Ordinance on the Recognition of Private Universities - Subject Matter

1. This regulation governs the state recognition of private university colleges located in the Canton of Uri.

1. University Institution refers to a university or a university institution. A university consists of multiple faculties or academic departments, maintains teaching and research at a university level, and offers complete education up to the final examination in the majority of its faculties or academic departments. A university institution fulfills the tasks of university education and further education as well as research.

2. State recognition allows the university institution to conduct its activities as such in the canton of Uri.

1. The Education Council oversees the state-recognized universities.

1. The Education Council may grant state recognition to universities and their programs if the institution

a) ensures quality according to Swiss and international standards

b) guarantees that the quality of teaching, research, services, and publications is regularly reviewed

c) has successfully obtained accreditation

d) ensures ethical responsibility and is committed to the Christian-Western culture and democratic principles

e) is willing to collaborate with other institutions in the higher education sector

f) is prepared to contribute to the strengthening of economic and social life in the Canton of Uri

g) presents clear and sufficient legal and organizational structures

h) demonstrates sufficient financial securities

i) is willing to regularly report on its activities

1. Successfully accredited is the university institution or those study programs that have been accredited by the CRUS based on an evaluation by the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority (OAQ).

2. In special cases, accreditation can also be conducted by other specialized organizations.

1. For universities that have not yet fully commenced their educational operations, provisional accreditation may be granted. This accreditation shall be limited in time.

1. The Education Council may withdraw the accreditation if the requirements for accreditation are no longer met or if the state-recognized university fails to fulfill its obligations.

2. The withdrawal of accreditation is to be published in the Official Gazette of the Canton of Uri.

1. The state-recognized university has the freedom of teaching and research to ensure compliance with the approval requirements.

1. The state-recognized university works in collaboration with institutions, organizations, and interested third parties both domestically and internationally in teaching, research, and service.

2. It ensures the necessary coordination with other universities and universities of applied sciences and promotes the exchange of scholars and students.

1. The state-recognized university college contributes to the economic and social life in the Canton of Uri by offering educational programs, research, and services to individuals and businesses within the Canton of Uri.

1. The state-recognized university-level institution regularly publishes its work results in teaching and research.

1. The state-recognized university institution documents its activities in an annual report.

2. The report is to be submitted to the Board of Education for information. The Board may request additional reports.

1. The state-recognized university is permitted to confer only those titles that have been approved by the Education Council.

1. This regulation does not grant a legal right to contributions from the canton.

1. A fine of up to ten thousand francs shall be imposed on anyone who

a) without recognition, presents themselves as a state-recognized university institution

b) as a state-recognized university institution, awards titles that have not been approved by the Board of Education

2. The procedure is governed by the Code of Criminal Procedure.

1. Orders under this regulation may be appealed in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Ordinance (RB 2.2345).

1. The fees for dispositions under this regulation are determined in accordance with the Fee Ordinance (RB 3.2512).

1. The Executive Council executes this ordinance, unless it stipulates otherwise.

1. This ordinance is subject to an optional referendum.

2. It shall enter into force on September 1, 2003.