Bolognaviðmiðarnir

Bolognaviðmiðarnir, often translated as the Bologna Standards or Bologna Principles, refer to a set of guidelines and recommendations established to promote convergence and comparability of higher education systems across Europe. The primary aim of the Bologna Process, which these viðmiðunar inform, is to create a more unified and transparent European Higher Education Area (EHEA).

The core elements of the Bologna viðmiðunar include the adoption of a three-cycle degree structure (bachelor's, master's, and doctorate), the use of the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) to facilitate student mobility and recognition of studies, and the development of a Diploma Supplement to provide standardized information about degrees. Other key aspects involve promoting lifelong learning, fostering student and staff mobility, and enhancing the attractiveness and international competitiveness of European higher education.

These principles are not legally binding but represent a commitment by participating countries to align their national systems with the overarching goals of the EHEA. The process has led to significant reforms in many European countries, influencing curriculum design, quality assurance mechanisms, and the overall structure of higher education. The Bologna viðmiðunar are periodically reviewed and updated to address evolving challenges and opportunities in higher education.