Law 12/2008, of June 12, of higher education since the General Council in its session of June 12, 2008 has approved the following: law 12/2008, of June 12, of higher education, preliminary title chapter. Of higher education, second chapter. University research and the University teaching of public chapter. The University of Andorra second chapter. Functions and organization of the University of Andorra third Chapter. Structure and funding of the University of Andorra fourth Chapter. The academic programme of the University of Andorra Chapter five. The Community College of the University of Andorra Section 1a. Students section 2. The teaching staff Section 3a. The non-teaching staff Section 4a. Disciplinary Title II. Of the establishments of higher professional education of the Andorran education system title III. Of the European space of higher education title IV. The private higher education exhibition of illustrations and the access to knowledge, in all its manifestations, is an imperative requirement for the individual progress and for social welfare and is a necessary condition for the development of a tolerant, open and democratic society. The public authorities, for their part, must promote the dissemination of knowledge, of culture and of critical thinking, all setting the foundations for the qualitative development of higher education.

Thus, and in order to ensure the attainment of these aims, the law of higher education seeks to regulate the whole system of higher education.

Higher education in Andorra is today, at the beginning of the 21st century, facing new challenges arising from the increasingly intense interaction with European environment. From the statements of the Sorbonne (1998) and Bologna (1999) the majority of countries and the entire University community in Europe have entered an intense process of convergence of their respective higher education systems. With the desire to participate actively in this process, the Principality of Andorra adapts its legal system in the field of higher education, in accordance with the principles of the so-called European area of higher education.

Guarantee the quality of higher education, promote the mobility of students and teachers, set up a flexible system of qualifications based on three university cycles, adopt the European Diploma Supplement to the diploma and promote learning throughout life and the European dimension in higher education, are the main objectives behind the construction of the European area of higher education. These are some of the major challenges to which you want to answer with this law.

But not we start from scratch. The higher education model developed from the creation by law of the University of Andorra in 1997 has reached the full consolidation. Today it is necessary to define new objectives but to the future development of our system of ensenyaPerò don't we start from scratch. The higher education model developed from the creation by law of the University of Andorra in 1997 has reached the full consolidation. Today you have to but set new objectives for the future development of our higher education system. The Bologna and Copenhagen processes open up a new Vista on the horizon of University studies and of the higher professional education. To address the new challenges not just a progressive adaptation of curricula and degree recognition system to the new requirements. Thus, the said processes of change require also a qualitative transformation in our model of higher education. At the same time, continue deepening in the modernization of the University system and in higher professional education is an imperative linked to the necessary process of modernization of our society. It is necessary to provide a new dimension in higher education in order to continue responding to the training needs of the citizens and, at the same time, to be able to offer a contribution in the international community, with the ability to attract students, teachers and researchers from other countries. The adaptation to the new international environment requires the demarcation between the two major methods of higher education: University studies and of higher professional education, as is made explicit in the structure of the law.

The law, which is divided into four titles, defined in the preliminary title the general legal status of a model of higher education, which is composed of the University system and by higher education establishments, and which is developed by the University teaching and research activities.

In the first, the law regulates public university education, developed through the University of Andorra. The chapter I establishes the public nature of the University of Andorra, created by law in 1997, and recognizes, in the context of the law, their autonomy. By means of the chapters II, III, IV and V are the legal Ordinance of the University of Andorra in establishing the functions and organs that govern and defining the structure, funding, the legal regime of academic activity and the setup of the University community.

The title of the Bill is devoted to the regulation of the higher professional education establishments that belong to the Andorran education system. On the basis of the fundamental objectives of the higher professional education, established in the general scheme in the preliminary title-oriented goals, above all, to meet quality training to the needs of the labour market-, you sort the structure and the Organization of establishments of higher professional education that is assigned to the University.


The third title of the law is dedicated to the European space of higher education. To promote transparency and to participate in mobility within the European space for higher education are key objectives of the law; in this regard, it was considered appropriate to establish a specific title on which establish the main regulatory guidelines to follow in order to participate in the process of convergence of European higher education. The radius of action of aquEl third title of the law is dedicated to the European space of higher education. To promote transparency and to participate in mobility within the European space for higher education are key objectives of the law; in this regard, it was considered appropriate to establish a specific title on which establish the main regulatory guidelines to follow in order to participate in the process of convergence of European higher education. The radius of action of this title affects our full public higher education and, at the same time, determines the private higher education since all the titles recognized by the Government of Andorra must be accompanied by the so-called "European supplement to the diploma".

Finally, in the fourth, the law establishes the legal regime of private higher education. The starting point is the recognition of the principle of freedom of education and maintains a high level of demand at the same time to acknowledge, on the part of public authorities, the creation of universities or the establishments of higher professional education of a private character.

Preliminary title Article 1 object of the law the law is intended to the Organization of higher education in the framework of the European area of higher education, as well as the regulation of public action in the field of University research.

Article 2 Definitions 1. Higher education is made by the University system and for the establishments of higher professional education, and develops, as a public service, through the activities of teaching, research and study.

2. The public performance in the area of University research is to promote and coordinate the development of scientific research and the transfer of knowledge to society, in accordance with the principles of quality and opportunity, in order to contribute to improving the quality of life and the socio-economic development.

Chapter i. Of higher education Article 3 Objectives 1. Are the purposes of higher education: a) promote knowledge, culture, critical thinking and democratic values.

b) to promote and disseminate scientific research and innovation.

c) to promote the ability of competence of the actors of higher education.

d) Foster the autonomy and adaptability of different actors of higher education.

e) Training for the exercise of a profession.

f) guarantee the quality of higher education.

