Service: Educational Service Permit Amendment – Premises Expansion Application Procedure No. Process Steps Required Documents Used Forms 1 Submission of completed permit amendment application and phase I documents If the HEP is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation, (CAA), a letter from the CAA approving the expansion of the building. If the Higher Education Provider (HEP) is a branch campus, a letter from the Home Campus confirming that the provision of space is in line with the guidelines of accrediting body of the home campus. Application for Higher Education Provider Premises Expansion 2 Verification of amendment request NA NA 3 Upon approval of phase I documents KHDA will Issue and initial approval and request submission of phase II documents NA NA 4 Submission of phase II documents Copy of the amended and valid Lease Agreement. Original copy of the Educational Services Permit- (only applicable when the printed details on the Educational Services Permit have changed). Any other documentation that has been amended and has previously been submitted to Knowledge Human Development Authority, (KHDA), (for example the Board Resolution, etc). If applicable, true copy of the Completion Certificate. If applicable, a copy of the Certificate of fitness from Governing body for Health care, (if the University has an in house medical clinic). NA 5 Issuance of amended permit NA NA 6 Collection of amended Educational Service Permit NA NA Tariff: To be announced Total Processing Time: 18 working days Disclaimer: The stated processing time is calculated provided that all required documents are being submitted on time.

Service: Educational Service Permit Amendment – Reduce Size of Premise Application Procedure No. Process Steps Required Documents Used Forms 1 Submission ofcompleted permit amendment application and phase I documentation If the Higher Education Provider, (HEP) is a Branch Campus, a letter from the Home Campus explaining what measures have been taken to ensure that the reduction of space will not affect the quality of learning outcomes & confirm that the provision of space is in line with the guidelines of accrediting body of Home campus. A completed Knowledge and Human Development Authority, (KHDA) undertaking. If the HEP is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation, (CAA), a letter from the CAA approving the reduction in building space. Application for Higher Education Provider Premises Size Reduction KHDA Undertaking 2 Verification of amendment request NA NA 3 Upon approval of phase I documents KHDA will Issue an initial approval and request submission of phase II documents Copy of the amended and valid Lease Agreement. Original copy of the Educational Services Permit- (only applicable when the printed details on the Educational Services Permit have changed). Any other documentation that has been amended and has previously been submitted to KHDA, (for example the Board Resolution, etc). If applicable, true copy of the Completion Certificate. If applicable, a copy of the Certificate of fitness from Governing body for Health care, (if the University has an in house medical clinic). NA 4 Collect initial approval NA NA 5 Issuance of amended permit NA NA 6 Collection of amended Educational Service Permit NA NA Tariff: To be announced Total Processing Time: 18 working days Disclaimer: The stated processing time is calculated provided that all required documents are being submitted on time.

Service: Educational Service Permit Amendment – Relocation Application Procedure No. Process Steps Required Documents Used Forms 1 Submission of filled permit amendment application and phase I documents If the Higher Education Provider is a Branch Campus, a letter from the Home Campus explaining what measures have been taken to ensure that the relocation will not affect the quality of learning outcomes & confirm that the provision of space is in line with the guidelines of accrediting body of Home campus. A completed Knowledge and Human Development Authority, (KHDA) undertaking. If the HEP is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation, (CAA), a letter from the CAA approving the relocation. A letter from the Free Zone confirming that the HEP has been allocated space to relocate, the category under which the HEP will be issued a Commercial License and what activities are permitted under the category of Commercial License. Application for Higher Education Provider Premises Relocation KHDA Undertaking 2 Verification of amendment request NA NA 3 Upon approval of phase I documents KHDA will Issue and initial approval and request submission of phase II documents. NA NA 4 Submission of phase II documents Copy of the amended and valid Lease Agreement. Copy of the new Commercial License. The original Educational Services Permit. Any other documentation that has been amended and has previously been submitted to KHDA, (for example the Board Resolution, etc). If applicable, a copy of the Certificate of fitness from Governing body for Health care, (if the University has an in house medical clinic). NA 5 Issuance of amended permit NA NA 6 Collection of amended Educational Service Permit NA NA Tariff: To be announced Total Processing Time: 18 working days Disclaimer: The stated processing time is calculated provided that all required documents are being submitted on time.

Service: Educational Service Permit Amendment – Add University Quality Assurance International Board, (UQAIB) Programme* Application Procedure No. Process Steps Required Documents Used Forms 1 Submission of completed permit amendment application and phase I documents. Completed programme validation application form. Please refer to Appendix G of the UQAIB manual Application for adding a new Quality Assured International Board (UQAIB) validated programme 2 Verification of amendment request by UQAIB NA NA 3 Upon approval of phase I documents KHDA will Issue and initial approval and request submission of phase II documents NA NA 4 Submission of phase II documents The original Educational Services Permit NA 5 Issuance of amended permit NA NA 6 Collection of amended Educational Service Permit NA NA Tariff: To be announced Total Processing Time: 18 weeks * Applications for adding programs are to be submitted by either Feb the 1st or September 1st, approval will be given in 2 rounds during June and Jan. Disclaimer: The stated processing time is calculated provided that all required documents are being submitted on time.

Service: Educational Service Permit Amendment – Adding new Commission for Academic Accreditation, (CAA) accredited programme Application Procedure No. Process Steps Required Documents Used Forms 1 Submission of completed permit amendment application and phase I documents Programme outline, (for example as found in the brochure given to students). Copy of any current programme accreditation status or equivalent approval (may include ministerial approvals, external accreditations and professional body accreditation). A description of the Quality Assurance process. For each programme, description of target market and evidence of student and employer demand. Evidence that the programme includes some localized industry element integrated into the curriculum. For CAA accredited Branch Campuses, approval from the Home HEP to offer the programme in Dubai and confirmation that the HEP branch programme is equivalent to the HEP Home programme and that the students will have access to similar learning resources. Application for adding a New CAA Programme 2 Verification of amendment request by UCA NA NA 3 Upon approval of phase I documents KHDA will issue an initial approval and request submission of phase II documents. NA NA 4 Submission of phase II documents Copy of letter from the Commission for Academic Accreditation, (CAA) confirming that the programme has been awarded initial accreditation status. Original Educational Services Permit NA 5 Issuance of amended permit NA NA 6 Collection of amended Educational Service Permit NA NA Tariff: To be announced Total Processing Time: 18 weeks * Excluding time taken to obtain CAA accreditation for each programme. Disclaimer: The stated processing time is calculated provided that all required documents are being submitted on time.

Service: Educational Service Permit Amendment – Removing a Programme Application Procedure No. Process Steps Required Documents Used Forms 1 Submission of completed permit amendment application and phase I documents A letter to Knowledge and Human Development Authority, (KHDA) explaining Higher Education Provider’s, (HEP) reasons for removing the programme and proposed action plan for current students and staff. Proposed draft communication to the students. A letter of approval from the Commission for Academic accreditation (CAA) when the programme has been accredited by the CAA. If HEP is a branch campus letter from the home campus confirming that this programme will no longer be offered in Dubai. Application for removing a KHDA approved programme 2 Verification of amendment request NA NA 3 Upon approval of phase I documents, KHDA will request submission of phase II documents. NA NA 4 Submit stage II documents upon approval The previous original Educational Services Permit KHDA undertaking KHDA undertaking 5 Issuance of amended permit NA NA 6 Collection of amended Educational Service Permit NA NA Fees: To be announced Total Processing Time: 18 Weeks Disclaimer: The stated processing time is calculated provided that all required documents are being submitted on time.