Quality In Contemporary University Environment

University education in today's globalized economy is exposed to many challenges and increasing pressure to improve its approach to the quality assurance of all its processes. Particular situation exists in the field of university education, where candidates for study very carefully consider and finally choose their future Alma Mater. The approach of university management to quality is therefore very important. This article addresses the issue of quality in education, as well as quality measurement in national and foreign universities. Consequently, present article discusses situation in university education in Slovakia. Finally, the article describes what is the meaning of quality in the current academic environment and what are the real quality indicators for public universities. (C) 2014 Published by Elsevier Ltd.