Quality assurance is a fundamental element in the governance of Islamic Higher Education Institutions (PTKI) in Indonesia. This study aims to analyze the policies and regulations related to quality assurance and to identify the challenges of its implementation within PTKI. This research adopts a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach to explore relevant legal frameworks, academic findings, and practical insights. The quality assurance system is grounded in the national legal framework, including Law No. 12 of 2012 on Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Regulation No. 53 of 2023 on Quality Assurance in Higher Education, as well as sectoral policies such as Ministry of Religious Affairs Regulation No. 4 of 2020, which supports the Islamic-based tridharma of higher education. Quality assurance is carried out through two main systems: Internal Quality Assurance System (SPMI), implemented independently by institutions, and External Quality Assurance System (SPME), conducted through accreditation by BAN-PT or independent accreditation bodies (LAM). Despite the existence of a comprehensive regulatory framework, PTKIs still face several challenges in practice, such as a weak culture of quality, limited human resources, technological gaps, and unequal policy support across regions. This study recommends strengthening digital-based quality governance, continuous training for academic communities, and internalizing a quality-oriented institutional culture. Accordingly, PTKIs are expected to develop a sustainable and globally competitive quality system while upholding the values of moderate Islam.
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