ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced a major academic reform introducing dual, double, and joint degree programs across universities in Pakistan, aimed at equipping students with broader skills and improving access to global education standards.
Under the new academic scheme, students will have the opportunity to study two degree programs concurrently, helping them gain more knowledge across different disciplines and enhance their professional skills.
According to the HEC officials, this policy is expected to help students save their precious time and resources along with bringing Pakistanis’ academic system at par with international education standards. Moreover, the universities are allowed to develop joint-degree programs with other foreign universities.
For instance, one can study Islamic Studies along with Political Sciences, or Business Administration in conjunction with Law, depending upon the requirements of specific universities.
The HEC stated in its press statement that the current policy would also foster academic relationships among Pakistani and international universities, and pave the way for joint degree programs which may prove helpful in securing global employment opportunities for graduates.
Experts in the field of education have hailed the initiative as a step in the right direction, considering the need for interdisciplinary knowledge in today’s workplace environment.
