The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has completed electronic data integration with 54 higher education institutions (HEIs) across the UAE.
The initiative aims to leverage educational data to inform policies, enhance student journeys, and boost the quality of educational services in line with the highest standards of efficiency and governance.
The project also aims to improve student experience by simplifying procedures and accelerating admission and qualification recognition. It supports students’ smooth transition across all stages of education, graduation, and entry into the labour market.
The system provides access to accurate, up-to-date data and indicators in real time through smart dashboards, supporting academic planning, monitoring future trends, and enabling data-driven decision-making at institutional and national levels.
The new system changes how the performance of HEIs is measured. Instead of focusing on traditional factors like resources or inputs, it now emphasises what students actually learn and the skills they gain. This change supports the goals of the new Federal Decree Law on Higher Education and Scientific Research, which aims to create a clear national framework for managing the sector, improve governance and efficiency, raise the quality and competitiveness of universities, and ensure that graduates have the skills needed in the job market.
The electronic data integration represents a qualitative leap in the digital transformation of the higher education sector in the UAE.