Country-specific Documents
Applicants from certain countries need to pay special attention to the documentation before submitting them for admissions procedure. The country-specific requirements are listed below. Please note that all applicants, whose education degrees have been awarded in these countries, must follow the given guidelines.
Australia
If you completed or are completing your degree in Australia, an official transcript of records must be submitted to University Admissions Finland by the awarding institution in a sealed envelope bearing the awarding institution’s official stamp. The transcript of records must come to University Admissions Finland directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant.
It is acceptable if the envelope contains other official documents awarded by the institution (e.g. degree certificate and diploma supplement). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records.
Azerbaijan
If you completed your degree in Azerbaijan, you must submit a copy of the official government-granted degree certificate and transcript. The original documents must be verified with an apostille by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Copies of the apostille-verified original documents must then be officially certified by a notary public. The copies submitted must carry the notary public’s original stamp on each page and the signature of the certifying officer.
If you have not yet graduated, you must submit a copy of your official transcript of records. The transcript of records must be officially certified either by the awarding institution or a notary public.
Bangladesh
If you completed or are completing your degree in Bangladesh, you must submit the education documentation awarded by your university. Degree certificates, transcripts, mark sheets and result cards must always be awarded by a main university or a college that has a degree-awarding status. Educational documents granted by affiliated colleges will not be accepted.
You must submit a separate transcript, mark sheet or result card awarded by your university indicating the years, and each attempt to complete a course. A consolidated statement of marks is not accepted. The degree certificate and transcript of records must be certified (attested) by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh. Each page of the transcript of records and the degree certificate must carry the original stamp and signature of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh. Further information can be found on the Ministry’s website.
Belarus
If you completed your degree in Belarus, you must submit a copy of the official government-granted degree certificate and transcript. The original documents must be verified with an apostille by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus. Copies of the apostille verified original documents must then be officially certified by a Notary Public. The copies submitted must have the Notary Public’s original stamps and signature on them.
If you have not graduated yet, you must submit a copy of your official transcript of records. The transcript of records must be officially certified either by the awarding institution or a Notary Public.
Cameroon
If you completed or are completing your degree in Cameroon, an official transcript of records must be submitted to University Admissions Finland by the awarding institution in a sealed envelope bearing the awarding institution’s official stamp. The transcript of records must come to University Admissions Finland directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant.
It is acceptable if the envelope contains other official documents awarded by the institution (e.g. degree certificate and diploma supplement). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records.
Canada
If you completed or are completing your degree in Canada, an official transcript of records must be submitted to University Admissions Finland by the awarding institution in a sealed envelope bearing the awarding institution’s official stamp. The transcript of records must come to University Admissions Finland directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant.
It is acceptable if the envelope contains other official documents awarded by the institution (e.g. degree certificate and diploma supplement). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records.
You are not required to submit a copy of your degree certificate if your transcript of records includes the following information: name of the institution that awarded the degree, the date of issue, the name of the person to whom the degree was awarded and what title/degree it was.
China
If you completed or are completing your degree in China, your educational documents must be submitted to the CDGDC (China Academic Degree and Graduate Education Development Center, 教育部学位与研究生教育发展中心) for verification.
If you have graduated:
1. The CDGDC must verify the authenticity of your transcript of records, graduation certificate and degree certificate. Reports on these three documents (in English) and the transcript of records (in English) must come to University Admissions Finland directly from the CDGDC.
2. You must submit copies of your graduation certificate and degree certificate in the original language to University Admissions Finland. These copies do not need to be officially certified or translated.
If you have not yet graduated:
The CDGDC must verify the authenticity of your latest transcript of records. The transcript of records and its report from the CDGDC (both in English) must come to University Admissions Finland directly from the CDGDC.
Further information can be found on the CDGDC website.
You should submit your documents to the CDGDC well in advance. Please note that the Chinese New Year and the holiday season might affect the processing of your documents in the CDGDC.
Eritrea
If you completed or are completing your degree in Eritrea, an official transcript of records must be submitted to University Admissions Finland by the awarding institution in a sealed envelope bearing the awarding institution’s official stamp. The transcript of records must come to University Admissions Finland directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant.
It is acceptable if the envelope contains other official documents awarded by the institution (e.g. degree certificate and diploma supplement). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records.
Ethiopia
If you completed or are completing your degree in Ethiopia, an official transcript of records must be submitted to University Admissions Finland by the awarding institution in a sealed envelope bearing the awarding institution’s official stamp. The transcript of records must come to University Admissions Finland directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant.
It is acceptable if the envelope contains other official documents awarded by the institution (e.g. degree certificate and diploma supplement). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records.
