How to Verify Egyptian University Degrees: NAQAAE Guide

Egypt's higher education system

Egypt's higher education quality is assured by the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education (NAQAAE), under the Supreme Council of Universities. Egypt has over 60 universities and hundreds of higher institutes. Notable institutions include Cairo University (founded 1908), American University in Cairo (AUC), and Al-Azhar University (founded 970 CE, one of the oldest in the world).

Verification steps

1. Check NAQAAE accreditation — Verify the institution has NAQAAE accreditation. VerifyED includes accredited Egyptian institutions.
2. Supreme Council verification — The Supreme Council of Universities can verify degree authenticity.
3. Contact the institution — Egyptian universities maintain registrar offices for verification.
4. Document legalization — Documents require legalization from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Key considerations

• Al-Azhar University — One of the oldest universities in the world, with unique standing in Islamic education.
• Large system — Egypt has one of the largest higher education systems in the Middle East and Africa.
• Arabic credentials — Most credentials are issued in Arabic. AUC issues credentials in English.