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Applying to RAKMHSU from Pakistan

Certificates normally pass through an attestation chain so UAE authorities recognise them, and your qualification may also need a UAE equivalency.

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Step by step

Your document & attestation route

1

IBCC or HEC verification first

School certificates (Matric/SSC, Intermediate/HSSC) → Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC). University degrees/transcripts → Higher Education Commission (HEC). This is normally the first stamp.

2

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Pakistan

Take the documents to Pakistan's MOFA for attestation — it generally attests only documents that already carry IBCC/HEC verification.

3

UAE Embassy/Consulate in Pakistan

Have the documents legalised by the UAE mission in Pakistan. Check current document, fee and appointment requirements in advance.

4

UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFAIC)

On arrival in the UAE, documents are typically attested again by the UAE MoFAIC, closing the standard loop. Online/digital attestation options increasingly exist.

5

UAE equivalency (Muadala) where required

The UAE Ministry of Education may issue an equivalency confirming your qualification meets the UAE standard. Ask RAKMHSU whether it is required for your program.

Documents to prepare

Secondary certificates (Matric/SSC, Intermediate/HSSC), attested

IBCC (school) / HEC (degree) verification

Degree & transcripts (graduate applicants)

Valid passport + photographs

MOFA Pakistan, UAE Embassy, UAE MoFAIC stamps

MoE equivalency if required

Language

Urdu (or other-language) documents usually need a certified English translation; you may also need to show English proficiency.

Also see

The UAE student VISA journey → English & credential equivalency → All international guidance →

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