Section 11Sec./Art. 11

Programs and Degrees Offered. Courses offered by Transnational Higher Education Institutions (TNHEIs) may include undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate degrees. The CHED, in consultation with stakeholders from the HEIs and appropriate government agencies, may determine the propriety of offering other specialized courses, including Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Medicine, by qualified institutions.

Prior to the offering of TNHE courses, all TNHEIs shall submit their curricula to the CHED, which shall review and ensure that such curricula conform to international standards. The curricula of TNHEs which belong to the top five hundred (500) Worlds Best Universities based on international ranking acknowledged by the CHED are deemed to have met international standards and shall be exempt from complying with CHED standards: Provided, That if the TNHEIs fall out of the top five hundred (500) ranking, their subsequent new programs or course offerings shall be reviewed by the CHED to ascertain if these meet international standards.