Foreign Degree Evaluation Services | Alianza Academic Evaluations

Foreign Degree & Credential Evaluation Services

Need to evaluate a foreign degree for employment, university admission, professional licensure, or immigration-related purposes? Alianza Academic Evaluations provides trusted international credential evaluation services.

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AICE-Endorsed Member
Founded 2003 · 20+ Years
English & Spanish Support
Phoenix, Arizona
Overview

Why Do I Need a Foreign Credential Evaluation?

If you completed your education outside the United States, employers, universities, licensing boards, and government agencies may request a credential evaluation before considering your education for a specific purpose.

A foreign credential evaluation explains how your international education compares to the U.S. educational system and provides a professional summary of your academic achievements.

Common evaluation purposes

  • Employment Opportunities
  • University & Graduate Admission
  • Transfer Credit Review
  • Professional Licensure & Certification
  • Teacher Certification
  • Immigration-Related Purposes
  • Career Advancement
Who We Help

Serving Internationally Educated Individuals

From professionals entering the workforce to students applying to graduate programs, we evaluate credentials for every stage of your U.S. journey.

Internationally Educated Professionals

Many employers request a foreign degree evaluation to better understand education completed outside the United States. We assist professionals seeking employment, promotions, and career advancement.

Students & University Applicants

Universities and graduate programs may require a credential evaluation as part of the admissions process. We help applicants present their international education in a format U.S. institutions can review.

Licensure & Certification Applicants

Teachers, nurses, counselors, social workers, engineers, and other professionals may need a course-by-course evaluation to meet licensure or certification requirements.

Immigration-Related Applicants

Many individuals request educational evaluations to support immigration-related processes and applications. Applicants should verify specific requirements with the requesting organization.

Evaluation Types

Credential Evaluation Services

Standard

Document-by-Document Evaluation

What's included

  • Credential identification
  • U.S. educational equivalency
  • Graduation information
  • General academic summary

Commonly used for

  • Employment
  • Immigration-related purposes
  • General education verification
Detailed

Course-by-Course Evaluation

What's included

  • Course listings
  • Credit analysis
  • Grade analysis
  • Degree equivalency
  • Academic history review

Commonly used for

  • University admissions
  • Professional licensure
  • Teacher certification
  • Transfer credit review
Common Requests

Common Reasons People Request a Credential Evaluation

Whether you're entering the workforce, continuing your education, or pursuing licensure, a credential evaluation is often a required step.

A foreign degree evaluation for employment
A U.S. degree equivalency determination
An international transcript evaluation
A foreign education evaluation for graduate school
A credential evaluation for teacher certification
An academic credential evaluation for professional licensure
A degree equivalency evaluation for immigration-related purposes

Understanding your recipient's requirements before applying helps ensure you request the evaluation that best meets your needs.

Step by Step

How the Evaluation Process Works

1

Submit Your Application

Complete our online application and select the evaluation service that best fits your purpose.

2

Submit Required Documents

Provide the required academic records. Official or verifiable records are required in most cases.

3

Evaluation Review

Our team reviews your credentials and prepares your report. Additional documentation may be requested.

4

Receive Your Evaluation

Your evaluation is delivered electronically and can be shared directly with your intended recipient.

Why Alianza

Why Choose Alianza Academic Evaluations?

Since 2003, we've supported internationally educated individuals navigating the U.S. education, employment, and immigration landscape. As an AICE-Endorsed member organization, our evaluations meet the standards expected by the organizations that rely on them.

  • Trusted international credential evaluation services
  • AICE-Endorsed member organization
  • Evaluations for education, employment, licensure, and immigration-related purposes
  • English and Spanish support available
  • Rush service options available for eligible applications
  • Experienced evaluation professionals
  • Clear documentation requirements
  • Responsive customer service
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before starting your evaluation.

A foreign credential evaluation compares education completed outside the United States to the U.S. educational system and provides a report describing the academic equivalency of your credentials.
Yes. Many employers, universities, licensing boards, and organizations request credential evaluations to better understand education completed outside the United States.
The U.S. equivalency depends on the credential, institution, educational system, and supporting documentation. A professional evaluation determines the appropriate equivalency.
Requirements vary by employer, university, licensing board, or agency. Applicants should verify evaluation requirements with their intended recipient before applying. A document-by-document evaluation provides a summary and equivalency of completed credentials, while a course-by-course evaluation includes detailed coursework, grades, and credit analysis.
Many employers request credential evaluations as part of the hiring process. Applicants should confirm specific requirements with the employer.
Many colleges and universities request credential evaluations from applicants educated outside the United States. Applicants should verify requirements with the institution.
Standard turnaround is approximately 3 weeks from the date all required documents are received and your application is complete. Contact us if your situation is time-sensitive, and we can advise on available options.
Most applicants will need official academic records, degree certificates, and English translations if applicable. In many cases, documents must be official or independently verifiable. Depending on the country and institution, verification may be completed through official electronic records, secure credential platforms, QR-code verification, or records sent directly by the issuing institution.
Learn More

Related Resources

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Ready to Begin Your Credential Evaluation?

Whether you need a foreign degree evaluation for employment, university admission, professional licensure, or immigration-related purposes, Alianza Academic Evaluations is here to help.

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Alianza Academic Evaluations provides foreign credential evaluation services for educational, employment, licensure, and immigration-related purposes. Evaluations are used by applicants to present their international credentials to U.S. employers, institutions, and agencies. Alianza does not provide legal, immigration, or admissions advice. Requirements vary by recipient organization.

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