Verifying Saudi University Degrees: NCAAA and MOE Guide

Saudi Arabia's higher education system

Saudi Arabia's higher education quality is assured by the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA), under the Ministry of Education (MOE). Saudi Arabia has over 70 public and private universities, including King Saud University, King Abdulaziz University, and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). Saudi Arabia has invested heavily in higher education through Vision 2030.

Verification steps

1. Check NCAAA accreditation — Verify the institution has NCAAA accreditation. VerifyED includes accredited Saudi institutions.
2. MOE verification — The Ministry of Education can verify institutional status and degree authenticity.
3. Contact the institution — Saudi universities maintain registrar offices for verification.
4. Document attestation — Documents require attestation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for international use.

Key considerations

• KAUST — A world-class research university with strong international recognition.
• Scholarship programs — The King Abdullah Scholarship Program sends thousands of students abroad annually.
• Arabic-language credentials — Most credentials are issued in Arabic with English translations available.