The University is committed to offering quality education programmes and maintaining excellence in teaching and learning, through robust quality assurance and enhancement mechanisms that embrace rigorous monitoring, review and enhancement processes involving structured committees overseeing different areas and at different levels.
The University actively supports evidence gathering processes (e.g., analysis of data about student performance on core assessment tasks, evaluations of teaching effectiveness and courses, achievement of Graduate Attributes, feedback of External Academic Advisers, Alumni and Employer feedback) that gather feedback from various stakeholders in order to continuously improve the student experience and maximise student learning outcomes and Graduate Attributes. The evidence is disseminated to appropriate groups and/or individuals. The information gathered demonstrates that the development of Lingnan University Graduate Attributes is highly correlated with the academic experiences of students, particularly in the realm of development of critical thinking skills, interpersonal skills, self-managed learning, and problem-solving skills.
There is also substantive evidence indicating that the unique nature of the Liberal Arts philosophy, the small class sizes and close teacher-student relationships are seen by many students as some of the most important and defining features of their university experiences. In addition, the co-curriculum is evaluated on an annual basis and provides further evidence of how students value the breadth of experience provided by the University.
The Academic Quality Assurance Manual captures information on quality assurance and enhancement of teaching and learning of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, co-curriculur programmes and internationalisation.
As an important quality assurance and enhancement mechanism, External Academic Advisers are appointed to provide an external and impartial check that internal standards are being fairly and consistently applied, and that Lingnan's standards are comparable with those of similar degree programmes at tertiary level in Hong Kong and outside Hong Kong. For the list of External Academic Advisers, please click here.
Quality Assurance Council (QAC) Audit
The Quality Assurance Council (QAC) is established under the University Grant Committee (UGC). QAC conducts institutional audits to promote quality assurance and enhancement and the spread of good practice.
In the Report of a Quality Audit of Lingnan University announced on 27 June 2025, the QAC findings affirm that the University maintains a robust commitment to delivering quality whole-person education, blending the finest Chinese and Western liberal arts traditions. The report underscores the University’s dedication to nurturing all-round excellence in students, fostering strong teacher-student relationships, and promoting faculty and student contributions to society through impactful research and knowledge transfer. It highlights the University’s strategic focus on “Optimising Liberal Arts Education in the Digital Era”, as outlined in its Strategic Plan 2022-28, and its comprehensive governance and quality assurance frameworks that ensure academic standards and enhance student experiences. For more details, please click here.
Senate
Quality Assurance is aligned with the decisions of the University Council that sets major strategic directions and priorities for development. The Senate is the supreme academic body of the University. Through the work of eleven standing committees (Academic Quality Assurance Committee for Undergraduate Programmes [AQAC], Postgraduate Studies Committee [PSC], Committee on Academic Quality Assurance of Sub-degree Programmes, Faculty Boards (one for each Faculty), Campus Life and Student Services Committee, Discontinuation Appeals Panel, Student Disciplinary Committee (SDC), Student Disciplinary Appeals Committee, Undergraduate Admissions Committee, Undergraduate Examinations Board and Research Committee), the Senate supervises all academic development and curriculum planning, and approves policies and regulations on all academic matters.