📍 1. What “degree evaluation” means in the United States
In the U.S., there is no single government office that automatically “nostrifies” foreign degrees. Instead:
Academic equivalency evaluation is a professional determination of how a degree earned abroad compares to the U.S. educational system. This includes:
Identifying the level (e.g., bachelor’s, master’s)
Comparing years of study and coursework
Determining credit equivalence
Translating grades into U.S. standards.
Why it matters in the U.S.
You might need a credential evaluation to:
Apply for a job that requires a degree
Qualify for a professional license
Support a visa petition (e.g., H‑1B, immigration)
Apply to graduate schools that require foreign degree review
Who does the evaluation?
Many U.S. universities evaluate foreign credentials internally.
Some require evaluation from a private agency — especially for:
Employment
Licensing boards
Immigration applications
Private credential evaluation services commonly used in the U.S. are members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) — a U.S. organization of independent companies that assess foreign degrees. These evaluations are widely accepted by employers and institutions when required.

📍 2. How to get a foreign degree recognized (nostrification) in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan has official procedures through which foreign educational credentials are recognized and equated with local qualifications.
Step‑by‑step process
Prepare your documents:
Diploma and academic transcripts
Notarized Uzbek or Russian translations
Submit the documents online or in‑person:
Through the Single Portal of Interactive Public Services (EPIGU)
Or at a Center for Public Services (CSS) in Uzbekistan.
The Agency for Assessment of Knowledge and Qualifications reviews the credentials:
They may recommend full recognition
Or require an expert commission review,
Automatic recognition for top universities
Uzbekistan has a list of top 1000 universities (based on global rankings like QS, Times Higher Education, and ARWU).
If your foreign degree is from one of these universities:
Your diploma will be recognized automatically in Uzbekistan
No additional nostrification examination is required.
This rule simplifies credential checks for graduates of widely recognized global institutions.
New international framework (UNESCO Global Convention)
In late 2025, Uzbekistan ratified the UNESCO Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications, which promotes:
Fairer, more transparent diploma recognition
Mutual recognition among member countries
Easier mobility for students and specialists.
This helps align the process with international standards, though practical recognition is still subject to national procedures.

📍 3. Key differences between U.S. and Uzbekistan processes
In the U.S.
Degree evaluation is usually voluntary unless required
Done by universities or private evaluators
Not automatic — each institution decides how to interpret foreign credentials
In Uzbekistan
Formal nostrification is required for official equivalence
Can be automatic for degrees from top globally ranked universities
Process is centralized through public services and assessment agencies

📍 4. Practical tips for diaspora students
If you plan to study or work in the U.S.:
Check if your U.S. university will evaluate foreign transcripts internally
If seeking employment or licensure, get a report from a recognized evaluator (NACES member) (Wikipedia)
If you plan to return to Uzbekistan with a foreign degree:
See if your university appears on the Uzbek top 1000 automatic recognition list
Use the Single Online Portal (EPIGU) to submit documents digitally
Keep both original and translated notarized copies ready.

📍 5. Why this matters
Recognition affects job eligibility, promotions, and licensing
Automatic recognition saves time and cost
UNESCO Convention helps students move between countries with less friction (jch.kun.uz)

Top U.S. Credential Evaluation Services
World Education Services (WES) – widely accepted across the U.S. and Canada for academic, employment, immigration, and licensing evaluations. World Education Services (WES) – Credential Evaluations
Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) – nonprofit evaluator that provides reports on how foreign qualifications compare to U.S. degrees. Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. (JS&A) – member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) that specializes in evaluations for admission, employment, and immigration. Josef Silny & Associates (JS&A)
(Tip: All three above are members of NACES — the U.S. credential evaluator association that sets professional standards.

🇨🇦 Canadian Credential Evaluation Service
International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) – recognized by Canadian institutions, employers, immigration authorities, and provincial regulators for Educational Credential Assessments (ECAs). International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS)
(ICAS is one of the credential evaluators listed by the Government of Canada for immigration and education assessment purposes.

📌 Notes When Choosing an Evaluator
For U.S. studies, employment, visas, or licensing, choose a NACES member (like WES, ECE, JS&A).
For Canadian immigration, jobs, or study, use a service recognized under the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC) such as ICAS or WES Canada. (canalliance.org)
Some services provide evaluations for both the U.S. and Canada (e.g., WES has dual-use reports).
** Kind of report each organization issues (e.g., basic equivalency, course-by-course, GPA‑included) — just ask!