EAB Visits

Applying for an EAB visit

Any HEI wishing to submit an application covering a number of engineering courses to several of the professional engineering institutions (PEIs) can request that the accreditation visit be organised through the EAB.

You should complete the Initial Data Form (Form ACC1) and return it to us by post, along with a CD of programme specifications at the address provided on the Form. Please submit multiple copies of the form and accompanying CD (one for each PEI that you are inviting as well as a copy for the Secretariat).

This information will be passed to the PEIs that you specify for their consideration. If they wish to proceed with a visit, the Secretariat will contact you to arrange a suitable date. Visits are normally planned 6 - 12 months in advance. The full submission documentation (Form ACC2) is required to be with the EAB Secretariat at least eight weeks before the visit is due to take place.

Process for an EAB visit

EAB visits usually take place over two days mid-week during either the Autumn or Spring Term. The Secretariat will provide you with a draft timetable in advance of the visit. The visiting panel will review student output such as examinations and coursework; tour the laboratories / facilities and hold discussions with academic staff, support staff and students on matters concerning the content and teaching of the programmes being considered for accreditation.

The Secretariat will be your main point of contact when arranging an EAB visit and in the case of any queries. Should any PEI-specific issues arise, the Secretariat will refer these to the PEI in question to be resolved.

Following the visit, the Secretariat will produce a visit report and action plan which will be sent to you for factual checking and your response to any action points raised. The Secretariat will then forward these documents to the PEIs for their accreditation committees to consider. You will receive a final decision letter once all of the PEIs have decided on the accreditation of the programmes.

The EAB visit concordat summarises the post-visit process.

Documentation for an EAB visit

All of the EAB visit documentation can be found here.