Verifying Panamanian University Degrees: Ministry Guide

Panama's higher education system

Panama's higher education is overseen by the Ministry of Education and the National Council for University Evaluation and Accreditation (CONEAUPA). Panama has approximately 40 universities, including the University of Panama (founded 1935), Technological University of Panama, and INCAE Business School (shared with Costa Rica). Panama's position as a regional business hub attracts many international institutions.

Verification steps

1. Check CONEAUPA accreditation — Verify the institution is accredited. VerifyED includes accredited Panamanian institutions.
2. Contact the institution — Panamanian universities maintain registrar offices for verification.
3. Ministry verification — The Ministry of Education can verify institutional recognition.
4. Apostille — Panama is a Hague Convention member. Documents can be apostilled.

Key considerations

• Regional business hub — Panama's business hub status means many international institutions operate there.
• University of Panama — The largest and most established public university.
• Spanish-language credentials — All credentials are issued in Spanish.