Commission for University Education

The Commission for Higher Education was established in 1985 by an Act of Parliament, Universities Act, CAP 210B as a body corporate to make better provisions for the advancement and quality assurance of university education.

Vision

Quality university education that is accessible and sustainable.

Mission

To oversee quality assurance and expansion of university education ensuring sustainability, affordability and relevance.

Quality Policy Statement

The Commission is committed to ensuring increased access to sustainable quality higher education and training through planning, coordination, resource mobilisation, quality assurance enhancement and information service. Core Functions

The following are the Commission's core functions:

• Planning for the establishment and development of higher education and training;
• Mobilization of resources for higher education and training;
• Accreditation and regular re-inspection (audit) of universities;
• Co-ordination and regulation of admission to universities; and
• Documentation, information service and public relations for higher education and training.]