Higher Education Authority (HEA)

The Higher Education Authority (HEA) is an organization responsible for overseeing and coordinating higher education institutions, such as universities and colleges, within a country. Its primary role is to ensure the quality of education, allocate funding, develop national strategies for higher education, and support innovation and research. The HEA works to promote accessible, high-quality tertiary education that meets the country's economic and social needs, while also fostering collaboration between institutions and government agencies. Essentially, it helps guide and support the higher education sector to achieve its public and national goals.