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SIGAQ-UM
SIGAQ-UM
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The University of Minho's Internal Quality Assurance System (SIGAQ-UM) aims to promote the University's quality policy across all areas of its institutional mission. It systematically encompasses all activities undertaken by the University and serves a dual purpose: supporting strategic planning and promoting continuous quality improvement and accountability to the university community.
 
SIGAQ-UM
As the organisational framework through which the University of Minho's institutional quality policy and strategy are implemented, SIGAQ-UM:
  • has clearly defined objectives, formally established in institutional strategic documents;
  • incorporates structures and defined levels of responsibility for coordination, liaison and implementation;
  • provides instruments and mechanisms for consulting stakeholders and monitoring practices across UMinho's various areas of activity;
  • promotes the development of performance indicators and reflection aimed at the University's continuous improvement;;
  • adheres to professional and academic ethics guidelines.
 
Coordination, Liaison and Support Structures

The coordination, liaison and support structures comprise:

  • the member of the University's Rectoral Team responsible for Quality;
  • the SIGAQ-UM Monitoring Committee (CA-SIGAQ), which liaises with the University's Organic Units, Service Units and Cultural Units on the implementation of the institutional quality policy;
  • the Quality Management and Accreditation Services Unit (USGAQ), which supports the implementation and continuous improvement of SIGAQ-UM;
  • UMinho's information system, which incorporates IT modules supporting the instruments and mechanisms established under SIGAQ-UM.
 
The information generated by SIGAQ-UM is made available to the relevant governing bodies and stakeholders, enabling them to assess the extent to which the actions undertaken and results achieved align with the objectives and targets set out in the activity plans of the Organic Units, Cultural Units and Service Units, as well as in UMinho's overall activity plan.
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Your experience at the University also contributes to continuous improvement. Find information about assessment instruments and the ways in which students can participate.

Where can you find information and access questionnaires?

Check announcements and academic information on the Academic Portal, or use the UMinho App to access University services and SIGAQ-UM questionnaires on your mobile device.

Assessment instruments

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Course Unit Assessment

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QRUC-fac QRUC-obr

Degree Programme Assessment

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Course Questionnaire [QC]

Academic Experience

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Explore instruments
Your feedback matters. By taking part in these assessments, you help identify opportunities to improve teaching, learning and the student experience at the University of Minho. Check official University channels for information about the relevant questionnaires and response deadlines.

Find instruments and information relating to teaching activities, course unit documentation, assessment and improvement processes.

Course Unit Assessment - Teacher Version

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QUCd

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Service Assessment

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Service Questionnaire [QSu]
✓ Last reviewed: 19/10/2026 | Responsible unit: USGAQ_Júlia Lopes 



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