Ghana
If you completed or are completing your degree in Ghana, an official transcript of records must be submitted to University Admissions Finland by the awarding institution in a sealed envelope bearing the awarding institution’s official stamp. The transcript of records must come to University Admissions Finland directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant.
It is acceptable if the envelope contains other official documents awarded by the institution (e.g. degree certificate and diploma supplement). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records.
India
If you completed or are completing your degree in India, an official transcript, mark sheet or result card indicating the years, and each attempt to complete a course must be submitted to University Admissions Finland by the awarding institution in a sealed envelope bearing the awarding institution’s official stamp.
Transcripts, mark sheets and result cards must be awarded either by a main university or a college (autonomous or affiliated). The document must come to University Admissions Finland directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant. It is acceptable if the envelope contains other official documents awarded by the institution (e.g. degree certificate and diploma supplement). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with a transcript of records (or mark sheet or result card).
Degree certificates must always be awarded by the main university or a college with degree-awarding status. Degree certificates granted by affiliated colleges will not be accepted. The copy of the degree certificate must be officially certified and can be submitted by the applicant.
Indonesia
If you completed or are completing your degree in Indonesia, an official transcript of records must be submitted to University Admissions Finland by the awarding institution in a sealed envelope bearing the awarding institution’s official stamp. The transcript of records must come to University Admissions Finland directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant.
It is acceptable if the envelope contains other official documents awarded by the institution (e.g. degree certificate and diploma supplement). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records.
Iran
If you completed or are completing your degree in Iran, copies of the educational documents must be legalized by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Finnish Embassy in Tehran. Official translations of educational documents must be certified by the Ministry of Justice. Copies of copies will not be accepted. All the copies must have the original stamp given by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Finnish Embassy in Tehran.
Ireland
If you completed or are completing your degree in the Republic of Ireland, an official transcript of records must be submitted to University Admissions Finland by the awarding institution in a sealed envelope bearing the awarding institution’s official stamp. The transcript of records must come to University Admissions Finland directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant.
It is acceptable if the envelope contains other official documents awarded by the institution (e.g. degree certificate and diploma supplement). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records.
Kazakhstan
If you completed your degree in Kazakhstan, you must submit a copy the official government-granted degree certificate and transcript. The original documents must be verified with an apostille by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Copies of the apostille-verified original documents must then be officially certified by a notary public. The copies submitted must carry the notary public’s original stamp on each page and the signature of the certifying officer.
If you have not yet graduated, you must submit a copy of your official transcript of records. The transcript of records must be officially certified either by the awarding institution or a notary public.
Kenya
If you completed or are completing your degree in Kenya, an official transcript of records must be submitted to University Admissions Finland by the awarding institution in a sealed envelope bearing the awarding institution’s official stamp. The transcript of records must come to University Admissions Finland directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant.
It is acceptable if the envelope contains other official documents awarded by the institution (e.g. degree certificate and diploma supplement). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records.
Kyrgyzstan
If you completed your degree in Kyrgyzstan, you must submit the official government-granted degree certificate and transcript.
Malaysia
If you completed or are completing your degree in Malaysia, an official transcript of records must be submitted to University Admissions Finland by the awarding institution in a sealed envelope bearing the awarding institution’s official stamp. The transcript of records must come to University Admissions Finland directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant.
It is acceptable if the envelope contains other official documents awarded by the institution (e.g. degree certificate and diploma supplement). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records.
Nepal
If you completed or are completing your degree in Nepal, an official transcript, mark sheet or result card indicating the years, and each attempt to complete a course must be submitted to University Admissions Finland by the awarding institution in a sealed envelope bearing the awarding institution’s official stamp.
Transcripts, mark sheets and result cards must always be awarded by a main university or a college with degree-awarding status, and documents granted by affiliated colleges will not be accepted. The document must come to University Admissions Finland directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant. It is acceptable if the envelope contains other official documents awarded by the institution (e.g. degree certificate and diploma supplement). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records (or mark sheet or result card).
Degree certificates must always be awarded by the main university or a college with degree-awarding status. Degree certificates granted by affiliated colleges will not be accepted. The copy of the degree certificate must be officially certified and can be submitted by the applicant.
New Zealand
If you completed or are completing your degree in New Zealand, an official transcript of records must be submitted to University Admissions Finland by the awarding institution in a sealed envelope bearing the awarding institution’s official stamp. The transcript of records must come to University Admissions Finland directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant.
It is acceptable if the envelope contains other official documents awarded by the institution (e.g. degree certificate and diploma supplement). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records.
