Main project objective is the introduction of the Bologna principles into the Russian quality assurance system of higher education. Specific project objectives are defined as follows:

• Development of Standards and Procedures for Public Accreditation of Agricultural Programs (Aps) in line with the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area.
• Establishment of the Agency for Public Accreditation of Agricultural Programs (Agency).
• Recognition of the Agency on the Russian and International levels.

Project is aimed not only at the development of accreditation standards and procedures but also at the elaboration of methodological materials and organization of seminars for different target groups of beneficiaries.