Equivalency Certificate UAE | Get Your Foreign Degree Recognised
Get your Degree Equivalency Certificate In UAE with expert assistance. We handle MOE Equivalency services for Indian and foreign degrees quickly.
What Is Equivalency Certificate In UAE?
An Equivalency Certificate is issued by the UAE Ministry of Education confirming that a foreign academic degree is equivalent to a UAE-recognized qualification.
The equivalency process involves several steps. First, your original educational certificates must be fully attested through the official attestation process. After that, the documents are submitted to the UAE Ministry of Education along with the required application.
At Index Business Administration LLC in Abu Dhabi, we handle the entire process for you, from document attestation to submitting the application, making the procedure simple
Why MOE Equivalency Is Important in 2026
In 2026, the UAE Ministry of Education continues to check foreign degrees carefully to make sure qualifications used in the UAE meet the required standards.
You may need an MOE Equivalency Certificate if you:
Are applying for a government or semi-government job
Want to work in the education sector
Need a professional licence in fields like engineering or healthcare
Plan to study further in the UAE
Need official recognition of your foreign degree
Who Needs Equivalency Certificate In UAE?
Applying for a healthcare professional licence in Abu Dhabi or Dubai
Applying for a teaching licence or a position in a UAE government school
Applying for a UAE government or semi-government job that requires a degree
An engineer seeking professional registration or a trade licence in the UAE
Applying for postgraduate studies at a UAE university
Registering with a UAE professional authority
Documents Required for Equivalency Certificate UAE
In most cases, the following documents are required, depending on your country and the level of your qualification:
- Attested degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Copy of your passport
- Copy of your Emirates ID
- Copy of your UAE visa
How to Get an Equivalency Certificate in the UAE — Step by Step Process
01
Full Certificate Attestation
Your degree certificate must be fully attested before it can be submitted to the UAE Ministry of Education.
02
Submission of Application
We submit the Application through the official MOE portal. During this step, upload documents.
03
University Verification
The Ministry may contact your university to verify your degree. Processing time may vary depending on the country.
04
Certificate Approval and Issuance
After approval, the Equivalency Certificate is issued digitally and can be used for your requirements.
The Most Common Mistakes People Make — and How to Avoid Them
These are the errors we see most frequently from people who attempt the UAE equivalency process without guidance. Each one causes significant delays.
- Applying for equivalency without completing attestation first
- Submitting a degree from an unrecognised university
- Unclear document uploads