University Accreditation Pre-Check
University Accreditation Pre-Check
Saudi Arabia maintains a specific list of recognized international universities and institutions whose degrees are accepted for employment, licensing, and further education within the Kingdom. The Ministry of Education regularly updates this list, and institutions that appeared on it previously may have been removed, while newly accredited institutions may have been added. Discovering that your university is not recognized after completing an expensive attestation process is a frustrating and costly experience that this pre-check is designed to prevent.
The University Accreditation Pre-Check cross-references your degree-granting institution against the current Saudi-approved university database, identifies any known issues with your institution's accreditation status, and flags specific degree programs that may face recognition challenges even if the institution itself is listed. This is particularly important for professionals who earned their degrees from branch campuses, distance learning programs, or institutions that have undergone mergers or name changes since the degree was issued.
GreenAttest provides this pre-check at no cost because it represents the responsible first step in any Saudi attestation process involving educational documents. Our team accesses the latest approved institution data and provides you with a clear assessment of your university's recognition status, along with practical recommendations for next steps. If issues are identified, we can advise on equivalency pathways, alternative documentation approaches, or additional verification steps that may resolve the problem before you commit to the full attestation process.
Documents Required
- Copy of degree certificate showing the institution name and degree title
- Copy of academic transcript indicating the program of study
- Name of the institution at the time of degree conferral (if the institution has since changed its name)
- Country and city where the institution is located
- Year of graduation
How It Works
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1Submit a copy of your degree certificate and transcript to GreenAttest via email, WhatsApp, or in person at our Dubai office.
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2Our team cross-references your institution against the current Saudi Ministry of Education approved university database.
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3We assess your specific degree program and campus location for any known recognition issues beyond institutional accreditation.
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4You receive a detailed assessment report with a clear status determination and recommendations for proceeding with attestation.
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- Provide the exact name of the institution as it appears on your degree certificate, since name variations can affect the database search accuracy.
- If you attended a branch campus or completed your degree through a partnership program, specify these details as recognition may differ from the main campus.
- Run the pre-check before making any financial commitments related to your Saudi relocation, including attestation fees, recruitment agency payments, or travel bookings.
Frequently Asked Questions
The attestation process for Saudi Arabia involves multiple paid steps including notarization, foreign affairs authentication, SACM verification, and embassy stamping. If your university is not recognized by the Saudi Ministry of Education, these attestation steps will not resolve the underlying accreditation issue. The pre-check identifies this problem before you incur those costs.
If your institution is not currently recognized, GreenAttest can advise on potential pathways forward. These may include applying through equivalency assessment bodies, obtaining additional certifications that complement your existing degree, or exploring whether your specific program qualifies under special provisions. Not all cases are unresolvable, and early identification gives you the best chance of finding a workable solution.
Yes, the University Accreditation Pre-Check is provided at no charge. GreenAttest offers this service because it benefits both our clients and our process. Clients avoid wasting money on attestation for unrecognized degrees, and our team avoids managing attestation files that will ultimately be rejected. It is a straightforward alignment of interests.
Most pre-checks are completed within 1 to 2 business days. Complex cases involving institutions that have changed names, merged with other universities, or operate multiple international campuses may take slightly longer as our team conducts additional verification.
Quick Facts
- Processing Time
- 1-2 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 0
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
Questions About This Service?
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