This request enables a permitted higher education provider to update the records with the details of a newly appointed academic head.

• KHDA Educational Services Permit and the commercial license must be valid at the time of submitting the application for this service.
• The candidate must be of full legal capacity, of good conduct and reputation, and must not have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanour involving dishonesty or moral turpitude, even if pardoned or rehabilitated.
• The candidate must hold an academic qualification appropriate to the degrees awarded by the educational institution.
• The candidate must hold a doctoral degree.
• The candidate must work on a full-time basis at the educational institution.
• The candidate must meet all other conditions or requirements specified in a decision issued by the Director General.
• The candidate must successfully pass an official interview conducted by the KHDA as part of the evaluation and approval process.

For Branch Campuses: A formal letter of appointment issued by the home campus.
For Private Universities: A confirmation from the CAA for the appointment of the new Academic Head.

No fees

10 working days. The processing period of 10 working days begins once KHDA has received all required documents.

• Submit the application via the e-Services portal and include the necessary documents.
• The application is reviewed, and an interview is conducted between the KHDA management and the proposed candidate.
• Once approved, an Appointment Letter will be issued, and the Educational Services Permit will be updated to include the details of the new Academic Head.