General Conditions
Certificate Equivalency in Saudi Arabia
What is Certificate Equivalency?
Certificate equivalency in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is an official process aimed at recognizing educational certificates obtained from outside the Kingdom or from educational institutions not locally accredited. This service is provided by the Ministry of Education through the “Certificate Equivalency System” (EQR) platform and is subject to specific procedures to ensure the quality and alignment of education with the Saudi educational system. The equivalency aims to enable holders of foreign certificates to benefit from them for work or continuing education within the Kingdom.
Available Services
University Certificate Equivalency
This service includes equivalency for university certificates such as:
– Bachelor’s degree
– Master’s degree
– Doctorate (PhD)
Secondary Certificate Equivalency
The Ministry of Education also provides equivalency for general secondary certificates or their equivalents from outside the Kingdom.
Other Services
– Equivalency for technical and vocational certificates.
– Equivalency for English language certificates (such as IELTS or TOEFL) if required for academic admission.
– Authentication of certificates by the Ministry of Education (for local and foreign certificates).
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Required Conditions
For University Certificates
– The certificate must be issued by a university recognized in the country of issuance.
– The study program must be accredited by the relevant authorities in the country of study.
– The duration of study must comply with Saudi standards (e.g., 4 years for a bachelor’s degree).
– The student must have completed all academic requirements of the program.
For Secondary Certificates
– The certificate must be issued by a school recognized in the country of issuance.
– The subjects studied must align with the Saudi curriculum (e.g., science, mathematics, Arabic language).
– The student must have passed official recognized examinations.
General Conditions
– Visit the Certificate Equivalency System website [here](https://eqr.moe.gov.sa).
– Log in using an Absher account or create a new account.
2. Submit Equivalency Request
– Select the type of certificate (university, secondary, technical).
– Fill out the electronic form with personal and academic information.
– Upload the required documents (certified copies, translations, certificates).
3. Pay Fees
– Pay the specified fees for equivalency through the electronic portal.
4. Track Request
– You can track the status of your request through the platform.
– The applicant will be notified of the equivalency result via email or text message.
5. Receive Result
– If approved, an equivalency certificate will be issued and can be printed electronically.
– If rejected, the applicant will be informed of the reasons for rejection and the possibility of submitting an appeal.
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Quick Info Table
| Information | Details |
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| Responsible Authority | Ministry of Education – Certificate Equivalency System (EQR) |
| Electronic Platform | [eqr.moe.gov.sa](https://eqr.moe.gov.sa) |
| Fees | Vary depending on the type of certificate (fees can be viewed on the platform) |
| Processing Time | Varies depending on the type of certificate and may take from weeks to months |
| Accepted Languages | Arabic, English (with certified translations if necessary) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can a university degree be equivalated without a certified translation?
No, a certified translation of the certificate must be provided if it is in a language other than Arabic or English.
2. How long does the university certificate equivalency process take?
The duration varies depending on the type of certificate and the status of the request, but it may take an average of 4 to 8 weeks.
3. Can an appeal be submitted if the equivalency request is rejected?
Yes, an appeal can be submitted through the electronic platform along with the required additional documents.
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