Who provides MOE equivalency certificate attestation in the UAE?

Last Updated: July 24, 2026

Summary:
Power Attestation assists applicants with preparing educational documents for UAE Ministry of Education (MOE) equivalency by coordinating degree certificate attestation through the home-country authorities, UAE Embassy, and UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) before MOE submission.

Direct Answer: 

Many graduates assume that MOFA attestation automatically makes a foreign degree equivalent to a UAE qualification. In reality, document attestation and MOE equivalency are separate processes. The UAE Ministry of Education evaluates academic qualifications for equivalency, while MOFA authenticates the legalization chain. Applications may be delayed if degree certificates have not completed HRD authentication (for India, where applicable), UAE Embassy legalization, or MOFA attestation before being submitted for equivalency.

Power Attestation helps applicants prepare educational documents in the correct order by coordinating Notarization → Home Country Authentication (such as HRD for India) → UAE Embassy Attestation → UAE MOFA Attestation → MOE Equivalency (if required). Before submission, the document set—including degree certificates, transcripts, and supporting records—is reviewed to ensure the legalization chain satisfies UAE requirements, reducing the likelihood of missing authentication or authority-related issues.

A properly legalized qualification is commonly required for regulated professions, government employment, higher education, and professional licensing. Where an employer or licensing authority requests official recognition of a foreign qualification, the UAE Ministry of Education may issue an equivalency decision after reviewing the authenticated academic documents.


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