Getting Educational Documents Attested in UAE
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Ministry of Education UAE
Ministry of Education is a government body in UAE that regulates education providers in UAE. Emirati Schools and Universities are monitored by the ministry to provide standard quality education in the Emirates.
Emirate Schools
- Verification of school certificates and related documents is done by MOE.
- School Leaving Certificates issued and attested by the ministry.
- Issuance and attestation of school certificate – MOE Curriculum
Higher Education
- MOHESR is the body that can Attest academic qualifications issued by private institutions of higher education accredited in the country.
- You can also apply for Equivalency Certificate & Attestation if you have a foreign degree or degree from a university which is not regulated by the Ministry.
Various Universities in UAE are accredited by Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the Ministry of Education. However, most of the foreign private universities in UAE have not been able to get accreditation from the Ministry.
Some of the MOHESR accredited universities are:
Abu Dhabi University
Ajman University of Science and Technology
Al Ain University of Science & Technology
American University in The Emirates
British University in Dubai
University of Wollongong in Dubai
University of Sharjah
Knowledge and Human Development Authority
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) supervises the progress and quality of educational institutes in Dubai. KHDA enables schools, universities, parents, students, educators, investors, and government partners to provide superior education focused on excellence and sustenance.
If you obtained a degree from a private university in United Arab Emirates licensed by KHDA, you will have to get your educational degree attested by the Knowledge and Development Authority to apply for jobs in UAE and to proceed for further post graduate studies.
Universities in Dubai Free Zones are accredited by KHDA. Some of the universities present in Dubai Free Zones are:
Herriott Watt University
Hult University
Amity University
Middle Sex University
Murdoch University
Manipal University
Foreign Degree Attestation
- From Ministry of Education in Home Country
If you plan to get a job in UAE or to open a business in UAE, you may require your attested educational documents. Before flying to UAE, make sure to get your educational documents attested by the education ministry in your Country.
For Example, Pakistani expats can get their school documents, degrees and certificates attested from HEC Pakistan. If you have an Indian Qualification, you will be required to get it attested from CBSE, UGC etc.
- Ministry Of Foreign Affairs in Home Country
Second Step is to get your documents stamped from Ministry of Foreign affairs in your home country.
- From UAE Embassy in Home Country
Once the documents are stamped by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in your home country. Next Step is to get the documents attested and legalized from UAE Embassy or Consulate back home.
- From Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Finally, once you land in UAE, the last step is to get your degree attested from Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the United Arab Emirates.
Distance Education Certificate:
If you are residing in UAE but are enrolled in a Foreign University via their online study portals; after graduation, you can make use of the degree in UAE by getting it attested from Ministry of Foreign Affairs. However, you will have to fulfill all the pre – requirements of first getting it attested from the Country of Degree Issuance.
For example, you are a resident in UAE and pursuing an Australian Qualification Online. You need to get your degree stamped by the Higher Education Authority in Australia such as TEQSA. Later, the degree will be attested by UAE Embassy in Australia. Once you receive the degree by courier services in UAE. The last step will be to get it attested by MOFA in United Arab Emirates.
Which Documents need to be attested?
- School Documents
- Secondary School Certificates
- Higher Secondary School Certificates
- O Levels Certificates
- A Levels Certificates
- Diploma Certificates
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Transcripts
- Master’s Degree
- Master’s Transcripts
- Degree
- Technical Courses Certificates
- Short Courses Certificates
- Digital Marketing Certificates
- HR Certifications
- Teaching Courses Certificates
- Cache Level Courses
- Nursery Kindergarten Courses
- Nanny Courses Certificates
- Vocational Education Certificates