An annual meeting of Baltic quality agencies in higher education and vocational education and training was taking place on 4-5th of September in Jaskonys (Lithuania). Meeting was organised by the Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education (SKVC) and the National Education Agency. 

On 17 July 2019, Lithuanian Minister of Education, Science and Sports signed an Order approving the Regulations for External Evaluation and Accreditation of Studies, Evaluation Fields, and Indicators. The procedures of external evaluation and accreditation for ongoing studies under the new arrangements will be implemented from 1 January 2020.

On 21 June, representatives from three Algerian universities and Agriculture Academy of Vytautas Magnus University visited the Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education (SKVC). During the meeting with SKVC management, the activities of quality assurance agency and evaluation process of higher education institutions were discussed.