Recognition, Equivalence and Document Authentication
Institutional recognition, individual diploma equivalence, apostille and translation are different procedures. Confirm each before enrolment.
Last reviewed: 19 September 2026InterAX editorial review
Key points
- Recognition checks the official status of an institution.
- Equivalence assesses an individual's qualification and curriculum.
- An apostille authenticates signatures and seals, not academic content.
- Translation makes a document readable in the required official language.
No university or adviser can guarantee a future equivalence decision. The competent public authority makes the final assessment.
How to proceed
- Check the exact institution and campus.
- Confirm the programme and awarding body.
- Research professional licensing consequences.
- Ask the receiving authority for the document route.
- Submit equivalence as an individual application.
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