Declaration of value

DECLARATION OF VALUE OF ACADEMIC TITLES

• EFFECTS OF THE DOCUMENT

The Declaration of Value is a document issued by Italian Consular Authorities to individuals who, having obtained an academic title from foreign educational institutions, wish to continue their studies in Italy, initiate the procedures for the equivalence of academic titles, or for professional recognition.
Italian and/or foreign citizens who have obtained their academic title in the consular district of Kuwait may request the Declaration of Value, by appointment with the service.

The Declaration of Value does not confer recognition to the Title in Italy; its sole purpose is to describe the value of the academic title as it is recognized in the Country of origin. Recognition or equivalence of academic titles falls under the competence of the specific Italian Authorities concerned.

• REQUIREMENTS

To obtain the Declaration of Value for a diploma or academic title, the applicant – or the parents, in the case of a minor under the age of 18 at the time of the application – must submit:

1. 1. A completed and signed application form, available at the following link, addressed to the Embassy of Italy in Kuwait, Consular Chancery, specifying the purpose of the request (e.g., continuation of studies in Italy, professional employment, etc.);
   2. Original academic titles for the entire educational path: certificates and diplomas obtained (primary school, secondary school, college, undergraduate/master’s degree, PhD, if applicable);
   3. Certified copies of the academic titles issued by the institution of origin, bearing the stamp and signature of the head of the institution, and legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait;
   4. Certificate from the institution – an official declaration from the institution – confirming regular attendance and passing of exams, bearing the stamp and signature of the head of the institution, and legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait;
   5. Certificate of exams: a document indicating the study program, completed years, grades achieved in each subject, and the final GPA, with the stamp and signature of the head of the institution, and legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait;
   6. Official translations into Italian: all original documents and certified copies with legalization must be translated into Italian for the subsequent verification of the translation;
   7. Identity document: a copy of the applicant’s passport – if the application concerns a minor under the age of 18, a copy of the parents’ documents, who sign the application form, is also required;
   8. A recent passport-sized photograph.

Note: If the school does not follow the Kuwaiti academic system (e.g., English, American, Indian schools), the final certificate issued by the Ministry of Education of Kuwait – Private Section – is required.

This certificate confirms that the school’s title is equivalent to the certificate issued by schools that follow the Kuwaiti academic system. This document must also be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait and translated into Italian.

• PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

If the Declaration of Value is requested for the recognition of a professional/academic title in Italy, the certification issued by the competent authority must be presented, indicating the registration in the Professional Register and the corresponding registration number (to be presented in original, legalized copy, and Italian translation).

• APPOINTMENTS

To obtain an appointment, it is necessary to send a request via email, specifying the applicant’s name, confirming possession of all required documentation, and attaching the application form (1) and a copy of the identity document (7), to the following address: consolare.alkuwait@esteri.it.

• INFORMATION ON UNIVERSITIES

The Consular Chancery does not provide information about the Italian academic landscape. Students interested in pursuing higher education in Italy are encouraged to visit the Universitaly portal at the following link: https://www.universitaly.it/

Additionally, applicants are advised to check with their chosen university regarding admission requirements and documentation needed for enrollment.