Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education

Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education is a leading international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the theory and practice of assessment, evaluation, and feedback within tertiary education. Published by Taylor & Francis, the journal serves as a critical forum for exploring how assessment policies, designs, and technologies shape student learning, institutional quality, and educational equity. Its scope encompasses a wide range of topics, including formative and summative assessment, program evaluation, grading practices, student self-assessment, learning analytics, and the impact of high-stakes testing on teaching and learning. The journal primarily publishes original research articles, but also features systematic reviews, methodological contributions, and occasional scholarly commentaries that push the boundaries of assessment scholarship. The target audience includes higher education researchers, academic developers, institutional researchers, policy makers, and university administrators seeking evidence-based insights to improve assessment systems. Notable features include its rigorous double-blind peer review process and its status as a subscription-based journal, with an option for authors to publish open access. With a 2026 Impact Factor of 6.900, Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education is ranked in the Q1 quartile of the JCR category for Education & Educational Research, placing it among the most influential and highly cited journals in its field. This standing reflects its sustained impact on shaping global conversations about how assessment can be designed to foster deeper learning, enhance student success, and ensure accountability in higher education.