Home  FAQs  Others Others What kind of autonomy do UGC-funded institutions have? For instance, if a certain institution wishes to introduce a new programme, can UGC veto? And when UGC requests a certain institution to offer certain programmes, can the latter say no? According to Basic Law Article 137, educational institutions of all kinds may retain their autonomy and enjoy academic freedom. Does the UGC ensure that this is carried out satisfactorily? Does the UGC define the role for each institution? Is the UGC involved in determining the salaries and remuneration of staff in the UGC-funded institutions? Will the UGC handle complaints from staff members of its funded institutions? What is the Government's decision on implementation of the report of the Higher Education Review 2010?