Quality assurance

Our corporate strategy and corresponding implementation plans are developed according to our mission statement ( (Vision/Mission/Values/Objectives). Within this framework, the goal of quality development is to ensure a high standard in all of the university's areas of responsibility that are measurable by international criteria.

Quality management system

The quality management system at Paracelsus University is a self-learning system focused on continuous improvement in teaching, research, leadership, services, and partnerships. This is achieved through ongoing quality assurance measures, with all employees actively contributing to the process. We see the university as an organization of experts, where changes and growth rely on the intrinsic motivation of those involved in key processes. Our aim is to create the right conditions for this development by providing useful tools such as performance measurements, descriptions, and rankings.

Each organizational unit, together with its leadership, is responsible for ensuring and advancing quality. Central regulations and guidelines, such as reporting systems and research documentation, are established and made accessible. The quality management department provides guidance and support, helping each unit design quality management tools and incorporate them into the various steps of the PDCA cycle.

Quality objectives

• Regular assessment of teaching and research quality through internal and external evaluations.
• Provision of the necessary resources to ensure high-quality teaching and research.
• National and international networking in teaching (including student exchange experiences) and research.
• Selection of the most suitable students.
• Financial support for students in need.
• Collaborative partnership between students, faculty, and the organization.
• Recruitment of qualified and motivated academic and administrative staff (including appointment procedures) and promotion of young academics.
• Efficient study organization and planning, with strong student support, resulting in low dropout rates.
• Continuous improvement of teaching quality.
• Consistent promotion of research (including publication activities).
• Systematic development of qualified academic staff through competitive appointments of clinical and institute leadership.

Key measures of internal quality assurance

• Evaluation of courses
• Evaluation of academic cohorts/final evaluations
• Curriculum development
• Student selection
• Evaluation of exams
• Application and development of key performance indicators such as: dropout rate, enrollment numbers, average academic success (including First-Pass-Rate of USMLE Step 1 in the Human Medicine program), average study duration, student-to-faculty ratio, and graduate satisfaction.