This service enables higher education institutions to request for an amendment to their location or campus details. The proposed change could involve relocating to a new site or modifying existing campus boundaries in alignment with the institution’s operational and strategic plans.

Higher Education Institutions

No fees

15 working days

International Branch campus of the Higher Education Institution:

1. A letter from the home campus explaining the measures taken to ensure that the relocation will not impact the quality of learning outcomes and confirming that the provision of space complies with the guidelines of the accrediting body of the home campus.

Independent Private Higher Education Institute:

1. A letter from the Commission for Academic Accreditation approving the relocation within the building space.
2. A letter approving the amendment to the building space.

1. The KHDA Educational Services Permit and the trade license must be valid at the time of submitting the application for this service.
2. The buildings must be suitable for conducting the activities and the Higher Education Programmes to be offered by the Higher Education Institute.
3. Higher education institution buildings must comply with the building, health, and professional safety requirements stipulated in the applicable legislation in Dubai.
4. The building must meet the following technical specifications:
   • The capacity of the buildings must be proportionate to the number of students to be enrolled therein.
   • The classrooms, study halls, and facilities are suitable for delivering Higher Education Programmes.
   • All educational resources, including educational materials, laboratories, and information technology, must be available and suitable for conducting higher education programmes.
   • The building Must meet all other specifications as specified by KHDA.

• Step 1: Apply via the KHDA e-services portal, attaching the necessary documents.
• Step 2: KHDA reviewes the application, and the higher education institution is informed of the final decision.
• Step 3: Once approved, the Educational Services Permit will be updated with the new campus details, and a No Objection Certificate addressed to the relevant licensing authority will be issued, valid for 30 days.