The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has expanded its automatic university certificate recognition initiative for scholarship students. Originally launched by the Ministry, this enhanced service now extends to multiple entities within the scholarship sector, aiming to simplify and accelerate the academic recognition process for university degrees. This expansion follows the success of the initial service, which was exclusively available to Ministry-sponsored students and contributed to improved graduate experiences and streamlined processes.
The initiative's expansion encompasses key entities, including the Ministry of Sports, the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), the Dubai Ruler’s Court and the Dubai Health Authority. This expansion significantly strengthens the Ministry’s efforts toward digital transformation and its commitment to providing agile, efficient government services, aligning with the UAE's ambitious developmental vision, while addressing the evolving needs of the labour market by maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
His Excellency Dr. Mohammad Al Mualla, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, highlighted that the expansion of the automatic recognition initiative reflects the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to delivering top-tier government services in line with the UAE leadership’s vision. He also emphasised that the initiative aims to provide integrated educational solutions that streamline the recognition process, enabling post-graduation student integration into the labour market and supporting their academic and professional journeys.
His Excellency stated that the Ministry aims to expand this initiative to include more educational and scholarship entities in the future, in order to boost student satisfaction and reinforce the UAE’s position as a global educational hub. Furthermore, he highlighted the significance of collaborating with national entities to support scholarship students and guarantee their access to recognised certification, aligning with the national vision of a knowledge-based economy.
This initiative aims to reduce the time and effort required for recognition of certificates issued by foreign universities. Students can now proactively obtain recognized certificates from relevant authorities without any additional requests. This step enhances the educational experience for students and facilitates their transition into the job market.
The Ministry is actively developing a range of advanced digital services in line with the nation’s vision to provide world-class government services, meet customer expectations, and boost the UAE's global educational competitiveness. This initiative forms part of the Ministry’s strategy to drive digital transformation, simplify processes, and align with the Zero Government Bureaucracy program, aimed at improving the quality and efficiency of services offered by ministries and federal entities.
