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Required Documents to Apply for Certificate Equivalency

Documents needed to Apply for Certificate Equivalency

Obtaining an equivalency certificate is essential to ensure that the UAE Ministry of Education endorses your qualification. This process is also used to verify that your institution is fully accredited by the government.

If you require certificate equivalency, you must follow the required procedure and get your documents attested on time.

It’s important to note that failing to apply for certificate equivalency will prevent you from continuing higher education or applying for a job. This process is essential for candidates who have completed their studies from outside the UAE.

Here’s a look at the documents that are required for the application process:

Required Documents for Intermediate Diploma and Bachelor Degrees

1 .An attested copy of the qualification

2. A copy of the transcript

3. An original embassy letter verifying the authenticity of the qualification

4. Translation of the certification if it isn’t in English or Arabic

5. An attested copy of the high school certificate

6. Proof of attendance in the country of study (passport and proof of residence)

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Required Documents for Postgraduate (or Higher) Degrees



1. An attested copy of the qualification

2. An original embassy letter verifying the authenticity of the qualification

3. A copy of the transcript

4. Translation of the certification if it isn’t in English or Arabic

5. An attested copy of the completed degree (Bachelor degree)

6. A copy of equivalency obtained from the UAE Ministry of Education

7. Proof of attendance in the country of study (passport and proof of residence)

8. An official letter confirming the starting date for the Master/Doctoral degree (whichever is being pursued)

9. A copy of the thesis abstract (only if a Master/Doctoral degree is being pursued)

10. An official letter issued by the awarding university listing the name of the college, research area, and major (only if a Master/Doctoral degree is being pursued)

Source: UAE Ministry of Education

Get Your Documents Attested in Dubai

While collecting the right documents is part of the process, you also need to get them attested on time. If you’re unsure about how to get started, we can help!

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