ABU DHABI// The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has urged students to only enrol in accredited institutions.
Professor Badr Aboul-Ela, Director of the Commission for Academic Accreditation at MOHESR, stressed the need for students and parents to make sure institutions are accredited so that they don’t waste their money and time.
Part of the ministry’s duties is to monitor the fees of courses offered by private educational institutions in the country, The professor pointed out the fees reflecting the cost should be posted in admissions and registration offices giving prior knowledge to the students.
The ministry intervenes and adjusts the fees if there is excessive surcharges by the educational institutions.
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