Quality Assurance in Islamic Higher Education: Global Trends, Challenges, and Future Directions
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31538/munaddhomah.v7i1.2547Keywords:
Quality Assurance , Islamic Higher Education, Islamic Values Integration, Accreditation and QA Models, Institutional Quality ImprovementAbstract
This study conducts a systematic review of 32 articles on Quality Assurance (QA) in Islamic higher education, focusing on geographical contexts, methodological approaches, QA models used, QA dimensions studied, and supporting factors and challenges in QA implementation. The analysis reveals a dominance of research conducted in Indonesia (87%) with qualitative methods as the primary approach (75%), while quantitative and mixed-method studies remain limited. Popular QA models include Total Quality Management (TQM), the PDCA cycle, and the Internal Quality Assurance System (SPMI) with the PPEPP framework, supported by national and international accreditation such as BAN-PT, AUN-QA, and FIBAA. A key analytical finding of this review is that Islamic values are not merely presented as normative foundations but are operationalized within QA practices. Core values such as amanah (accountability), itqan (professional excellence), ihsan (continuous improvement), adl (fairness), and shura (participatory governance) are embedded in leadership decision-making, academic governance, curriculum quality control, and the development of internal quality culture. These values function as internal drivers that strengthen institutional commitment, ethical compliance, and sustainability of QA cycles. The most studied QA dimensions are institutional leadership, human resource development, teaching, and curriculum. Key findings indicate that systematic implementation of QA cycles and accreditation significantly improves accreditation status, institutional reputation, and graduate competitiveness. Main supporting factors include leadership commitment, internal QA regulations, HR training, and cross-institutional collaboration, whereas challenges include limited human resources, funding, organizational culture resistance, and readiness for international standards. The impact of QA is evident in improved academic quality, academic services, and research collaboration. This study recommends enhancing strategic leadership, strengthening HR capacity, digitalizing QA, and promoting global benchmarking as pivotal steps to sustain quality improvement in Islamic higher education towards achieving global reputation and international competitiveness.
Downloads
References
Aznam, N., Perdana, R., Jumadi, J., Nurcahyo, H., & Wiyatmo, Y. (2022). Motivation and satisfaction in online learning during COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review. International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE), 11(2), 753. https://doi.org/10.11591/ijere.v11i2.21961
Badawi, H. (2025). Linguistic Equity in Digital Age Education: A Critical Examination of Language Hierarchies, Technological Bias, and Multilingual Pedagogies. Attaqwa: Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan Islam, 21(2), 134–142. https://doi.org/10.54069/attaqwa.v21i2.973
Chabibi, C., Soleh, A. K., Tharaba, M. F., Asy’arie, B. F., & Bunayar. (2025). Synergy to Strengthen the Quality of Islamic Education in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Tafkir: Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Education, 6(1), 153–170. https://doi.org/10.31538/tijie.v6i1.1395
Chan, C. K. Y. (2023). A comprehensive AI policy education framework for university teaching and learning. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 20(1), 38. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-023-00408-3
Duarte, N., & Vardasca, R. (2023). Literature Review of Accreditation Systems in Higher Education. Education Sciences, 13(6), 582. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci13060582
Elwardiansyah, M. H., Muspawi, M., Rahman, K. A., & Ali, Rd. M. (2025). Kebutuhan untuk Pembaharuan Pendidikan di Sekolah Islam: Tantangan, Perubahan Sosial, dan Landasan Kebutuhan. LEARNING : Jurnal Inovasi Penelitian Pendidikan Dan Pembelajaran, 5(3), 1300–1313. https://doi.org/10.51878/learning.v5i3.6638
Gunawan, M. R., Hadiati, E., & Ayu, S. M. (2024). Pengembangan Sumber Daya Pendidik di MA Bustanul Ulum Jayasakti Lampung Tengah. LEARNING : Jurnal Inovasi Penelitian Pendidikan Dan Pembelajaran, 4(4), 903–912. https://doi.org/10.51878/learning.v4i4.3411
Hakim, A., & Anggraini, P. (2023). Artificial Intelligence In Teaching Islamic Studies: Challenges And Opportunities. Molang: Journal Of Islamic Education, 1(02), 57–69. https://doi.org/10.32806/6ynvg541
Han, X., Li, M., & Cheng, J. (2024). Handbook of Educational Reform Through Blended Learning (M. Li, X. Han, & J. Cheng, Eds.). Springer Nature Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-6269-3
Kayyali, M. (2023). An Overview of Quality Assurance in Higher Education: Concepts and Frameworks Manager of Higher Education Quality and Assessment Council HEQAC. Sciences, Innovation, and Technology IJMSIT Review Paper, 4(2).
