Knowledge and Human Development AuthorityUndertaking Template

Academic Head

All Higher Education Providers residing in the Free Zones must complete the following Knowledge and Human Development Authority, (KHDA) undertaking as part of the requirements for issuance of the Educational Services Permit. You can access the KHDA regulations using the following link:

  • KHDA Board Resolution No. (1) of 2007 concerning licensing of private educational institutions in the Emirate of Dubai
  • KHDA Order - Higher Education Institution
  • The Executive Council Resolution no.21 of 2011 Concerning Higher Education Institutions based in the Free Zones of the Emirate of Dubai and relevant bylaw.
  • University Quality Assurance International Board, (UQAIB) Quality Assurance Manual

The below undertaking should be completed and signed by the Academic Head. Please date, stamp and print the below text on the Higher Education Provider’s letter headed paper, replacing the text in red.

I the undersigned, TITLE, NAME OF ACADEMIC HEAD,ofNAME OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROVIDER, confirm that I have been nominated to act as the Academic Head and Educational Services Permit holder for the NAME OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROVIDER.On behalf of the NAME OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROVIDER, I certify that I have read and understood all orders and regulations for education providers issued by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, (KHDA). I undertake to comply with all the laws and regulations enforced in the UAE and the Emirate of Dubai, and all of the regulations, guidelines and procedures issued by KHDA from time to time.

I undertake not to mislead or misrepresent the institution, nor to provide false documents/ statements or informations toKHDA. I will notify KHDA of any changes to documents/ informations previously submitted to the KHDA and ensure that I notify KHDA of any changes to the institutions status/ circumstances as outlined in the regulations and guidelines of the KHDA.

I further undertake that I will represent the higher education institution and its best interests. I further undertake that I am a full time academic head with no association with the shareholders, academic infrastructure provider or other venture partner of the higher education provider.

I undertake that I will submit the required documents to the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, (MOHESR) for MOHESR licensure. Upon issuance of a license from the MOHESR, I will ensure that all offered programmes are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation, (CAA), and will renew my accreditation certification before the expiry date of the CAA Accreditation. I will ensure that KHDA is provided with a copy of all accreditation documentation and licensure and that no new programmes are added without approval from KHDA.

ACADEMIC HEAD SIGNATURE

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