Academic Document Translation in Dubai
Degrees, Transcripts & Professional Certificates
Your educational credentials open doors to employment, professional licensing, and further education in the UAE. Our MOJ-certified translations ensure your degrees, transcripts, and professional certificates are recognized by employers, licensing bodies, and universities throughout the Emirates. Whether you are a healthcare professional seeking DHA licensing, an engineer pursuing SCAD registration, or a teacher applying for MOE certification—accurate academic translation is the foundation of your professional journey here.
When you need academic document translation in the UAE:
- Employment authorization — MOHRE requires translated and attested degree certificates for work permit applications. Employers verify educational qualifications before visa sponsorship
- Professional licensing — DHA, DOH, SCAD, and MOE each have specific credential translation requirements. Healthcare professionals need medical degrees and specialty certificates. Engineers need accredited engineering degrees. Teachers need teaching qualifications
- MOHESR equivalency — Foreign degrees require equivalency certification from the Ministry of Higher Education for certain UAE positions. We coordinate the complete process
- University admissions — UAE universities require translated transcripts and degree certificates for graduate program applications and credential evaluation
Understanding UAE credential recognition bodies:
- MOHESR (Ministry of Higher Education) — Issues equivalency certificates recognizing foreign degrees for UAE employment. Required for many government and semi-government positions
- DHA / DOH — Dubai Health Authority and Department of Health Abu Dhabi license healthcare professionals. Medical degrees, specialty certificates, and good standing letters all require certified translation
- SCAD — Society of Engineers registers engineers for consultant licensing and project approvals. Engineering degree translations must accurately reflect specialization and accreditation
- MOE / KHDA — Ministry of Education and Knowledge and Human Development Authority license teachers. Teaching degrees, subject specializations, and background checks need translation
Name consistency across documents is critical. We verify that names on translated degrees and transcripts match your passport and Emirates ID exactly. Spelling variations are the most common cause of credential rejection—we flag these issues before submission.
Academic Document Categories
Select your document type for specific requirements and pricing.
University Degree
Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD certificates for employment, MOHESR equivalency, and professional licensing in the UAE.
Learn MoreAcademic Transcripts
Grade sheets, mark lists, and academic records for university admissions, credential evaluation, and employer verification.
Learn MoreProfessional Certificates
Industry certifications, professional qualifications, and continuing education credentials for career advancement.
School Records
Secondary school certificates, equivalency letters, and academic completion documents for university enrollment.
NYUAD Documents
Specialized translation services for NYU Abu Dhabi students, alumni, and applicants. Transcripts, degrees, and admission documents.
Learn MoreCredential Recognition Bodies
Our translations meet requirements of these UAE authorities.
Professional Licensing Requirements
Healthcare Professionals
DHA and DOH require translated and attested medical degrees, specialization certificates, and professional licenses for practice authorization in UAE.
- Medical degrees (MBBS, MD, etc.)
- Specialization certificates
- Professional license from home country
- Good standing certificates
Engineers
SCAD registration requires engineering degree translations with attestation for project approvals and consultant licensing.
- Engineering degree certificate
- Transcripts with course details
- Professional engineer license
- Work experience letters
Teachers
MOE and private schools require teaching credential translations for employment and KHDA teacher licensing.
- Teaching degree or diploma
- Subject specialization certificates
- Teaching license from home country
- Background check clearance
Legal Professionals
Ministry of Justice requires law degree translations for legal consultant registration and court appearances.
- Law degree (LLB, JD, etc.)
- Bar admission certificate
- Good standing from bar association
- Practice authorization letters
MOHESR Attestation Process
We coordinate the complete degree equivalency process for UAE credential recognition.
Translation
MOJ-certified translation of your degree certificate and transcripts
Home Country
Notarization and authentication from your country's education ministry
UAE Embassy
Attestation from UAE Embassy in your home country
MOFA
Final attestation from UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs
MOHESR
Equivalency certificate issued confirming UAE recognition
Academic Translation Resources
Guides and articles to help you navigate UAE credential requirements.
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GuideMOHESR Equivalency Process
Step-by-step guide to getting your foreign degree recognized by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education.
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Need Academic Documents Translated?
Send your degree or transcript via WhatsApp. We'll verify document type, confirm attestation requirements, and provide a complete quote including translation and coordination services.