The AVA system (Self-assessment – Evaluation – Accreditation), in operation since 2013 and renewed in its third version in 2022, aims to improve the quality of teaching, research, third mission activities, and the management activities of Italian universities. It is based on internal procedures for planning, management, self-assessment, and improvement, supplemented by an external review conducted clearly and transparently through visits by the Evaluation Expert Committees (CEV) appointed by ANVUR. Periodic accreditation is structured around 5 evaluation areas: Strategy and Organization (A), Resource Management (B), Quality Assurance (C), Quality of Teaching (D), and Quality of Research and Third Mission (E).