Verifying Kuwaiti University Degrees: PUC and MOHE Guide

Kuwait's higher education system

Kuwait's higher education is regulated by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and the Private Universities Council (PUC). Kuwait University is the main public university, established in 1966. Kuwait also has several private universities and the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET).

Verification process

1. Check MOHE/PUC recognition — Verify the institution is recognized. VerifyED includes recognized Kuwaiti institutions.
2. Contact the institution — Kuwait University and private universities maintain registrar offices.
3. MOHE attestation — MOHE provides credential attestation services for both domestic and foreign degrees.
4. Document legalization — Kuwait is a Hague Convention member. Documents can be apostilled.

Key considerations

• Kuwait University — The only public university and the most established institution.
• PAAET — Offers applied education and vocational training. Credentials differ from university degrees.
• Government scholarships — Many Kuwaitis study abroad on government scholarships. Foreign degrees need MOHE equivalency.