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University Ranking & Accreditation Advisory

Practical, evidence-led support for universities building stronger quality systems, preparing for external review and understanding their position in international rankings.

Led by Dr. Huseyn Hasanov, founder of Silk Road School and former university quality assurance leader.

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What we work on

From evidence to lasting improvement

For university leadership, quality assurance teams and international offices, the work starts with the institution’s priorities and the standards or methodologies that actually apply.

01

Ranking readiness

Review the indicators that matter to your institution, the evidence behind your submissions and the way teams collect and maintain performance data. Build a realistic improvement roadmap instead of chasing a promised position.

02

Accreditation preparation

Strengthen internal quality assurance and prepare for institutional or programme review: gap assessment, evidence mapping, self-evaluation and team readiness against the applicable standards.

03

Institutional development

Connect strategy to delivery through clearer processes, responsibilities and measures of progress, with attention to international engagement and continuous improvement.

How an engagement begins

01

Listen & assess

Understand your goals, current systems and external requirements.

02

Set priorities

Agree a realistic scope, responsibilities and milestones.

03

Prepare together

Develop evidence, processes and team readiness with your people.

04

Follow through

Review progress and embed improvements beyond one submission or visit.

Dr. Huseyn Hasanov, founder of Silk Road School

Led by the founder

Dr. Huseyn Hasanov

Dr. Hasanov founded Silk Road School and brings experience in university quality assurance, international relations and educational leadership. He has served as Vice-Rector for International Relations at Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC) and previously led its quality assurance department.

His institutional experience informs this advisory work; his role at UNEC is separate from Silk Road School’s services.

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Tell us what your university is working toward and where support would make a difference.

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Silk Road School advises on preparation and improvement. Accreditation and ranking outcomes are determined independently by the relevant organizations and cannot be guaranteed.