How to request a declaration of equivalence for a diploma obtained abroad

In Monaco, the legal principle of equivalence for a diploma does not exist. A declaration of equivalence for a diploma obtained abroad can be requested from the Monaco ENIC Centre.

See the factsheet: "Monaco ENIC Centre"

This declaration has no legal value; it simply makes it easier to read a diploma. It cannot be used outside Monaco.

The academic or professional training for which the declaration is requested must:

• Be at higher education level or give access to it
• Have a minimum duration of 6 months or correspond to a minimum of 60 ECTS credits

Incomplete applications will not be dealt with.

All applications will be subject to an enquiry with the higher education establishments abroad in which the diplomas have been obtained or with the competent authorities in the applicant's country.

A declaration of equivalence for a diploma obtained abroad are issued free of charge.

You must complete the form available in French or English:

• Download it here:
  
  PDF258 kB

  ENIC_Statement of comparability for a foreign qualification (327-036_01-2025)
  
  
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  ENIC_Attestation de comparabilité d'un diplôme obtenu à l'étranger (327-0036_01-2025)
  
  
• Or collect it from the Academic Counselling and Education Resource Centre

You must provide:

• Valid ID (ID card, passport, residency permit)
• A CV that summarises the applicant's academic and professional history
• The original or a copy of the diploma for which a declaration is requested, accompanied by a certified translation into French for documents written in a language other than French, English or Italian
• A photocopy of documents showing proof of the official duration of the studies issued by the educational establishment (this could take the form of a supplement to the diploma, copies of marks obtained, certificates of attendance at an educational establishment, etc.) accompanied by a certified translation into French for all documents written in a language other than French, English or Italian

These items are obligatory; the application will not be accepted or dealt with if one of the aforesaid elements is missing.

You should deliver the application in person to the Academic Counselling and Education Resource Centre, or if this is not possible, send it by e-mail to: cien@gouv.mc

The average response time varies from between one to three months according to the complexity of information to be verified.