Recognition of Academic Degrees in Ecuador
Complete your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at MIU City University Miami and request the issuance of your official diploma through our administrative channels. Graduates can initiate the process of degree recognition and registration with the Secretariat of Higher Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation (SENESCYT) of Ecuador, following the official procedures established by this institution.
Degree Recognition with the Secretariat of Higher Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation (SENESCYT)
Degrees from MIU City University Miami can be submitted for registration and recognition with SENESCYT, following the official procedures established by this institution.
What Do I Need to Obtain My Official Degree from MIU City University Miami?
Below, we explain step by step the process to obtain your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from MIU City University Miami. Here you will find the requirements and the approximate timelines for your degree issuance.
The process consists of 5 phases:
1. Degree Request
You must initiate the process after completing your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree through the Virtual Campus – Canvas.
In the Registrar tab, select “Request Degree Issuance.”
Your request will be set to Pending Validation.
2. Authorization Period
Within approximately 15 business days, your request will be updated to Authorized.
From that moment, you can proceed with the payment of the corresponding fees.
3. Payment of Fees
- Once your request is authorized, you will receive an email with available options to pay the degree fees.
- The email will include different payment methods, including a direct link to the banking platform to complete the payment securely.
- Ensure that your personal information is up to date, as all communications will be sent to the registered email and address.
- Follow the instructions on the payment platform until you receive payment confirmation.
- To avoid issues, do not close or go back during the process until successful payment is confirmed.
- Once the process is completed, the request status will be updated to Paid.
- If you pay via bank transfer or PayPal, you must send the proof of payment to registrar@miuniversity.edu.
Important: If the payment proof is not received by the Registrar’s office, your degree will not be processed.
4. Issuance of Official Degree (Digital Format)
Within a few weeks after payment confirmation, you will receive an email with a link to download your Official Digital Degree. This document carries the same official value as the original degree.
5. Issuance of Official Degree (Physical Format)
The approximate timeline to receive the physical degree is:
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4 months for degrees without an Apostille
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8 months for degrees with an Apostille
All official degrees are issued and shipped from MIU City University Miami via UPS courier service.
The shipment will be sent to the address registered by the student, or if requested, to the destination indicated at the time of the degree request.
Once your diploma is ready to ship, you will receive an email with the UPS tracking number to monitor your shipment.
Degree Recognition Process with SENESCYT
Learn about the documentation and requirements needed to register your degree:
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Valid national ID or passport
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Materialized Provisional Certificate
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Materialized Personal Academic Transcript
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Sworn Declaration
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Study Modality Certificate
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Document issued by the higher education institution (HEI) specifying the field of study and the academic program completed, in accordance with CINE-UNESCO standards