MIE-SPPU Institute of Higher Education, the Qatar Campus of Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Pune, has announced the launch of Bachelor of Education (BEd) Degree Programme.

The two-year, programme marks a significant step in bringing high-quality teacher education to the region, addressing the growing demand for qualified educators, a statement said.

The BEd degree offered at its Qatar Campus is recognised by the University Grants Commission, the National Council for Teacher Education, New Delhi, as well as the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Qatar.

The programme has been designed with the needs of working professionals in mind. Delivered through a hybrid model, it combines online learning with face-to-face classes conducted in the evenings and on Saturdays. The practicum requirement of the curriculum can be fulfilled by teaching in their own schools, ensuring practical application of learning without additional burden.

"With a fee of only QR12,000 per year — a total of QR 24,000 for the entire two years — and the option to pay in up to four installments, the university has ensured that cost is not a barrier to pursuing the programme," it was explained.

The curriculum, aligned with India’s National Education Policy, has been enriched with several new modules to prepare educators for the 21st-century classroom. These include yoga education, health and wellness, digital learning, community engagement, educational research projects, drama and art in education, and mentoring in education.

Yasir Nainar, president MIE-SPPU remarked: “ Our vision is to empower educators with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to meet the evolving demands of education, both locally and internationally. By offering this programme at an affordable cost and in a flexible format, we hope to make teacher education accessible to all those who aspire to excel in the profession.”

Admissions for the programme are now open with only 50 seats and classes to begin at the end of September, the statement added.