2. The application of the guidelines of the European space is a basic objective of public higher education.

Article 4 basic principles of university education in order to achieve the purposes set forth in the previous article, the operation of the universities held in the following principles: 1. The use of critical methods in the study of scientific and philosophical knowledge.

2. The interrelationship between teaching and research.

3. The mobility of students, teachers and researchers.

4. The interdisciplinarity.

5. national and international cooperation with other universities.

6. The freedom of Chair.

Article 5 governing bodies and representation of universities 1. The law and the rules of organisation and operation of the universities establish their governing bodies and representation, as well as the procedures for their appointment and revocation.

2. The single body of the Government of the universities has the name of "rector".

Article 6 the structure and objectives of the higher professional education 1. The higher professional education is structured in establishments, cor1. The higher professional education is structured in establishments, corresponding to different branches of professional training, with the aim of responding to the different needs and occupational training of Andorran society. The University of Andorra is empowered to impart studies of higher professional education, in the framework established by the law.

2. To achieve the aims set out in article 3 of the law, the establishments of higher professional education should search for the achievement of the following objectives:-to prepare for the exercise of a professional activity.

-To promote a quality offer that encourage and motivate the initiative and the critical spirit.

-Adapt the offerings to the needs of the labour market.

-To provide students with information and guidance in the area of vocational training and qualifications for the job.

-Make sure the balance between theory and practice, encouraging training stays in various companies.

Article 7 Access 1. Can access to higher education, all students who have obtained the degree of Bachelor or equivalent provisions of the regulations and have passed the entrance examinations that have been established, either in general or for certain schools.

2. Can also access higher education students who meet the conditions agreed and that exceed the entrance exams that are established for this purpose.

Article 8 academic titles 1. The Government establishes the qualifications, of any grade, who have State character.

2. The Government must regulate the guidelines and the conditions for obtaining the degrees of national character.

3. Titles are issued by the Ministry responsible for higher education.

4. For the purpose of promoting transparency and mobility in the European space for higher education, the titles that have State character must be accompanied of the European supplement to the diploma. This supplement must contain the items of information to ensure transparency in relation to the level and the content of the courses taken.

5. Universities and higher professional education establishments can issue degrees, without State character. This condition should be clearly expressed in the final document which contains the qualification obtained.

Article 9 Powers of inspection and evaluation


The Government exercises its powers of inspection and evaluation with respect to universities and higher professional education establishments in Andorra, by the relevant bodies for the development of the powers mentioned above.

Article 10 Nature of institutions of higher education 1. Are public universities and higher professional education establishments created in accordance with this law and to develop the purposes set forth in article 3 of the law.

2. Recognized by the agreement, within the framework of the Andorran educational structure, the public establishments of higher professional education dependent on other educational systems that the 2. Recognized by the agreement, within the framework of the Andorran educational structure, the public establishments of higher professional education dependent on other educational systems that the Andorran.

3. Have private universities and higher professional education establishments, not included in the previous sections and recognized as such under the terms regulated in this law and to develop the purposes set forth in article 3 of the law.

Article 11 the creation and recognition of the institutions of higher education 1. The creation of public universities and the recognition of the universities and of the establishments of higher professional education of private nature have to do by law.

2. The creation of the establishments of higher professional education of public character has to do, in the framework of the law, by regulation.

Article 12 Languages 1. The Catalan is the language of public higher education in Andorra.

2. You have to set up programs for the development of other languages, they may have the character of vehicular language in the development of educational and research programs.

Chapter II. The University Research Article 13 public performance Purposes in the field of University research has the following purposes: 1. To encourage, on the basis of the principles of quality and opportunity, the research, development and transfer of knowledge.

2. Structure and consolidate the scientific and research system and connect it with the education system and their quality.

3. Promote the training of human resources competitive in the scientific and technological field.

4. To promote cooperation, in the field of science, between researchers and the economic actors involved.

5. To promote the competitiveness and the capacity for adaptation and innovation of businesses, fostering the transfer of knowledge from research centres to the productive sector.

Article 14 programming and management of public activity in the area of University research to optimize the programming and management of the activities for the promotion and coordination in the field of University research, as well as the transfer of knowledge, the Ministry responsible for higher education must do the following actions: 1. Promote the development of University research.

2. Promote cooperation between researchers and companies.

3. contribute to the multidisciplinary cooperation between the different branches of science, in favour of dialogue between natural and social sciences and the humanities and science.

4. To encourage the dialogue and the international collaboration in all matters related to innovation and research.

Title i. Of the public university education at the University of Andorra chapter i. Article 15 public Character and autonomy of the University of Andorra 1. The University of Andorra, public institution created by the law of 30 July 1997, enjoy educational, scientific, administrative and financial autonomy.

2. In virtue of their autonomy, the University of Andorra has its own legal personality, so that it can act to comply with the fundamental principles of the University education with full capacity.

Chapter II. FCapítol II. Functions and organization of the University of Andorra Article 16 academic and administrative functions Functions 1. For the purposes of the powers of the governing bodies of the University of Andorra must distinguish between academic and administrative functions functions. Academic functions are based on the principles of university autonomy and freedom of Chair. Administrative functions are derived from the consideration of higher education as a public service.

2. academic functions Are: a) the drafting of the statutes of the University of Andorra and other rules of inner workings that are arising.

b) the selection, training and promotion of teaching and research staff.

c) the preparation and approval of the programs of the subjects and of research projects.

d) admission and verification of knowledge of the students.

e) The cultural and scientific relationships with other academic institutions, Andorra or abroad.

f) any competition arising from the purposes of higher education set out in article 3 of the law.

