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Authentication and Accreditation

Academic Accreditation

The Master's in Psychological and Educational Counselling you study at Mustakbal is listed among the programmes of Université Privée Africaine Franco-Arabe (UPAFA) in the Republic of Mali, and its degree is issued by the university. This page sets out the awarding university, the evidence of the listing, what you receive on admission, and how to verify all of it yourself.

Awarding University

The university that issues the degree

Université Privée Africaine Franco-Arabe logo Licensed in the Republic of Mali

Université Privée Africaine Franco-Arabe

Université Privée Africaine Franco-Arabe (UPAFA)

A private university licensed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Republic of Mali, and listed in the official directory of private higher education institutions published by the Directorate General of Higher Education and Scientific Research (DGESRS).

Founding decision
Décision n°2018-002497/MEN-SG16 October 2018
Opening order
Arrêté n°2020-1771/MENESRS-SG13 May 2020
Seat
Kati-Titibougou, Republic of Mali
Verify in the government directory University website

Evidence of Listing

Our programme among the university's programmes

Specialisations of the Faculty of Educational Sciences at Université Privée Africaine Franco-Arabe, including Psychological and Educational Counselling
The Faculty of Educational Sciences specialisations as shown in the university's registration form, with our programme framed in gold.
Our programme

In the university's official registration form, the Faculty of Educational Sciences lists ten specialisations, among them Psychological and Educational Counselling, the Master's you study at Mustakbal. Your admission letter is issued by the university for this same programme.

Faculty of Educational Sciences on the university website

Before You Ask

Recognition, Accreditation and Equivalency

Three terms that are often confused. The difference between them decides what to ask before you enrol and after you graduate.

01

Recognition

The university is licensed and registered in the country where it is seated. Université Privée Africaine Franco-Arabe is licensed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Republic of Mali and listed in its official directory of private higher education institutions.

02

Accreditation

The programmes the university awards are approved under the rules of its home country, so its degree is an official degree. The Master's in Psychological and Educational Counselling you study at Mustakbal is listed among the programmes of the university's Faculty of Educational Sciences, and its degree is issued by the university.

03

Equivalency

Another country treats the degree as it treats its own national degrees. This is a sovereign decision of each country under its own laws: the graduate applies after graduating, and the university provides the documents it is asked for. Some countries require a period of residence in the university's country, so ask the competent authority in your country about its conditions before you enrol.

After Admission

What you receive on admission

You receive an official admission letter from the university registrar in your name, with your enrolment details. This is a real example with the private details hidden.

Example admission letter from Université Privée Africaine Franco-Arabe for the Master's in Psychological and Educational Counselling, private details hidden
  1. 1

    Letter reference number

    Identifies the letter in the registrar's records and is repeated in its footer for verification.

  2. 2

    Application number

    The number under which your application file is kept at the university.

  3. 3

    Matriculation number

    Your permanent student number at the university, carried on your documents until graduation.

  4. 4

    Verification code

    A QR code for verifying the letter with the university.

Marks of the original degree

The degree certificate carries marks of authenticity, as announced by the university on its official channel.

  • An embossed security seal
  • A gold seal
  • A code number at the top of the certificate
  • The stamp of the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

A Documented Example

An example of equivalency

Ghana Tertiary Education Commission letter on the equivalency of a bachelor's degree from Université Privée Africaine Franco-Arabe, private details hidden

A letter from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), a government body independent of the university, dated 25 April 2024, stating that a professional bachelor's degree awarded by Université Privée Africaine Franco-Arabe is comparable in standard to a bachelor's degree awarded by tertiary institutions in Ghana.

An example of a bachelor's degree equivalency in one country; each country has its own conditions and procedures. The holder's name and the file number are hidden.

Cost and Steps

Attesting the degree after graduation

Degree attestation fees

$300 to $1,000

Attestation fees are separate from tuition and vary with the university that accredits the degree. The programme fees themselves are as shown on the Master's page.

  1. 01

    Complete the programme

    You complete the academic, administrative and financial requirements, and your degree is issued by the university.

  2. 02

    Attestation by the university

    The degree is stamped by the university and the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

  3. 03

    Check your country's conditions

    Ask the competent authority in your country about its equivalency conditions; some countries require a period of residence in the university's country.

  4. 04

    Apply for equivalency

    You apply in your country after graduating, and the university provides the documents it is asked for.

Check for Yourself

Verify at the source

These are the official channels for checking the university and its programmes directly, with no intermediary.

The centre also holds accreditations from other universities; you are welcome to ask about them. Contact us

Ask about accreditation before you enroll

If any question remains about the university, attestation or equivalency in your country, ask us directly before you register.

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