The objective of this 3-year SM project is to design and implement a model of National Qualifications Framework for the higher education, through accepted set of levels, in line with the political development priorities of Macedonia. In this developed model all learning achievements (learning outcomes, skills, competences) may be measured and related to each other in a coherent way that defines the relationship between all education and training awards in the HE in MK. Designed NQF will put the needs of the learner first and support the national objective of moving towards a ‘lifelong learning society’. It will be the route through which the country will bring the education and training together in a single unified higher education system and enjoy international recognition. The specific objectives are: "* To design and develop a model of National Qualifications Framework for the HE, verified by regulation at ministerial level* Practical implementation of the NQF through accepted set of levels, in which all learning achievements may be measured and related to each other in a coherent way and which defines the relationship between all education and training awards in the HE in MK"