VISION
To be a global benchmark in Engineering and Architecture accreditation, projecting a seal of quality that transcends borders through excellence.
MISSION
To ensure global society a binding accreditation model for Engineering and Architecture programs, based on world-class standards.
CORE VALUES
Commitment, Trust, Confidentiality, Equity, Honesty, Impartiality, Independence, Objectivity, Respect, Responsibility, Transparency, and Dialogue.
OBJECTIVES
General
- To consolidate AAPIA as a global benchmark in the evaluation and accreditation of Engineering and Architecture programs through the implementation of models aligned with world-class standards, characterized by efficiency, transparency, and relevance to the demands of higher education.
Specific
- To assure the national and international community that an Academic Program (AP) complies with the established criteria to provide relevant education that enables its graduates to apply for professional licensure in Engineering or Architecture in Costa Rica.
- To promote the continuous improvement of Engineering and Architecture Academic Programs.
- To facilitate the recognition of studies completed in other countries for professional licensure authorization, in accordance with the conventions, treaties, bilateral, or multilateral agreements signed by the country.
POLICIES
Quality
Accreditation is a continuous improvement process that strengthens academic quality, institutional autonomy, and responsible professional education through permanent quality assurance systems.
Continuous Improvement of Higher Education Quality
Promotes excellence in higher education accreditation through continuous self-assessment, technical rigor, and systematic support for institutions and academic programs.
Information Management and Transparency
Ensures confidentiality, transparency, and institutional communication through updated information management, objective evaluator selection, and timely dissemination of processes and accreditation results.
Research and Engagement
Recognizes prospective research, outreach, and social engagement as strategic pillars to anticipate trends, strengthen decision-making, and promote relevant, innovative, and socially meaningful academic programs.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Establishes innovation and entrepreneurship as strategic pillars of accreditation to strengthen academic quality, social relevance, and the generation of sustainable solutions through the integration of education, research, management, and engagement with society.
Artificial Intelligence
Recognizes artificial intelligence as a complementary tool to strengthen education and continuous improvement, promoting its ethical, transparent, and responsible use in support of critical thinking, academic integrity, and information protection.
Soft Skills
Recognizes soft skills as an essential component of comprehensive education, promoting their cross-curricular integration into academic processes to strengthen professional, ethical, and social performance in Engineering and Architecture.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Recognizes the SDGs as a cross-cutting pillar to strengthen the quality, relevance, and social responsibility of academic programs through education, research, and management oriented toward sustainable development.
Equity
Ensures equitable, inclusive, and transparent accreditation processes through objective treatment, timely access to information, and fair evaluations that respect diversity and individual needs.
Human Talent
Promotes a participatory, ethical, and equitable organizational environment that strengthens lifelong learning, human talent development, and the continuous improvement of accreditation processes and services.
Conflicts of Interest
Only individuals who do not present conflicts of interest or breaches of the Agency’s policies, principles, and code of conduct may participate in accreditation processes.