Nigeria
If you completed or are completing your degree in Nigeria, an official transcript of records must be submitted to University Admissions Finland by the awarding institution in a sealed envelope bearing the awarding institution’s official stamp. The transcript of records must come to University Admissions Finland directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant.
It is acceptable if the envelope contains other official documents awarded by the institution (e.g. degree certificate and diploma supplement). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records.
Pakistan
If you completed or are completing your degree in Pakistan, you must submit the education documentation awarded by your university. Degree certificates and transcript of records must always be awarded by a main university or a college with degree-awarding status. Educational documents granted by affiliated colleges will not be accepted.
The degree certificate and transcript of records must be certified (attested) by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). Each page of the transcript of records and the degree certificate must be stamped and signed by the HEC. All copies must carry an original stamp by the HEC. Further information can be found on the HEC website.
Russia
If you completed your degree in Russia, you must submit a copy of the official government-granted degree certificate and diploma supplement (приложение к диплому). The original documents must be verified with an apostille by the authorised body of education of the Russian Federation in your region (Федеральная служба по надзору в сфере образования и науки (Рособрнадзор)). Copies of the apostille-verified original documents must then be officially certified by a notary public. The copies submitted must carry the notary public’s original stamp on each page and the signature of the certifying officer.
If you have not yet graduated, you must submit a copy of your official transcript of records. The transcript of records must be officially certified either by the awarding institution or a notary public.
South Africa
If you completed or are completing your degree in South Africa, an official transcript of records must be submitted to University Admissions Finland by the awarding institution in a sealed envelope bearing the awarding institution’s official stamp. The transcript of records must come to University Admissions Finland directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant.
It is acceptable if the envelope contains other official documents awarded by the institution (e.g. degree certificate and diploma supplement). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records.
Sudan
If you completed or are completing your degree in Sudan, an official transcript of records must be submitted to University Admissions Finland by the awarding institution in a sealed envelope bearing the awarding institution’s official stamp. The transcript of records must come to University Admissions Finland directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant.
It is acceptable if the envelope contains other official documents awarded by the institution (e.g. degree certificate and diploma supplement). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records.
Tadzhikistan
If you completed your degree in Tadzhikistan, you must submit the official government-granted degree certificate and transcript.
Tanzania
If you completed or are completing your degree in Tanzania, an official transcript of records must be submitted to University Admissions Finland by the awarding institution in a sealed envelope bearing the awarding institution’s official stamp. The transcript of records must come to University Admissions Finland directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant.
It is acceptable if the envelope contains other official documents awarded by the institution (e.g. degree certificate and diploma supplement). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records.
Turkmenistan
If you completed your degree in Turkmenistan, you must submit the official government-granted degree certificate and transcript.
Uganda
If you completed or are completing your degree in Uganda, an official transcript of records must be submitted to University Admissions Finland by the awarding institution in a sealed envelope bearing the awarding institution’s official stamp. The transcript of records must come to University Admissions Finland directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant.
It is acceptable if the envelope contains other official documents awarded by the institution (e.g. degree certificate and diploma supplement). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records.
Ukraine
If you completed your degree in Ukraine, you must submit a copy of the official government-granted degree certificate and transcript. The original documents must be verified with an apostille by the Information and Image Centre of the Ministry of Education and Science, Youth and Sport of Ukraine. Copies of the apostille-verified original documents must then be officially certified by a notary public. The copies submitted must carry the notary public’s original stamp on each page and the signature of the certifying officer.
If you have not yet graduated, you must submit a copy of your official transcript of records. The transcript of records must be officially certified either by the awarding institution or a notary public.
United Kingdom
If you completed or are completing your degree in the United Kingdom, an official transcript of records must be submitted to University Admissions Finland by the awarding institution in a sealed envelope bearing the awarding institution’s official stamp. The transcript of records must come to University Admissions Finland directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant.
It is acceptable if the envelope contains other official documents awarded by the institution (e.g. degree certificate and diploma supplement). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records.
United States of America
If you completed or are completing your degree in the USA, an official transcript of records must be submitted to University Admissions Finland by the awarding institution in a sealed envelope bearing the awarding institution’s official stamp. The transcript of records must come to University Admissions Finland directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant.
It is acceptable if the envelope contains other official documents awarded by the institution (e.g. degree certificate and diploma supplement). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records.
You are not required to submit a copy of your degree certificate if your transcript of records includes the following information: name of the institution that awarded the degree, the date of issue, the name of the person to whom the degree was awarded and what title/degree it was.
University Admissions Finland uses a verification service for degrees completed in the USA.
Uzbekistan
If you completed your degree in Uzbekistan, you must submit the official government-granted degree certificate and transcript.
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