3. administrative functions Are: a) the direction and management of the University services and the establishments of higher professional education and of its staff.

b) direction and the management of the economic-administrative services.

c) the preparation of the draft budget.

d) the administration of the assets, the management of the budget and the authorization of the expenditure.

Article 17 of the governing bodies 1. For the academic and administrative functions, are the governing bodies of the University of Andorra the University Council, the rector, the centre directors and the Manager.

2. To exercise administrative functions, the ordinary organ of Government is the Manager.

3. The holders of governing bodies may exercise under partial dedication and in exclusive dedication.

Article 18 composition and functions of the University Council 1. The University Council is the highest authority of the pluripersonal University of Andorra. At the same time, is the body through which the society participates in the University.

2. The University Council has the following composition: a) the rector, who is the Chair.

b) two members representing the Administration appointed by the Government.

c) two members appointed by the teachers elected by and from among the Group of teachers.

d) two members of the students elected by and from among the Group of students.

e) a member representing the business and professional sectors designated by the Government.


f) a member designated by individuals or private entities that collaborate with the University of Andorra.

3. The functions of the University Council: to) Approve and modify the statutes of the University of Andorra, which will be published in the OFFICIAL GAZETTE.

b) Elect the rector of the University, subject to a favourable vote by an absolute majority, for a period of four years.

c) reported the proposed annual budget prepared by the Manager.

d) to establish the general criteria of the University of Andorra.

e) give opinions and write reports on issues that affect the University of Andorra.

4. The University Council is convened by the rector, on its own initiative or at the request of four members. Meets at least once a year.

Article 19 election of members of the University Council who represent teaching staff and students 1. The President should convene elections of representatives of the teaching staff and students with a minimum of two months prior to the end of the term of Office of the previous representatives.

2. To proceed to the election of their representatives, have the right of suffrage, active and passive, all the ordinary teachers, helpers and collaborators, with a minimum of sixty hours per academic year. The vote is equal, direct and secret. The candidates who are eligible for the designation must be filed 30 days before the vote and must include the name and surname of two professors of different centers-one of them, at least, it professor-and two alternate candidates, with the same characteristics, which, in case of being vacant Office, the substitute. Is designated the nomination you get more votes.

3. To proceed to the election of their representatives, have the right of suffrage, active and passive, all students, as long as the duration of their studies is, at least, for two years. The active suffrage is equal, direct and secret. The candidacies must be made 30 days prior to the official ballot and must include the name and surname of two students of different centers and two alternate candidates, with the same characteristics, which, in case of being vacant Office, the substitute. Is designated the nomination you get more votes.

4. The duration of the term of Office is two years, and may be re-elected in their offices.

Article 20: appointment of members of the University Council who represent the business and professional sectors and the private entities 1. The Government designated the representative of the business sector and professional among the components of a slate proposed by the Chamber of Commerce, industry and services of Andorra and by professional associations. The duration of his term of Office is two years, and may be re-elected.

2. Individuals or private entities that collaborate with the University of Andorra must elect, by free agreement between them, his representative. In case of not reaching this agreement, the same University Council should designate this representative. In both cases, the decision that you take should be to motivate depending on the support and the resources that the person elected-or the interests that it represents-contribute to the University. The duration of his term of Office is two years, and may be re-elected.

Article 21 appointment of members of the University Council 1. The members of the University Council elected and appointed in accordance with the previous articles are appointed by the Minister the holder in the area of higher education.

2. The appointment of the members of the University Council takes place within fifteen calendar days after the elections.

Article 22 Election of the rector, rector of the University is Ethe rector of the University is elected by the University Council by an absolute majority of its members. The candidates have the status of a doctor, with a minimum of six years of academic experience and his candidacy is supported by five ordinary teachers, an Assistant and a collaborator.

Article 23 Duties of the rector rector's functions Are: a) the institutional representative of the University of Andorra.

b) chaired the University Council and the Academic Board of the University.

c) Exercise, in accordance with the criteria established by the Board, the management of University academic activity and the coordination centres.

Article 24 appointment of school directors 1. The directors are hired in accordance with the Andorran and labor law must have a doctoral degree. However, the contract-programme, depending on the nature of the teachings to impart in the centre, you can establish other requirements for formal qualifications, in particular in relation to the direction of studies of first cycle.

2. To elect the director of the centre, in the event of vacancy, the University, immediately and by means of ordinary advertising measures, should proceed to the corresponding announcement. The adjudication of the square will be resolved by a Commission that decides in accordance with the principles of merit, ability and suitability.

3. the Commission is composed of the rector, who chairs; the Managing Director, who shall act as Secretary, and three more members, appointed directly by the University Council, which is appointed by the rector.

4. The centre directors, elected in accordance with this procedure, are appointed by the rector.

Article 25 functions of school directors Are functions of the centre directors: a) to be the institutional representative of the centre.

b) Exercise the functions of academic and administrative management of the centre.

c) lead the quality programs.

d) promote research.

e) propose new training and qualifications.

f) Prepare the annual report for the purposes of the evaluation of the centre.

g) teaching and research functions.

h) all that may be entrusted by the rector of the University.

Article 26 The Academic Board of the University 1. Composition The Academic Board of the University is formed by the rector, who is President of the Board, the directors of the centre and the Manager, who is the Secretary.

The rector may delegate to the directors of the centre the exercise of its powers by a certain time.

