The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has warned about degrees from unapproved sub-campuses of public universities, stressing the importance of educational quality and compliance with academic standards.
Through a “Parent and Student Alert” on Instagram, the Higher Education Commission stated it would not attest to degrees from these unapproved locations. It emphasized that no university can operate sub-campuses under a public-private partnership model due to previous issues, including academic irregularities.
Students should only consider institutions recognized on the Higher Education Commission’s website. The Higher Education Commission will not validate degrees from non-approved campuses for attestation.
Additionally, this month, the HEC warned against enrolling in outdated two-year programs discontinued after the 2019 academic year. Despite extensions to June 30, 2022, some institutions continued admissions contrary to Higher Education Commission directives. These degrees will not be recognized for official purposes.
Read: HEC Issues Warning Against Enrolling in Certain Degree Programs
Authorities originally phased out these two-year programs in 2004 to align with international standards, aiming for a complete transition by 2016. Instead, HEC promotes associate degrees as equivalent to 14 years of education, allowing graduates to enter the fifth semester of four-year BS programs.
