HERA at a Glance
Key statistics for registered institutions and categories.
The Higher Education Regulatory Authority (HERA) is an independent and impartial Regulatory Authority for Private Sector Universities / Institutes and colleges. It derives its authority from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Registration and Functioning of Private Educational Institutions Ordinance 2001. HERA is committed to encouraging the highest standards of education and providing students and parents a reliable guide to quality.
A transparent, quality-driven and student-centric higher education ecosystem in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where private sector institutions meet recognized standards and continuously improve.
Safeguarding standards, improving quality, and achieving excellence in higher education in the private sector of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through regulation, monitoring, facilitation and digitization.
Leadership
Minister, Secretary, and Chairman messages.
Mr. Meena Khan Afridi
For the sustainable economy and community advancement, the scope of higher education is continuously increasing day by day, and will remain significant over the next decades.
Dr. Amber Ali Khan
The 21st Century is marked with globalization, making knowledge a shared and joint asset. Basic information and research are now increasingly accessible through information technology.
Mr. Sajid Inam
HERA is committed to transparent regulation, facilitation, and quality assurance for private sector higher education institutions across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
News Updates & Activities
Latest activities, official updates, and news highlights from HERA.
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