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How to Verify UAE University Degrees: CAA and MOHESR Guide

Guide to verifying education credentials from the United Arab Emirates. Covers CAA accreditation, MOHESR oversight, and verification for degrees from the UAE.

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UAE's higher education system

The UAE's higher education is overseen by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR), with quality assurance by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA). The UAE has over 70 higher education institutions, including internationally recognized universities like United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Khalifa University, and American University of Sharjah. The UAE also hosts numerous international branch campuses in Education City and other free zones.

Verification steps

  1. Check CAA accreditation — Verify the institution and program have CAA accreditation. VerifyED includes accredited UAE institutions.
  2. MOHESR attestation — MOHESR provides degree attestation services for UAE-issued credentials.
  3. Contact the institution — UAE universities maintain registrar offices for verification.
  4. Branch campus verification — For international branch campuses, verify with both the branch and home institution.

Key considerations

  • Free zone universities — Some institutions operate in free zones with different regulatory frameworks.
  • International branch campuses — The UAE hosts dozens of branch campuses from globally ranked universities.
  • Attestation chain — UAE credentials typically require attestation from the institution, MOHESR, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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