Registering External Degree Programmes (EDPs)

Local organisations engaged in activities such as representing overseas educational institutions offering their programmes of study here should obtain the Ministry’s permission to do so on a programme-by-programme basis. It is important to note that the programme originates from the educational institution concerned which is responsible for its every aspect, including matters relating to curriculum, course structure, admission criteria, academic rigours, programme quality, teaching standard and assessments/examinations.

The local parties, whether they are professional bodies or business organisations, provide the overseas educational institutions infrastructure support such as in the provision of requisite physical facilities and other logistics, promotion/publicity connected with student recruitment drives, liaison between the programme provider and their students here, etc.

Local organisations who wish to indicate the registration status of the EDPs with MOE should only use the term “Registered with the Ministry of Education” and not otherwise. Registration of EDPs is not tantamount to accreditation or recognition by MOE. For more information on the registration of external degree programmes, please contact the MOE Customer Service Centre at (65) 6872 2220 (phone).

View the list of registered programmes or download the information notes (168kb .pdf).