Germany · Europe
University Degree Apostille
Apostille processing for German university Zeugnis and Urkunde documents through the appropriate Bundesland authority for UAE employment and professional licensing.
Apostille your German university degree or Hochschulzeugnis for employment, professional licensing, and credential recognition in the UAE. Green Apple Attest processes the apostille through the correct German state authority.
German university degrees are highly valued in the UAE job market, but before your employer or licensing authority will recognise your qualification, it must carry a valid Hague apostille. UAE entities including the Ministry of Education, professional licensing bodies such as the DHA and DOH, and employers across all sectors require apostilled educational documents as part of their verification process.
The apostille for German educational documents is issued by the designated authority in the Bundesland where the university is located. For most states, this is the Regierungspräsidium or the Kultusministerium. Since Germany has 16 states, each with its own administrative structure, identifying and contacting the correct authority can be a challenge for applicants based overseas.
Green Apple Attest takes this burden off your shoulders. We identify the correct state authority based on your university, coordinate the submission through our German partners, and manage the entire process remotely from Dubai. We handle degrees from all types of German higher education institutions: Universitäten, Fachhochschulen, Technische Hochschulen, and recognised private institutions.
If your degree is accompanied by a Diploma Supplement or transcript that also needs apostille, we process them together. And since UAE authorities typically require an English or Arabic translation, we offer certified translation as part of our bundled service.
Documents required
- 01 Original German degree certificate (Urkunde) or notarised copy (beglaubigte Kopie)
- 02 Clear colour scan of the degree for pre-assessment
- 03 Copy of your valid passport or Personalausweis
- 04 Name of the issuing university and Bundesland
- 05 Diploma Supplement or transcript (if also requiring apostille)
- 06 Completed Green Apple Attest service request form
Special requirements
- § Degrees from non-accredited or private institutions may not be eligible for state apostille. We verify accreditation status during pre-assessment.
How it works
- 01 Submit a scan of your degree certificate for our free assessment and identification of the relevant state apostille authority.
- 02 We provide a quote covering the apostille, optional solicitor certification, and translation services.
- 03 Send the original degree or notarised copy to our German partner address.
- 04 We submit the document to the appropriate Bundesland authority for apostille.
- 05 The apostilled degree is couriered to your UAE address, with optional certified translation.
- 06 Optional: We complete UAE MOFA attestation upon arrival in Dubai.
Insider tips
Frequently asked questions
Yes. A beglaubigte Kopie (officially certified copy) made by a German notary (Notar) is eligible for apostille. This is often recommended to protect your original degree from loss or damage during transit.
It varies by Bundesland. In some states it is the Regierungspräsidium, in others the Kultusministerium or Bezirksregierung. We identify the correct authority based on your university location.
Yes. Degrees from accredited Fachhochschulen, Technische Hochschulen, and traditional Universitäten are all eligible for apostille through the same process.
Most UAE employers and government authorities require both the German apostille and UAE MOFA attestation. We handle the MOFA step locally in Dubai as part of our complete service package.
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