Graduates from 34 UAE-based higher education institutions will now be able to receive immediate recognition of their degrees, owing to a new initiative by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR).
The Ministry announced that 34 UAE-based higher education institutions (HEI) had joined the first phase of its automatic recognition initiative, which is part of the larger vision to accelerate digital transformation and Zero Government Bureaucracy to improve efficiency across the national higher education system.
Ahmad Yousuf Al Nasser, Acting Assistant Under-Secretary for Higher Education Operations Sector at MoHESR, said in a statement: “Linking 34 HEIs in the first phase of the automatic recognition initiative reflects the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening the national recognition system through efficient, flexible services that support students and HEIs and align with societal and labour market needs. We continue to expand our HEI network, increasing inclusion under automatic recognition and advancing an integrated, digitally driven system for future service development.”
This significant move streamlines the graduate journey by eliminating traditional procedures and enabling instant recognition of qualifications. The automatic recognition initiative underscores MoHESR’s commitment to accelerating graduates’ transition to postgraduate studies or employment, eliminating the need for additional qualification recognition. It also helps graduates meet government, residency and visa requirements, strengthening their readiness for the next stage of their academic or professional careers.
The list of 34 higher education institutions
The higher education institutions in the UAE included in the automatic recognition initiative, as per a post by the Ministry, are:
- United Arab Emirates University
- Zayed University
- Higher Colleges of Technology
- Ajman University
- Abu Dhabi University
- University of Sharjah
- Khalifa University
- Al Ain University
- University of Dubai
- RAK Medical and Health Sciences University
- City University Ajman
- American University of Sharjah (AUS)
- Abu Dhabi Polytechnic
- Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
- American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK)
- Heriot-Watt University Dubai
- University of Wollongong in Dubai
- American University in Dubai
- Canadian University Dubai
- Amity University Dubai
- Al Qasimia University
- Jumeira University
- Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation
- Al Wasl University
- The British University in Dubai
- Imam Malik College for Sharia and Law
- Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities
- Fatima College of Health Sciences
- Rabdan Academy
- American University in the Emirates
- Gulf Medical University
- Liwa College
Since its launch, over 25,000 graduates have benefited from the service, which will be expanded to include Emirati students studying abroad under Ministry-supervised scholarships, ensuring seamless access to government services from anywhere.
The initiative is part of the service for recognising qualifications issued by UAE-based HEIs, enabling customers to verify qualifications from Ministry-accredited institutions through an approved QR code that officially confirms recognition in line with established regulations and procedures.
As part of its services, MoHESR offers electronic tools to support qualification recognition, including verification of Ministry-issued recognition and digital reports for qualifications issued from outside the UAE, ensuring data reliability and ease of use for relevant authorities.