2. Functions The Academic Board is the rector's advisory body within the scope of its powers, and is the organ through which it exercises its powers in relation to the coordination centres.

Article 27 the Manager 1. The Manager of the University, appointed by the Government of Andorra at the proposal of the rector, the direction of the economic-administrative services to the University and depends directly of the rector.

2. The Manager attends Academic Board of the University, of which he is the Secretary, and exercises management functions in the following matters:


in development of the project of the University budget) that is aprovaa) Preparation of the draft budget of the University that is approved by the University Council. This budget respects the criteria established in the contract-programme signed by the University with the Government.

b) management of administrative services and monetize the Rectorate.

c) asset administration, management of budget and expenditure authorization.

3. The Manager continues in Office when so does the President. However, it may be re-elected.

Article 28 colourful interests and incompatibilities regime 1. The owners of the governing bodies and the staff-teaching and non-teaching may be in a situation of partial commitment and dedication.

2. The situation of partial dedication is compatible with any other employment or position which, by its character, does not prevent the exercise of the University functions. The situation of exclusive dedication is only compatible with the exercise of activities connected with the purposes of higher education, which must be authorised by the same University, in accordance with the general criteria established by the status of the teaching and non-teaching staff of the University.

Chapter III. Structure and funding of the University of Andorra Article 29 Structure in centres and areas 1. In order to accomplish their goals and develop their functions, the University is divided into faculties, schools and departments.

2. The Center is the organizational unit and management in the field of which the necessary courses and research programmes are developed enough to get the titles of the State or, if appropriate, are degrees or diplomas from the University.

3. The Department is the unit responsible for organizing and developing, in one or more schools, the teaching and research of its respective discipline, as well as to carry out other activities which by nature may reciprocate. Every teacher has to belong necessarily to a certain area.

4. at the proposal of the rector, the Academic Board, approves the number and the designation of the areas, each of which must be coordinated by one of his teachers attached to regular.

Article 30 Financing 1. The Government and the University of Andorra must sign a contract-program that can have annual or multi-year. It establishes the maximum amount of the registrations, the objectives of the University institution in relation to the general interest and the formulas provided for their economic sustainability.

2. The University is financed by: a) the amount of fees.

b) the subsidy is fixed annually by the budget Law.

c) grants, bequests and donations from third parties, both individuals and legal persons.

d) revenue derived from the knowledge transferred to private companies.

e) any income derived from their activities.

3. If the grants and donations to which refers the letter c) of paragraph 2 are a finalist and an important economic volume, the natural or legal persons who have awarded the grant or donation can take part in the monitoring of the academic activity in which should collaborate in l3. If the grants and donations to which refers the letter c) of paragraph 2 are a finalist and an important economic volume, the natural or legal persons who have awarded the grant or donation can take part in the monitoring of the course in which they have worked. The form and extent of this participation will be determined by an agreement with the centre or the corresponding centres.

Chapter IV. The academic programme of the University of Andorra Article 31 study Plans 1. The study plans are instruments of planning and organization of higher education.

2. the syllabuses of the national qualifications are approved by the Government of Andorra, at the proposal of the rector of the University, after the reasoned report of the Academic Board of the University.

3. The study plans that give rise to a private, non-State validity, are approved by the rector, on the recommendation of the Academic Board and after the preliminary report of the corresponding Center.

4. The proposal for a plan of studies must be accompanied by, in any case, an economic report prepared by the Executive Director on the cost expected.

Article 32 official recognition of qualifications and validation of periods of studies 1. The official recognition of academic titles corresponding to the Government. To this end, the Government has to regulate the conditions of recognition of foreign higher education qualifications. The University is competent to validate periods of studies.

2. For the purposes of the recognition of periods of study, the agreements should provide for the additional subjects or the necessary tests that, if this is the case, the student has to overcome because the periods of studies contributed to be validated.

3. In the absence of agreement, the validation of periods of studies corresponds to the rector, by grounded decision, which has to request necessary reports and has to determine, case by case, the complementary subjects that should be studied and specific tests that have been carried out, for the periods of studies contributed can be validated.

Article 33 cooperation agreements 1. The University may establish agreements with foreign universities in order to encourage mutual aid, Exchange and cooperation. If the agreements affect the degrees, the forecast of the contract-program or involve any spending, must be communicated in advance to the Government, who can deny your signature.

2. The University may perform, prior agreement of collaboration with private organisations, studies and research projects and/or innovation jobs.

Article 34 academic Activities 1. Empowers the University to develop in accordance with their own regulations and through their centres and areas, the following academic activities: a) University education of first, second and third cycle.

b University extension and Postgraduate Courses) that will lead to obtain degrees from the University.

c) University research programs.

d) any activity of dissemination and cultural extension.

2. In addition, it empowers the University to organize, manage, and administer, in accordance with the law and the contract-programme signed with the Government, the formation of higher professional education.

Chapter v. the University community of the University of Andorra Article 35 Definition


1. The University community is made up by the students, by teaching and non-teaching staff.

2. The Ministry responsible for higher education and the University must foster the communication between the members of the community that includes higher education and strengthen its links with the European higher education and the international scientific community.

Section 1a. Article 36 students Access the processes of access to the given within the framework of the University will develop on the basis of the number of seats available and based on the principles of publicity, equality and merit.

Article 37 The Mobility contract programme between the Government and the University of Andorra includes the necessary measures to ensure that students can continue their studies in other universities in Europe.

Article 38 rights and duties 1. The study is a right and a duty of the students.

