Heriot-Watt University Dubai receives initial institutional licensure by UAE MoE

Heriot-Watt University Dubai receives initial institutional licensure by UAE MoE

Heriot-Watt University Dubai has been granted initial institutional licensure by the UAE’s Ministry of Education (MoE) through the Commission for Academic Accreditation (or CAA). The CAA is the UAE federal government’s quality assurance agency for higher education, and is designed to assure prospective students, their families, employers, and other stakeholders that licensed institutions and their programmes meet levels of academic quality consistent with current international practice. Professor Dame Heather McGregor, provost and vice principal of Heriot-Watt University Dubai said, “The granting of initial institutional licensure is a milestone for Heriot-Watt University in Dubai. It is an integral part of our strategic plan to further build on our success and commitment to this region, as well as acknowledgement of the high quality and standards of teaching and learning that the university has upheld here for the last 16 years. “For graduates, it means that, once programme accreditation is complete, they will be able to pursue further degrees in CAA-accredited universities if they choose. It will also enable them to work with greater ease in government and government-related sectors across the Gulf and wider MENA region.” As part of the licensure review, the external review team from the MoE commended Heriot-Watt University