FAQs
How to Register University Degrees Obtained Abroad in Ecuador?
To register a higher education degree obtained abroad with the Ministry of Education, you must follow the procedure and meet the requirements outlined below:
Documents issued abroad must be presented with a Hague Apostille or the appropriate diplomatic legalization. If the original documentation was issued in a language other than Spanish or English, an official certified translation must be attached.
For more information regarding the Rechtspraak (Dutch legal system/apostille process), please visit the following website: https://www.rechtspraak.nl/zelf-regelen/apostille-legalisatie#c4512547-7064-47e7-b844-85e1c6a1ff23
Mandatory Requirements
- A valid national ID card (cédula) or passport.
- The original diploma, duly apostilled or legalized.
- An official transcript (record of grades) that explicitly states the duration of the studies.
Application Process
- Digital Upload: Upload all documents in digital PDF format via the official web platform, SIAU Online.
- Payment of Fees: Pay the required official processing fees.
- Physical Validation: Visit the institution’s offices in person with the original physical documents for the verification process.
For detailed information on the general recognition of foreign degrees, please consult the following website:
https://www.gob.ec/minedec/tramites/reconocimiento-general-titulos-extranjero
For personalized information regarding the recognition of foreign degrees in specific fields or at specific academic levels—for which requirements may vary—please consult the following website:
https://siau.senescyt.gob.ec/reconocimiento_titulos_extranjero/
