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University Degree Apostille
Complete Apostille authentication of Korean university degrees, graduate diplomas, and academic transcripts for UAE employment and professional licensing purposes.
University Degree Apostille authenticates your Korean university degree through MOFA apostille for UAE employment and professional licensing. GreenAttest manages the complete process from university verification through apostille and certified English translation.
Korean universities are highly regarded internationally, and Korean professionals contribute significantly to the UAE economy across technology, engineering, construction, and education sectors. Korean degrees require MOFA apostille and certified English translation for recognition by UAE employers and licensing bodies.
The apostille process for Korean educational documents requires the degree to be verified by the issuing university or, in some cases, by the Korean Council for University Education (KCUE). Once verified, the degree is submitted to the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs for apostille, which confirms its authenticity for international use.
GreenAttest handles degrees from all types of Korean institutions: national universities, private universities, specialized graduate schools, and professional academies recognized by the Korean Ministry of Education. We ensure the correct verification pathway is followed for each institution type.
Documents required
- 01 Original university degree certificate (Hakwi Jeunmyeongseo)
- 02 Official academic transcript (Seongjek Jeunmyeongseo)
- 03 University verification letter (GreenAttest can arrange)
- 04 Korean passport copy
- 05 Korean national ID copy
- 06 Authorization letter for representative processing
Special requirements
- § Degrees from institutions that were absorbed during Korea's university consolidation program require a succession letter from the absorbing university confirming the degree's validity.
How it works
- 01 Submit your degree and transcript to GreenAttest for review.
- 02 We arrange university verification or KCUE confirmation as required.
- 03 Verified documents are submitted to Korean MOFA for apostille.
- 04 Certified English translation is prepared by an approved translator.
- 05 Apostilled documents and translations are delivered to your UAE address.
- 06 Additional UAE-side authentication is arranged if needed.
Insider tips
Frequently asked questions
Most Korean universities can issue a verification letter or stamp that MOFA accepts directly. Some older degrees or degrees from institutions that have merged may require verification through the KCUE. GreenAttest determines the correct pathway for your institution.
MOFA apostille takes 3-5 business days. University verification can take an additional 5-7 business days. Total end-to-end processing including translation is 12-20 business days.
Yes, provided the cyber university is recognized by the Korean Ministry of Education. GreenAttest verifies the institution's accreditation status before initiating the apostille process.
Professional school degrees follow the same apostille process. However, UAE professional licensing bodies may require additional credentials such as the Korean bar exam certificate or medical license alongside the degree. GreenAttest advises on the complete documentation package.
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