Nigeria
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Applying to RAKMHSU from Nigeria
WAEC/NECO results and any degree usually must be authenticated in Nigeria, legalised for the UAE, and attested by UAE authorities. Degrees may also need a separate UAE recognition.
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Step by step
Your document & attestation route
1
Authenticate inside Nigeria first
Academic documents generally need verification by the issuing body (e.g. WAEC/NECO or your university) before moving up the chain. Start there and keep originals safe.
2
Legalise for the UAE via VFS Global
UAE attestation/legalisation in Nigeria is handled through VFS Global application centres (reported in Abuja and Lagos) rather than directly at the embassy. Ask what a student application needs before you attend.
3
Final UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation
Documents are also attested by the UAE MoFA — sometimes within the same VFS service or separately. Confirm how it is done.
4
Recognition / equivalency if required
A foreign degree may need UAE "University Certificates Recognition" (MOHESR); Grade-12 general education equivalency is handled by the MoE. This is separate from attestation and is more often needed for postgraduate entry or licensing.
5
University-sponsored student VISA
For full-time study the UAE student residence VISA is normally sponsored by the university after admission — follow RAKMHSU's instructions on medical fitness, Emirates ID and copies.
Documents to prepare
Valid international passport (bio-data page)
WAEC and/or NECO certificate(s) & statement of results
Degree certificate & transcripts (graduate/transfer)
Passport-size photographs
Supporting/verification documents requested by VFS Global
Language
WAEC, NECO and most Nigerian certificates are in English, so translation is usually not required. Other-language documents need a UAE-licensed legal translation.
Other countries
Applying from elsewhere?
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