CHED (Commission on Higher Education) regulates PHL colleges + universities. Sets curricula standards, accredits programmes, administers some scholarship funds (Tulong Dunong, TES).
Major roles:
- Programme accreditation (Level I-IV)
- Curriculum + minimum standards
- Faculty qualification standards
- Scholarship administration
- Graduate school regulation
What it means for you:
- Verify your target programme is CHED-accredited (especially private schools)
- Higher accreditation level = better resources + employer recognition
- CHED scholarship lists drive priority for some funding programs
- Career relevance: education professionals deal with CHED rules + standards