📍 Garowe, Puntland State of Somalia
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Puntland Higher Education Commission PHEC — Est. 2025
Puntland's Statutory Higher Education Regulatory Body

Advancing Excellence in Higher Education

The Puntland Higher Education Commission of Puntland regulates, accredits, and promotes quality higher education institutions across the region, building the foundations of a prosperous future.

22
Accredited Institutions
22,500+
Registered Students
187
Accredited Programs
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Established for Educational Excellence
📢 Notice PHEC has accredited 22 institutions with 187 programs and 22,500+ registered students.  ·  PHEC to host Regional Higher Education Summit in Garowe — July 2026.  ·  New Quality Assurance Framework released — Download PDF
Chairman of the Puntland Higher Education Commission
Dr. Mohamoud A. Mohamoud
Chairman — Puntland Higher Education Commission, Puntland
Chairman's Message

A Message from
the Chairperson

Puntland Higher Education Commission · Puntland State of Somalia

Quality higher education is not a luxury — it is a necessity for Puntland's future.

On behalf of the Puntland Higher Education Commission of Puntland State of Somalia, it is my honour to welcome you to our official platform. This institution was established with a singular, unwavering purpose: to ensure that every student in Puntland has access to quality, accredited, and internationally competitive higher education.

Since our establishment, we have worked tirelessly to build a robust framework for quality assurance, institutional accreditation, and academic excellence. We have accredited universities across the region, developed policies that meet international standards, and forged partnerships with global educational bodies to position Puntland on the world academic map.

We remain fully committed to supporting our universities, protecting our students, and investing in the intellectual capital that will drive our region's development for generations to come.

Dr. Mohamoud A. Mohamoud
Puntland Higher Education Commission — Puntland State of Somalia
Garowe, Puntland
Chairman@hec-puntland.org
Our Mandate

What We Do

The HEC operates under a clear legal mandate to regulate, accredit, and develop higher education across Puntland.

  • Institutional Accreditation
    Review and accredit higher education institutions against national quality standards
  • Policy Development
    Develop and enforce education legislation, policies, and quality frameworks
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    International Cooperation
    Build partnerships with global universities and educational organisations
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    Research & Development
    Promote academic research, scholarship, and knowledge production
  • 👩‍🎓
    Student Protection
    Safeguard student rights and ensure academic standards are upheld
Our Vision
A dynamic, inclusive, and internationally recognized higher education system in Puntland that produces competent graduates, generates cutting-edge knowledge, and drives sustainable socio-economic development.
Our Mission
To regulate, coordinate, and promote quality higher education through effective governance, robust quality assurance, equitable access, relevant curricula, research excellence, and strategic partnerships.
Core Values
Integrity
Excellence
Accountability
Inclusivity
Innovation
Collaboration