Digital Degrees: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how to obtain a digitally verified university degree to help validate your professional credentials in Mexico.
Digital Degrees provide a way for university graduates to hold a digitally verified version of their academic credentials.
Who it's for
This scheme is specifically for individuals who have graduated from accredited universities. If your institution is officially recognized by the relevant authorities, you should be eligible to participate in this digital credentialing process.
What you get
You receive a digitally verified university degree. In Mexico, this is often referred to as a Título digital. This digital version serves as a secure, electronic way to prove your academic achievements and professional qualifications to employers or other official bodies.
What it costs you
The management of this process is handled by your university, while the SEP handles the official verification. Because each university manages its own administration, you should check directly with your school to see if there are any specific administrative steps or requirements you must complete to receive your digital record.
The catch to know
The biggest hurdle for many people is the transition from physical to digital records. If you hold an older paper degree, it might not automatically appear in the digital system. These older documents often need to be "migrated," which means they must undergo a specific process to be converted from the old paper format into the modern digital format used for current verification.
How to apply
- Reach out to the administration or registrar's office at the university where you graduated.
- Inquire whether your degree has already been issued in a digital format or if it requires a migration process.
- Follow the specific guidance provided by your university to complete the transition to a digital credential.