2. students have the right to: a) enjoy equality of opportunity and not suffer any kind of personal or social circumstances, discrimination in access to and permanence in the studios.

b) Receive guidance and information with regard to the studies that they are studying.

c) Receive a quality teaching and assistance needed by the teachers.

d) be evaluated with objective criteria in academic performance.

e) enjoy representation in the governing bodies and representation of the University.

f) to exercise freedom of expression, Assembly and Association in the University environment.

3. Students have, in addition, the following duties: a) to develop the activity of study with the dedication and the necessary exploitation.

b) comply with the statutory regulations and internal regulations of the University.

Section 2a. The teaching staff teaching staff 39 Article 1. The teaching staff of the University of Andorra is composed of the following categories: a) ordinary Professor.

b) Assistant Professor.

c) visiting Professor.

d) Professor.

2. The teaching staff must develop academic activities, teaching and/or research.

3. May exercise teaching with full responsibility the ordinary professors, visiting professors and lecturers are collaborators.

In order to carry out the teaching with full responsibility aimed at obtaining a title of bàtxel·lor of 180 European credits, teachers must be in possession of a master's degree of 300 European credits.

To be able to exercise full responsibility for teaching with aimed at obtaining a master's degree of 300 European credits, teachers must be in possession of a master's degree or doctorate.

In order to direct research projects aimed at the obtaining of the third cycle, the teachers must be in possession of a doctoral degree.

To teach certain subjects the University can hire professionals who, without meeting the requirements set forth in the previous section, enjoy accredited experience in the occupational field in question. The Agency's report of quality of higher education in Andorra, the said professionalsPer teach certain subjects the University can hire professionals who, without meeting the requirements set forth in the previous section, enjoy accredited experience in the occupational field in question. The Agency's report of quality of higher education in Andorra, the said professionals have the consideration of teachers and can develop teaching activities.

Teachers and assistants are responsible for the tasks of teaching and research.

4. The teaching staff is hired in accordance with the labor law in Andorra. The basic remuneration is set by the Government of Andorra. The contract can set this premium remuneration, as well as other specific characteristics.

5. Any professor, using the ordinary advertising measures for the relevant call for proposals, should be appointed to a Commission formed by the rector, the director of the University centre concerned and three professors, two of whom have to be teachers of the highest level of two other public universities in the academic specialty of the square that advertise in the call.

6. the visiting professors, collaborators and assistants are appointed by the director of the centre, a favourable report of a Committee of three professors, presided over by a professor.

7. The teaching staff can exercise in a situation of partial commitment and dedication.

Article 40 Rights of teachers In the teaching staff of the University has the following rights: to) Exercise the freedom Chair.

b) contribute to the preparation of study plans and, where appropriate, of research projects.

c) have adequate means to carry out the task of teaching and research, depending on the availability of the University budget.

d) be part of research teams and receive grants for research.

e) participate in continuing education activities that allow the updating of their knowledge.

f) collaborate in the planning, development and evaluation of the theoretical and practical courses corresponding to their discipline.

g) Was evaluated in compliance with the University obligations.

h) use the facilities and University services.

and the regime established by permission) enjoy the University, in accordance with the regulations in force.

j) carry out activities to improve the professional ability and to apply the acquired knowledge to the benefit of the Andorran society, within the framework established by the University.

k) Have the recognition of the intellectual activity of the works of its own, in accordance with the regulations in force.

Article 41 Obligations of teachers The teaching staff of the University is obliged to fulfill the following duties: a) assume the responsibility of the position for which he has been appointed or elected and the duties it entails.

b) Exercise personally teaching functions and/or researchers, and any other that may arise from their relationship with the University.

c) to maintain and update their knowledge.

d) inform the students, in advance, on the criteria according to which it will be evaluated.

e) respect the freedom of the other Chair members of the academic community.

Section 3a. The non-teaching staff non-teaching staff Article 42


1. the non-teaching staff carries out the management and administration in the administrative areas, of 1. The non-teaching staff carries out the management and administration in the fields of human resources, administrative, Economic Affairs, General Services, information technology and libraries, as well as in relation to other administrative processes or support that may be determined.

2. The non-teaching staff is hired by the University in accordance with the labor law in Andorra. It guarantees the advertising and the objective of selection according to merit accreditation, without prejudice to specific tests of selection.

Article 43 the rights of non-teaching staff Are the rights of non-teaching staff of the University are the following: a) to participate in the governing bodies and management in accordance with the established regulations.

b) attend the activities organised or arranged by the University that are considered to be of interest for their training.

c) exercise the right of Association and of syndication.

d) use the facilities and the University services in accordance with that established by the regulations of the University.

e) dispose of adequate resources for the development of its functions.

f) Be informed about issues that affect the University life.

Article 44 staff non-teaching Duties Are duties of non-teaching staff of the University are the following: a) the statutes of the University as well as the regulations that are developed.

b) Respect the heritage of the University and to ensure their conservation.

c) contribute to the achievement of the purposes and to the improvement of the operation of the University as a public service.

d) Assume the responsibilities entailed in the positions for which they have been chosen.

e) participate in courses, seminars and other activities aimed at training and the improvement of the non-teaching staff.

f) Exercise the functions assigned to the place of work and any others that may arise from their relationship with the University, in accordance with the statutes and other rules that are established.

g) to participate in all matters affecting the University life, according to the established by these statutes and the applicable regulations.

h) respect the other members of the University community and peaceful coexistence.

Section 4a. Article 45 disciplinary Responsibility and disciplinary teaching staff non-teaching staff are subject to disciplinary liability under the terms and conditions set forth in this law.

