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How to Verify Salvadoran University Degrees: MINED and CdA Guide
Guide to verifying Salvadoran education credentials. Covers MINED oversight, CdA accreditation, and verification for degrees from El Salvador.
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El Salvador's higher education system
El Salvador's higher education is regulated by the Ministerio de Educación (MINED), with quality accreditation by the Comisión de Acreditación (CdA). The Universidad de El Salvador (UES) is the only public university. There are approximately 25 private universities and specialized institutes.
Verification steps
- Check MINED recognition — Verify the institution is authorized by MINED. VerifyED includes recognized Salvadoran institutions.
- CdA accreditation — Check if the institution has CdA accreditation for additional quality assurance.
- Contact the institution — UES and private universities maintain registrar offices.
- Document apostille — El Salvador is a Hague Convention member. Documents can be apostilled.
Key considerations
- UES — The only public university, established in 1841, one of the oldest in Central America.
- Large US diaspora — Over 2 million Salvadorans in the US create high demand for credential verification.
- CCA participation — El Salvador participates in Central American regional accreditation.
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