Attestations

In order for admitted students to complete their files and to register for courses at the beginning of the semester of admission, students are required to submit certified or attested original certificates and official university transcripts.

To submit original attested certificates or transcripts, proceed to the Office of Enrollment–Graduate Admissions located in the Main Building on the ground floor. Applicants living abroad may submit documents when they visit AUS one week prior to joining the university.

For a list of required documents, please refer to your Letter of Admission.

Requirements for Graduates of UAE Universities

• For public universities: Official bachelor’s degree and/or master’s degree university transcripts should be brought in a sealed envelope. Original graduation certificates should be presented for verification.
• For AUS: Bachelor’s degree and/or master’s degree transcripts should be brought in a sealed envelope, unless attested. The attestations must be done by the UAE Ministry of Education’s Higher Education Affairs Division. Original graduation certificates should be presented for verification.
• For UAE universities accredited by the Ministry of Education: The official bachelor’s degree and/or master’s degree attested university transcripts and graduation certificate(s) are required. The attestations must be done by the UAE Ministry of Education’s Higher Education Affairs Division.

Requirements for Graduates of International Universities (Outside the UAE)

• Official bachelor’s degree and/or master’s degree attested university transcripts and graduation certificate(s) are required. The attestations must be done by the authorized educational authority/ ministry in the country of graduation. Both documents must be certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE Embassy in the country of graduation.
• A Certificate of Equivalency obtained from the UAE Ministry of Education’s Higher Education Affairs Division is required.