Article 46 types of infringements 1. The offences committed by the teaching and non-teaching staff in the exercise of their duties will qualify for serious offences and of very serious offences.

2. Constitutes serious breach of any of the duties of teaching and non-teaching personnel established in this law.

3. Are very serious offences: a) the unjustified absence for a period exceeding three days.

b) The repeated and unjustified lack of punctuality and attendance.

c) the physical or mental abuse and the exile to students, teachers and non-teaching staff.

d) Procure for itself or for third parties, improper economic benefits, taking advantage of the position or the work place.

e) facts or attitudes repeated that shows a lack of fitness manifested by the job object of the contract.

f) recidivism in serious offences.

4. The serious offences prescriuran six months and very serious at the end of one year, counting from the date of their Commission.

Article 47 types of sanctions 1. The serious offences will be penalize with the warning or written with the suspension, up to three months of salary, as well as effects of the functions provided for in the contract.

2. very serious offences will be penalize with the suspension, up to six months, the effects of the envisaged functions and salary on the contract or their final resolution.

3. Any of the cases of the two sections above entails the immediate dismissal of any charge that at that time occupies the person sanctioned.

Article 48 sanctioning Procedure 1. To determine the disciplinary responsibility, the rector has to open the relevant procedure and the instructor of the transcript.

2. The instructor must practice the tests relevant to clarify the facts, determine responsibilities, formulate the corresponding charges and moved it to the affected person, which has a period of ten days to make the relevant allegations in a fold of disclaimer and propose the evidence it deems appropriate for the defense of their interests.

3. Once you have made these allegations, the instructor must raise the rector a report on the merits of the issue, which has to formulate a reasoned proposal to solve the case in accordance with law. In view of this proposal, the Chancellor dictates a final resolution. This decision can only be made before the administrative and tax jurisdiction.

Title II. Of the establishments of higher professional education of the Andorran education system Article 49 creation of branches and the establishments of higher professional education of the Andorran education system 1. The Government of Andorra approved, subject to a report or reasoned proposal of the National Commission of the higher Professional education, the creation of areas of training that must be set in accordance with the employment and training needs of the Andorran society.

2. Likewise, the Government creates the establishments of higher professional education in charge of developing branches of training and approves the curricula corresponding to the proposal of the Ministry responsible for higher education. The hotel, which is attached to the University, is the organizational unit in the domain of which the contents provided in the curricula of higher professional education.

3. The qualifications pertaining to the various curricula are State-owned. The establishments can issue qualifications, previous communication to the appropriate Ministry. This condition is clearly expressed in the final document which contains the qualification obtained.

Article 50 Funding 1. The establishments of higher professional education are supported: a) the amount of fees that are needed to satisfy the students.

b) the allocation fixed by lab) the allocation fixed by the law of the budget.

c) economic contributions from both individuals and legal entities, subject to agreement of collaboration.

d) revenue derived from the knowledge transferred to private companies, in the framework of a cooperation agreement.


e) other types of income derived from their activities.

2. The Government of Andorra approved the budget of establishments of higher professional education, as well as the amounts of fees that are needed to satisfy the students.

3. The establishments of higher professional education receive the grant fixed annually by the law of the budget, which is managed by the direction of the higher professional education.

Article 51 the National Commission of the higher Professional education 1. The National Commission of the higher Professional education is the body through which the Andorran society participates in the general programming of the higher professional education.

2. The functions of the National Commission of the higher Professional education: a) to ensure the proper functioning of the higher professional education and its adaptation to training and employment needs of the society, without prejudice to the powers which, in general, has the Ministry competent in the field of higher education.

b) to propose to the competent Ministry in the matter of the creation of new branches of training.

c) issued a non-binding report on the new branches of training that the Government intends to create.

3. The National Commission of the higher Professional education is composed of a maximum of eight members appointed by the Government, which must have necessarily: a) two representatives of the ministerial departments responsible for higher education and professional training.

b) a member of the Chamber of Commerce, industry and services of Andorra.

c) a member of the University of Andorra.

d) a representative of the students of higher professional education.

e) a representative of the professors of the higher professional education.

Article 52 the direction of the higher professional education 1. The rector of the University of Andorra exercises the direction of the higher professional education.

2. In relation to the higher professional education, the functions of the Chancellor of the University of Andorra: a) to be the institutional representative of the higher professional education.

b) Exercise the functions of academic and administrative management of the establishments.

c) manage the quality programs and the relationship with the productive sectors of the economy.

d) to propose new groups and qualifications to the National Commission of the higher Professional education.

e) to draw up the annual report on the effect of the evaluation of the higher professional education that has been presented to the National Commission of the higher Professional education.

f) Coordinate with the governing bodies of the University the implementation of higher professional education establishments.

Article 53 Are responsible for pedagogical pedagogical responsible of the higher professional education 1. The rector of the University of Andorra appoints the heads of the higher professional education teaching.

2. the teaching of higher professional education: a) to ensure the proper application of study plans.

b) Prepare the annual report of the branches of higher professional education that will provide and deliver it to the rector of the University of Andorra.

c) Get the most out of the human and material resources of the centre.

d) Encourage proposals for educational innovation, promote academic activities and carry out cooperation programs with the productive sectors.

e) Exercise teaching tasks, if necessary.

Article 54 of the students rights and obligations 1. The study is a right and a duty of the students of higher professional education.

2. students have the right to: a) enjoy equality of opportunity and not suffer any kind of discrimination, for personal or social circumstances, in the access and permanence in the studios.

b) Receive guidance and information with regard to the studies that they are studying.

c) Receive a quality teaching and assistance needed by the teachers.

d) be evaluated with objective criteria in academic performance.

e) enjoy representation in the National Commission of the higher Professional education.

f) to exercise freedom of expression, Assembly and Association in the field of higher professional education establishments.

