the ANVUR evaluation.
This page will be updated once the ministerial decree has been issued.
2026 Accreditation Timeline
11–14 MAY 2026
CEV SITE VISIT — COMPLETED
Institutional site visit by the ANVUR Evaluation Expert Panel.
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9 SEPTEMBER 2026
PRELIMINARY REPORT — COMPLETED
Overall institutional rating: FULLY SATISFACTORY.
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16 SEPTEMBER 2026
RESPONSE STAGE AND FINAL EVALUATION — COMPLETED
The University confirmed that it would not submit formal observations or objections, allowing the preparation of the final Evaluation Reports.
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7 OCTOBER 2026
APPROVAL OF THE ANVUR REPORT — COMPLETED
Resolution No. 199 of the ANVUR Governing Board.
Final rating: FULLY SATISFACTORY.
Recommended duration of institutional accreditation: 5 years.
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2 NOVEMBER 2026
OFFICIAL TRANSMISSION OF THE ANVUR REPORT — COMPLETED
Formal transmission to the University of the Periodic Accreditation Report, including the CEV Final Report.
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FINAL STAGE
MINISTERIAL ACCREDITATION DECREE
Issuance of the formal periodic accreditation decree by the Italian Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR).
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