Quality Assurance Features of Higher Education in the Bologna Process

This article analyzes some features of the higher education quality in the Bologna process. The authors conclude that the years of schooling at a particular stage are not considered to be the key point in higher education, this role belongs to the level of competence. It is noted that along with the agreed standards and procedures for evaluating the quality of education that are created at the European level in accordance with the requirements of the Bologna Declaration there are also accreditation methods of agencies engaged in determination of the quality of education that are also being adjusted. The authors point out certain circumstances that could have a direct negative impact on the Russian education system during the realization of the Bologna process. This article proposes the idea of forming an alternative Eurasian educational system of the CIS and the Baltics.