3. Students have, in addition, the following duties: a) to develop the activity of study with the dedication and the necessary exploitation.

b) comply with the rules and internal regulations of the higher professional education and taking care of instruments and materials made available to you.

Article 55 1 Staff. The staff of the higher professional education is composed of teachers and non-teaching staff.

2. The teaching staff carries out academic activities. To develop academic activities must be in possession of a title of bàtxel·lor of 180 European credits.

3. To teach certain subjects you can hire professionals who, without meeting the requirements set forth in the previous section, enjoy accredited experience in the occupational field in question. The Agency's report of quality of higher education in Andorra, the said professionals have the consideration of teachers and can develop academic activities.

4. The non-teaching staff carries out administration tasks and support in the field of the establishments.

5. The staff that provided its services in the establishments of the higher professional education is engaged in work for the University. The contract establishes rules of respect for the freedom of the Chair, to the extent of the higher professional education.

Article 56 Rights of teachers In the teaching staff of the higher professional education has the following rights: to) Exercise the freedom Chair.

b) contribute to the preparation of the plans of estudib) to contribute to the preparation of study plans.

c) have the adequate means to do the teaching.

d) engage in activities for lifelong learning that will allow the updating of their knowledge.

e) collaborate in the planning, development and evaluation of theoretical and practical courses corresponding to their discipline.

f) be evaluated in compliance with teaching obligations.

g) use the facilities and services of the establishments of higher professional education.

h) activities to improve the professional ability and to apply the acquired knowledge to the benefit of the Andorran society.


and) Have the recognition of the intellectual activity of the works of its own, in accordance with the regulations in force. This right must be safeguarded, especially in the case of agreements with private entities.

Article 57 duties of teaching staff The teaching staff of the higher professional education is required to fulfill the following duties: a) assume the responsibility of the position for which he has been appointed or elected and fulfill the duties that this position entails.

b) Exercise personally teaching functions, as well as any other that may arise from their relationship with the establishment and academic nature.

c) to maintain and update their knowledge.

d) inform the students, in advance, on the criteria according to which it will be evaluated.

e) respect the freedom of the other Chair members of the academic community.

Article 58 the rights of non-teaching staff non-teaching staff's Rights Are the following: to) attend training activities organized or arranged by the Ministry responsible for higher education.

b) exercise the right of Association and of syndication.

c) use the facilities and services designed for the higher professional education in accordance with that established by the regulations.

d) dispose of adequate resources for the development of its functions.

e) be informed about the issues that affect your professional field.

Article 59 duties of non-teaching staff non-teaching staff duties Are the following: to) comply with the rules of operation of the establishments and to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the higher professional education, with a special collaboration with teachers and students.

b) participate in courses, seminars and other activities aimed at training and the improvement of the non-teaching staff.

c) Exercise the functions assigned to their place of work.

Article 60 the staff disciplinary Liability is subject to disciplinary liability, under the terms and conditions established in this law and in labour regulations in force.

Article 61 types of infringements 1. The offences committed by the staff in the exercise of their duties will qualify for serious offences and of very serious offences.

2. Constitutes serious breach of any of the duties of the personnel provisions of this law.

3. Are very serious offences: a) the unjustified absence for a period exceeding three days.

b) the lack of punctuality or assb) the lack of punctuality or repeated unjustified and assistance.

c) the physical or mental abuse and the exile to students, teachers and non-teaching staff.

d) Procure for itself or for third parties, improper economic benefits by taking advantage of the position or the work place.

e) facts or attitudes repeated that shows a lack of fitness manifested for the site subject to contract.

f) recidivism in serious offences.

4. The serious faults prescribe after six months and the very serious at the end of one year, counting from the date of their Commission.

Article 62 types of sanctions 1. The serious offences will be penalize with the warning or written with the suspension, up to three months of salary as well as effects of the functions provided for in the contract.

2. very serious offences will be penalize with the suspension, up to six months of salary, as well as effects of the functions provided for in the contract or its final resolution.

3. Any of the cases of the two sections above entails the immediate dismissal of any executive post which at that time occupies the person sanctioned. Upon reasoned justification, it may agree to suspend the exercise of the Office Manager, so precautionary measure, once commenced disciplinary record.

Article 63 the sanctioning Procedure 1. To determine the disciplinary responsibility has been to open an administrative file on the alleged offender. The rector appoints the instructor of the transcript. The instructor will have the status of civil servant or hired stable employment, in accordance with the regulations in force.

2. The instructor must practice the relevant evidence in order to clarify the facts and determine the responsibilities, formulate the corresponding charges and moved it to the affected person, which has a period of ten days to make the relevant allegations in a sheet of the disclaimer, and to propose as many tests as deemed appropriate for the defense of their interests.

3. Once you have made these allegations, the instructor must raise the rector a report on the merits of the issue, which has to formulate a reasoned proposal to solve the case in accordance with law. In view of this proposal, the Chancellor dictates a final resolution. This decision can only be made in front of the administrative and tax jurisdiction.

Title III. Of the European space of higher education Article 64 adaptation to the EHEA the Ministry competent in the area of higher education and the University must adopt all necessary measures for the public higher education will proceed to: a) to adapt the cycles of the teachings to the general lines of the European space of higher education, b) to adapt the names of the degrees c) adopted the European credit as a unit of assessment of the studies of the plans of studies) to facilitate the adaptation of the systems of European framework qualifications e) adapt the other measures which may be adopted in the European framework for higher education.

