How To Certify Academic Documents In Kenya

How To Certify Academic Documents In Kenya

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The Commission for University Education (CUE) undertakes recognition and equation of Diplomas, Degrees, Post-graduate Diplomas, and Post-graduate Certificates conferred or awarded by Foreign Universities and Institutions in accordance with Section 5 (1) (g) of The Universities Act No. 42 of 2012; Section 5A (2) of The Universities Act No. 42 of 2012, Revised Edition 2016 [2015]; Part XI of The Universities Regulations, 2014 and The Universities Standards and Guidelines, 2014.
I. General Requirements for Recognition and Equation of Qualifications

  1. The qualification must be Accredited and Recognized.
  2. The qualification must have been obtained from an accredited and recognized University or Institution.
  3. The holder of the Award must have met the Minimum Entry Requirements for an Academic Programme leading to an equivalent qualification in Kenya.
  4. All copies of Certificates and Academic Transcripts presented as proof of attainment of entry requirements for a particular qualification must be certified by an Advocate and Commissioner for Oaths (for Kenyan citizens), an Advocate and Notary Public (for foreigners), OR the issuing University/Institution.

Procedure for Recognition and Equation of Qualifications

You may apply for Recognition and Equation of Qualifications manually or through an online system as described below:

Manual application for Recognition and Equation of Qualifications

1. The following documents must be submitted to CUE:

a. A duly filled application Form CUE/QAS/1 for Recognition of Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Postgraduate Certificates.
b. Original and certified copies of ALL required Certificates.
c. Original and certified copies of Academic Transcripts to support the Certificates.
d. Original and certified copy of National Identity Card (ID) or a valid Passport for Kenyan Citizens.
e. Original and certified copy of a valid Passport, Work Permit/Visa, and Letter of Provisional Admission/Intent into Kenyan Universities for foreigners intending to pursue further studies in Kenyan Universities.
f. Original and certified copy of a valid Passport, Work Permit/Visa, and Letter of invitation for interview or employment offer for foreigners intending to work in organizations based in Kenya.

2. Certificates and certified Academic transcripts submitted by Kenyan citizens must be certified by:

a. An Advocate and Commissioner of Oaths, OR
b. The respective issuing University/Institution.

3. Certificates submitted by Foreign Institutions must be certified by:

a. An Advocate and Notary Public, OR
b. The respective issuing University/Institution.

4. National Identity Cards or Passports submitted by Kenyan Citizens must be certified by An Advocate and Commissioner for Oaths.
5. Passports, Work Permits, and Visas submitted by foreigners must be certified by an Advocate and Notary Public.
6. Where certificates and transcripts are in a foreign language, copies translated in English bearing the official stamp of the Foreign University/Institution or the local Embassy/Mission of the home country of the University issuing the Certificates and Academic transcripts must be submitted.
7. Submission of applications and collection of Letters of Recognition and Equation shall be done during the following CUE official working hours:

a. Morning: 8.00 am – 1.00 pm
b. Afternoon: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm

8. Application for express service must reach CUE before 1.00p.m on the day of application.
9. Letters of Recognition and Equation will normally be collected within forty eight (48) hours unless the applicant has sought express service.
10. Letters of Recognition and Equation sought under express service will be collected within twelve (12) hours.
11. In the event that the timelines stipulated under numbers 6, 7, 8 and above cannot be adhered to, the underlying reasons and the new timelines will be given to the applicant and documented accordingly.

To apply online click: Online application for Recognition and Equation of Qualifications