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You must hold a valid KHDA Educational Services Permit to provide educational services in Dubai. Click on the type of institution you are interested in for more information about the process and the documents you will need.
You may also start the process directly through our eServices page.
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Process Steps
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Required Documents
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Used Forms
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Submission of Permit application & phase documents
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- Completed Knowledge and Human Development Authority, (KHDA) Registration Form - (please refer to the attached document)
- Business Plan - (please refer to the attached document)
- Student Grievance Policy and Process
- Details of the nominated Academic Head:
a) A letter addressed from the Investors/ Shareholders confirming the Academic Head.
b) Valid passport copy.
c) A copy of the nominated Academic Head’s CV.
d) Completed specimen signature. (please refer to the attached document).
e) If applicable, a No Objection Certificate from the current Visa sponsor in the UAE for the nominated Academic Head.
- If applicable, details of the investors/shareholders
For natural persons:
a) Valid passport copy
b) A copy of the investors/ shareholders’ CV’s
c) Completed specimen signature for each investor/shareholder.
For corporate company:
a) Copy of the company’s commercial license if the investing company exists in Dubai
b) A Certificate of Good standing if the investor is a foreign company
c) Copy of the corporate company’s Board Resolution
d) Completed specimen signature of the majority shareholder
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2
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Review of application by Knowledge and Human Development Authority, (KHDA)
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Upon approval, KHDA will issue an No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and request phase II documents be submitted to the KHDA
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NA
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NA
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Collection of NOC for CAA
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NA
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NA
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Submitting evidence of MOHESR (Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research) licensure (phase II documents).
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Copy of Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, (MoHESR) licensure |
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Review of the phase II documents by KHDA.
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NA
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NA
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Issuance of NOC for Commercial Licensing Authority and requesting phase III documents by KHDA
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NA
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NA
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Submitting phase 3 documents & payment of Tariff |
- Completed Application for Educational Services Permit. (please refer to the attached document)
- True copy of Board Resolution calling for the establishment of the Higher Education Provider.
- Copy of the Commercial License from the Free zone commercial licensing body.
- If applicable, a copy of the Commercial License of the Academic Infrastructure Provider, (AIP)/ Investor
- Copy of the premises lease agreement from the Free Zone.
- Signed Certificate of Authorisation completed by the Academic Head.
- Copy of the Certificate of fitness from the Governing body for Health care (if the Higher Education Provider has an in house medical clinic)
- True copy of the Completion Certificate from Dubai Municipality or Free Zone, (as applicable).
- For all offered programmes a copy of the Initial accreditation approval letter from CAA.
- Completed KHDA Undertaking for the Academic Head. (please refer to the attached document)
- If applicable, completed KHDA Undertaking for the Investors. (please refer to the attached document)
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Review of phase 3 documents by KHDA |
NA
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Issuance of Educational Service Permit |
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Collection of Educational Service Permit |
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To be announced
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26 days excluding time taken to obtain accreditation*
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Disclaimer: The stated processing time is calculated provided that all required documents are being submitted on time.
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No.
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Process Steps
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Required Documents
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Used Forms
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Submission of Permit application & phase I documents
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- Completed Knowledge and Human Development Authority, (KHDA) Registration Form - (please refer to the attached document)
- Business Plan - (please refer to the attached document)
- Copy of the Home Higher Education Providers (HEP) accreditation status or equivalent approval (may include ministerial approvals, external accreditations and professional body accreditation).
- Details of the nominated Academic Head:
a) If applicable, a letter from the Investors/ Shareholders confirming the Academic Head.
b) A letter of appointment from the Home HEP confirming the appointment of the Academic Head.
c) Valid passport copy.
d) A copy of the nominated Academic Head’s CV.
e) Completed specimen signature. (please refer to the attached document)
e) If applicable, a No Objection Certificate from the current Visa sponsor in the UAE for the nominated Academic Head.
- If applicable, details of the investors/shareholders:
For natural persons
a) Valid passport copy.
b) A copy of the investors/ shareholders’ CV’s.
c) Completed specimen signature for each investor/shareholder.
For corporate company
a) Copy of the company’s commercial license if the investing company exists in Dubai.
b) A Certificate of Good standing if the investor is a foreign company.
c) Copy of the corporate company’s Board Resolution.
d) Completed specimen signature of the majority shareholder.
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Review of application by Knowledge and Human Development Authorty (KHDA).
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Upon approval, KHDA will request phase II documents.
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Submission of documents required by University and Quality Assurance International Board (UQAIB).
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Refer to UQAIB manual |
Refer to UQAIB manual |
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Review of submitted documents by UQAIB.
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Refer to UQAIB manual |
Refer to UQAIB manual |
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Issuance of No objection letter and requesting phase III documents. |
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Submission of phase III documents & payment of Tariff. |
- Completed Application for Educational Services Permit(please refer to the attached document).
- True copy of Board Resolution of the Higher Education Provider.
- Copy of the Commercial License from the Free zone commercial licensing body.
- If applicable, a copy of the Commercial License of the Academic Infrastructure Provider (AIP)/ Investor.
- Copy of the premises lease agreement from the Free Zone.
- Signed Certificate of Authorisation completed by the Academic Head. (please refer to the attached document).
- Copy of the Certificate of fitness from the Governing body for Health care (if the Higher Education Provider has an in house medical clinic).
- True copy of the Completion Certificate from Dubai Municipality or Free Zone (as applicable).
- Completed KHDA Undertaking for the Academic Head. (please refer to the attached document).
- If applicable, completed KHDA Undertaking for the Investors. (please refer to the attached document).
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Review of phase III documents by KHDA. |
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Issuance of Educational Service Permit. |
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Collection of Educational Service Permit. |
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To be announced
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26 days excluding the time taken for UQAIB review*
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* Refer to page 16 of UQAIB manual for further details for the time taken for review of the applications
Disclaimer: The stated processing time is calculated provided that all required documents are being submitted on time. |
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