A team of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) recently visited Bahria University Islamabad Campus for review of MS/MPhil programs offered by it. Observations of the visit were subsequently shared with the university but no program has been suspended, according to a press statement issued by the university.
As per procedure of the HEC, the observations are shared with the vice-chancellor of the university only. The reports circulating in the press are ‘unauthentic’, ‘unconfirmed’, ‘false’ and ‘incorrect’, the statement maintained.
“The university established in 2000 by Pakistan Navy holds a high image and prides itself on the services it has delivered in the higher education sector in Pakistan. The university’s high quality graduates are employed in top organisations and the university attracts quality students into its very popular programs,” the statement continued. “All programs of Bahria University are recognised and accredited by respective regulatory bodies including HEC, PEC, PBC, NBEAC, NCEAC and PMDC. The QS World University Rankings Asia 2019 in recognition of Bahria University’s quality programs has ranked it among top 400 universities of Asia in which only 23 Pakistani universities could qualify. The international collaborations and MoUs with almost 40 renowned international universities worldwide give credence to its programs and graduates,” it added.
“As part of its continuous improvement and upgradation of its programs, the university invites visits by the accreditation bodies and all suggestions for improvement are duly acted upon in the interest of the university, higher education and the students,” the statement read. “The university management would like to inform all stakeholders, students, parents and media that all academic programs are fully recognised and accredited by the HEC and all other regulatory bodies,” it concluded.