UAE's Automatic Degree Recognition Extended to 4 New Universities

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MoHESR adds four new universities to its automated degree recognition initiative, advancing the UAE’s zero-bureaucracy goals.

The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has expanded its Automated Qualifications Recognition Initiative to include four new higher education institutions, marking another milestone in the nation's drive toward zero-bureaucracy public services. The enrollment brings the total number of participating universities and colleges across the country to 42.

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The newly accredited institutions are Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, Sharjah Maritime Academy, Imam Malik College for Sharia & Law, and Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Dubai. These additions reflect the government's commitment to integrating digital services across the higher education sector and ensuring graduates can enter the workforce without administrative delays.

Since the initiative's launch, the ministry has successfully processed over 20,255 qualification recognition requests, demonstrating growing uptake among students and alumni seeking streamlined verification of their academic credentials. According to officials, the expansion comes within MoHESR's broader strategy to develop efficient digital services and minimise procedural steps for users.

"This proactive service advances the UAE's zero-bureaucracy goals by streamlining qualification recognition procedures, reducing manual interventions, and delivering a faster, more seamless experience for graduates," said a ministry spokesperson. "Our objective is to eliminate bureaucratic barriers and ensure that administrative procedures are no longer a hurdle for the nation's graduates as they transition into the workforce."

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In addition to the four newly enrolled institutions, a further 15 universities and colleges are currently completing their onboarding procedures, suggesting the programme will continue to grow in the coming months.

The announcement coincides with MoHESR's receipt of this year's Zero Government Bureaucracy Award, an accolade recognising the ministry's achievements in redesigning public services and providing practical solutions that improve the experiences of both students and alumni. Officials noted that the initiative reflects the ministry's ongoing commitment to eliminating unnecessary paperwork and accelerating administrative processes for citizens and residents alike.

As the UAE continues to position itself as a hub for higher education in the region, such digital transformation efforts signal a shift toward more accessible, efficient, and graduate-friendly pathways from academia to employment. With 42 institutions already onboard and more expected to follow, the automatic degree recognition system stands as a model for how governments can leverage technology to enhance educational outcomes and workforce readiness.