Article 65 The European credit and degrees of State qualifications 1. State University degrees are structured on the basis of cycles set out in the framework of the European system of higher education. The first cycle leads to the degree of bàtxel·lor, the second at the masters and the third the doctor.

2. Is adopted as the unit of assessment of the credit, which is defined on the basis of the total burden of work which is required in the student. This charge takes into account the whole of the activity required in the student, as the collective activity, personal work, the realization of stays, the writing of works or projects and other activities.

3. The workload of a full-time student during a university year is equivalent to 60 European credits.

4. in order to obtain the degree of bàtxel·lor is required to have completed a minimum of 180 credits, according to the who have different teachings and study plans approved by the Government of Andorra.

5. the programs leading to the master's degree required to successfully complete a total of 300 credits.


6. Doctoral studies correspond to a high level of expertise in the investigation and must be based on the presentation of an original research project.

7. The accessibility and the achievement of each cycle depends on the successful completion of the minimum credits required. The award of the degree of bàtxel·lor gives access to the cycle of master's programs, and obtain the master's degree gives access to doctoral programs with the completion of the cycle which is obtained the degree of doctor.

66 article quality assessment 1. The Ministry responsible for higher education, through the Agency of quality of higher education, safeguards the quality of teaching by means of comparable criteria and methodologies within the framework established by the European space for higher education.

2. The quality of higher education is regulated by the regulation, which includes the rules that ensure the independence, transparency, professionalism and international recognition.

Article 67 Ratings the Ministry responsible for higher education and update the national framework of qualifications, taking into account the European framework of qualifications.

Title IV. The private higher education Article 68 Creation and recognition of universities and of establishments of higher professional education of private character 1. By virtue of the principle of freedom of education and the creation of schools recognized in article 20.2 of the Constitution, any natural or legal person has the right to create a university or establishment of higher professional education of a private character.

2. the recognition of a university or establishment of higher professional education of private character should be done by law.

3. To start the process of creation and recognition of a university or establishment of higher professional education of a private character, the person concerned should be directed to the Ministry in charge of higher education to present their project, duly accredited by the Agency 3. To start the process of creation and recognition of a university or establishment of higher professional education of a private character, the person concerned should be directed to the Ministry in charge of higher education to present their project, duly certified by the quality Agency of Andorra, which should include the following points: to) his experience as a lecturer or researcher in any field of knowledge.

b) the project of University or establishment of higher professional education that is intended to create. Necessarily have to exhibit the following characteristics: the number of centres, the studies that you can follow, the statutes of internal organization, the procedure to select the teaching staff and the forecast of the number of students, as well as any other that will be expressly requested and motivated by the Ministry responsible for higher education. In particular, it will require the percentage of teachers to doctors at the University of Andorra and the safeguards required for the exercise of the freedom of the Chair, without prejudice to respect for the ideals of the centre.

c) the project of the statutes and/or rules of inner workings.

d) the evaluation of the economic cost, the forecasts of the financing and guarantees of resources provided.

e) the rules to ensure fairness in the assessment and forecast of public or private external quality controls.

4. The Ministry in charge of higher education must issue a report on the project within a maximum period of six months from the presentation of the project. If the report is positive, the Government, within a period of two months, he has to send a Bill to the General Council.

5. The Ministry responsible for higher education carries out the inspection of the property. In the event of non-compliance of the requirements legally, the Government, subject to administrative procedure, will be able to agree on the revocation of the authorization of commissioning.

Article 69 the functioning universities and establishments of higher professional education of private character set freely on its statutes the rules of operation.

Article 70 the Plans of studies and degrees the adoption by the Government of Andorra, the study plans for each of the qualifications of the various cycles is a prerequisite for the Government to recognize, as appropriate, the titles and give them character and valid state.

Additional provisions First universities have to elaborate their own statutes to regulate aspects of organizational character of academic functions. In all other areas of this law, the Government of Andorra exercises its regulatory powers for the purpose of developing the law.

Second Are the centres of the University of Andorra: the school of nursing, the school of computer science and the University Centre of Virtual Studies. This number is not limited.

Third, the Government determines by Decree the bonus of the rector and the Director of the University of Andorra.

Fourth the provisions of article 39, point 3, is not applicable to the teaching staff that carries out functions of teaching at the University of Andorra at the moment of the entry into force of this law.

Fifth Ministry responsible for higher education must ensure, in accordance with the qEl Ministry responsible for higher education must ensure, in accordance with the established by the legislation on scholarships and grants to study, that any person who meets the conditions for higher studies with use of it may be excluded for economic reasons.

Derogatòries provisions repealed the law of universities, Is First approved by the General Council in the session of July 30, 1997. Similarly, we exclude this repealing the article 8 of the aforementioned Law of universities.

Second it is repealed the law of development of the basic principles of the structure and the Organization of the University of Andorra, adopted by the General Council in its session of 28 June 2002.

Third are repealed articles 55, 56 and 58 of the law on legislation of the Andorran education system, adopted by the General Council in the session of June 9, 1994.

Final provision this law shall enter into force on the day it is published in the official bulletin of the Principality of Andorra.

Casa de la Vall, June 12, 2008, Joan Gabriel i Estany Syndic General


We the co-princes the sancionem and promulguem and let's get the publication in the official bulletin of the Principality of Andorra.

Nicolas Sarkozy Joan Enric Vives Sicília and President of the French Republic and the Bishop of Urgell Co-prince of Andorra Co-prince of Andorra