The AUN-QA released clarifications on the implementation of Manual version 4.0:

The Guide to AUN-QA Assessment at Programme Level version 3.0 “will be fully used until the 3rd quarter of 2021” for assessments conducted in 2020 and 2021.

A parallel implementation of versions 3.0 and 4.0 will be conducted, on a voluntary basis, starting October 2021 until September 2022. During this period, programmes may still choose to be assessed using either Manual versions 3.0 or 4.0.

Lastly, Manual version 4.0 will be fully implemented starting October 2022.

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