ANVUR plays a fundamental role in ensuring the quality of the university and research system in Italy, with an increasing focus on the internationalization of its evaluation processes and alignment with European standards. Recognition and accreditation by international bodies serve as key indicators of the agency’s reliability and effectiveness in its assessment activities.

Among the most significant international recognitions obtained by ANVUR are its membership in ENQA and its WFME accreditation. ANVUR’s presence in the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA) confirms that it operates according to European quality standards in evaluating academic institutions and study programs. This recognition strengthens Italy’s integration into the broader European higher education landscape. Accreditation by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) acknowledges ANVUR as a competent authority for the evaluation and accreditation of medical and surgery degree programs, in line with the global standards set by WFME.

These international recognitions demonstrate ANVUR’s commitment to continuous improvement in assessment practices and highlight its growing relevance on a global scale.