MoHESR adopts resolution on review fees for higher education and vocational institutions

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced a new Resolution regarding Review Fees for Higher Education Institutions and Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institutions. The resolution forms part of the implementation of the Federal Decree-Law on Higher Education and Scientific Research and is designed to develop an efficient and flexible higher education and technical-vocational ecosystem.

The resolution establishes a clear structure for the evaluation and review services provided by the Ministry for institutional and programme licensing, accreditation and renewals. It provides a structured framework to cover evaluation and review costs, allowing the Ministry to enlist specialised external evaluators and experts through clear, publicly announced mechanisms.

Review fees will be transferred to the Review Fund for Higher Education Institutions and Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institutions, established by Cabinet resolution. The Fund finances review operations associated with licensing and institutional and programme accreditation, and funds the enlistment of specialised international evaluators and experts.

The resolution assists institutions in achieving clearer financial and administrative planning when applying for licensing, accreditation or renewals by explicitly categorising service types, setting clear review fee rates and outlining collection mechanisms.