Khan, S., Mazhar, T., Shahzad, T., Khan, M. A., Rehman, A. U., Saeed, M. M., & Hamam, H. (2025). Harnessing AI for sustainable higher education: ethical considerations, operational efficiency, and future directions. Discover Sustainability, 6(1), 23. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-00809-6
Komsiyah, I. (2021). Implementation of Internal Quality Assurance to Improve the Quality of Islamic Education. AL-ISHLAH: Jurnal Pendidikan, 13(3), 2241–2248. https://doi.org/10.35445/alishlah.v13i3.1341
Krooi, M., Whittingham, J., & Beausaert, S. (2024). Introducing the 3P conceptual model of internal quality assurance in higher education: A systematic literature review. Studies in Educational Evaluation, 82, 101360. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stueduc.2024.101360
Latifah, P. (2024). Aspek Dinamika Manajemen Mutu dalam Konteks Pendidikan. CENDEKIA: Jurnal Ilmu Pengetahuan, 4(2), 107–114. https://doi.org/10.51878/cendekia.v4i2.2801
Meisuri, M., Harjati, P., & Pahrudin, A. (2024). Higher Education Quality Assurance System. Tadbir : Jurnal Studi Manajemen Pendidikan, 8(1), 27. https://doi.org/10.29240/jsmp.v8i1.9934
Naim, A., Alnfiai, M. M., & Almalki, N. S. (2025). Information Systems based Working Model for the Assessment of Program Learning Outcomes in measuring the Quality in Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-5265369/v2
Msamba, E. M., Msuya, E. A., & Anangisye, W. A. L. (2023). In-service training for improving the implementation of competency-based curriculum in English foreign language teaching: Is planning effective? Quality Assurance in Education, 31(4), 570–585. https://doi.org/10.1108/QAE-02-2023-0036
Nguyen, L. T. M., Tran, T., Pham, T. Van, Nguyen, T.-T., Le, H. T. T., Trinh, T. T. P., & Nghiem, T. T. (2021). Factors Affecting Successful Quality Assurance Implementation in Vietnamese Higher Education: A Qualitative Study. The Qualitative Report. https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2021.4564
Nurjaman, U., Al Mighwar, M., Harun, M., Mu’min, U. A., & Syaie, A. N. K. (2022). Quality Assurance Islamic Perspective: an Alternative in Islamic-Based Public Education Institutions. Cendekia: Jurnal Kependidikan Dan Kemasyarakatan, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.21154/cendekia.v1i1.3986
Primayekti, R., Septuri, S., & Supriadi, N. (2024). Pengaruh Manajemen Sumberdaya Manusia (Guru Qur’an) Terhadap Kompetensi Profesional Guru Qur’an Serta Dampaknya Pada Keberhasilan Pembelajaran Tahsin Dan Tahfidz Di Tpq Ad Du’a. LEARNING : Jurnal Inovasi Penelitian Pendidikan Dan Pembelajaran, 4(4), 926–934. https://doi.org/10.51878/learning.v4i4.3412
Pushpakumara, H. M. C., Jayaweera, P. M., & Wanniarachchige, M. K. (2023). Issues and Challenges of Quality Assurance in Higher Education Institutes: A Systematic Literature Review. Journal of Management Matters, 10(1), 49–65. https://doi.org/10.4038/jmm.v10i1.47
Rahmawati, D., Yusuf, M., & Mubarok, M. (2024). Kerjasama Antar Ummat Beragama dalam Bidang Pendidikan untuk Mewujudkan Generasi Rahmatan Lil Alamin. LEARNING : Jurnal Inovasi Penelitian Pendidikan Dan Pembelajaran, 4(2), 174–187. https://doi.org/10.51878/learning.v4i2.2828
Ren, X., & Wu, M. L. (2025). Examining Teaching Competencies and Challenges While Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education. TechTrends, 69(3), 519–538. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-025-01055-3
Rozaq, A., Slamet, A., Florentinus, T. S., & Pramono, S. E. (2020). Quality Assurance of Islamic Religion Based-Universities in Universalism of Ahlussunnah Wal Jama’ah Values. https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.200620.140
Ryan, T. (2011). Quality assurance in higher education: A review of literature. Higher Learning Research Communications, 5(4). https://doi.org/10.18870/hlrc.v5i4.257
Salim, M. A., & Aditya, R. B. (2025). Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Islamic Education: Trends, Methods, and Challenges in the Digital Era. Journal of Modern Islamic Studies and Civilization, 3(01), 74–89. https://doi.org/10.59653/jmisc.v3i01.1368
Slimi, Z., & Villarejo Carballido, B. (2023). Navigating the Ethical Challenges of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: An Analysis of Seven Global AI Ethics Policies. TEM Journal, 590–602. https://doi.org/10.18421/TEM122-02
Wulan, E. R., Syamsudin, Jamaluddin, D., & Suhendi, S. (2021). Equilibrating Internal and External Quality Assurance in Islamic Higher Education. Proceedings of the 5th Asian Education Symposium 2020 (AES 2020), 566. https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.210715.099
Zhang, W., & Ilisko, D. (2025). AI For Enhancing English Lesson Design And Pedagogy In Chinese Middle Schools. ENVIRONMENT. TECHNOLOGY. RESOURCES. Proceedings of the International Scientific and Practical Conference, 3, 397–403. https://doi.org/10.17770/etr2025vol3.8562
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2025 Lia Yuliana, Syukrul Hamdi, Riki Perdana
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Munaddhomah: Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Based on a work at https://pasca.jurnalikhac.ac.id/index.php/munaddhomah
