NIAD-QE, EQEA and KCUE
March 2026

Explanatory Notes for Common Quality Assurance Standards provides an explanation of the purpose and content of the "Common Quality Assurance Standards," which are intended to serve as a reference point for fostering a shared understanding of quality expected in inter-university exchange programs in Asia, and to support autonomous and sustainable efforts for quality assurance and enhancement of such programs. In addition to an explanation for each standard, the Notes provide examples of supporting documents, which demonstrate that programs meet the Standards when conducting program self‑assessment using these Standards.