International Verification
How to Verify Paraguayan University Degrees: ANEAES Accreditation Guide
Guide to verifying Paraguayan education credentials. Covers ANEAES accreditation, CONES oversight, and verification for degrees from Paraguay.
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Paraguay's higher education oversight
Paraguay's higher education is overseen by the Consejo Nacional de Educación Superior (CONES), with quality assurance handled by ANEAES (Agencia Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación de la Educación Superior). Paraguay has over 50 universities, though quality varies significantly.
Verification steps
- Check CONES authorization — Verify the institution is authorized by CONES. VerifyED includes authorized Paraguayan institutions.
- Verify ANEAES accreditation — ANEAES provides voluntary quality accreditation. Accredited programs have been externally evaluated.
- Contact the institution — Request degree verification from the academic records office.
- Document legalization — Paraguay is a Hague Convention member. Documents can be apostilled for international use.
Key considerations
- Rapid university growth — Paraguay saw rapid growth in private universities. ANEAES accreditation helps distinguish quality institutions.
- UNA — The Universidad Nacional de Asunción is the oldest and most established institution.
- Mercosur ARCU-SUR — Some programs carry ARCU-SUR accreditation, providing regional Mercosur recognition.