The UGC takes an active interest in all building developments of UGC-funded institutions to ensure that the proposed developments are in line with the master development plan of the campus, and are consistent with the roles and missions of the institutions as agreed with the UGC.

The UGC sees capital development as an important contributing factor in the provision of quality education and the undertaking of quality research, and in this sense, contributes positively to the performance of the institutions. Through the annual Capital Programme and Alterations, Additions, Repairs and Improvements (AA&I) block allocations, the UGC ensures that institutions are provided with the necessary resources to meet their academic aims and objectives, space requirements as associated with approved student number targets and statutory safety and health requirements. Capital funds also maintain and enhance institutions' space and facilities in an appropriate state to support their educational and research missions.