How to verify your educational documents

Please note that you may be able to verify your educational documents through electronic verification services listed on this page!

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: Send by post your upper secondary-level educational documents to Admissions Services of the University of Oulu in an envelope sealed by the diploma-awarding institution. The envelope must be sealed with the official stamp or seal of the educational institution or examination board across the back flap indicating that the envelope has not been opened after sealing. Envelopes sealed with a generic stamp, such as one stating “sealed”, are not accepted.

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed or are completing your degree in Australia, an official transcript of records must be sent by post to University of Oulu by the awarding institution. The envelope must be sealed by the awarding institution’s official stamp across the back flap. The transcript of records must come to University of Oulu directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant. Please note that regular photocopies are not sufficient, even if they are sent by the awarding institution. University of Oulu only accepts official transcripts of record. 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.

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: Scan on your electronic application a copy of the official government-granted upper secondary-level diploma. The original educational documents must be verified with an apostille by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Copies of the apostille-verified documents must then be officially certified by a notary public. The copies must carry the notary public’s original stamp on each page and the signature of the certifying officer. Alternatively, the notary public can also use a unifying element, meaning that the pages are attached together in a way that certifies them all; in this case only one page must carry the notary public’s original stamp and the signature of the certifying officer.

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed your Bachelor's degree in Azerbaijan, you must upload to the electronic application 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 scan on your eletrconic application a copy of your official transcript of records. The transcript of records must be either officially certified by the awarding institution, or carry an apostille verification.

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: The upper secondary-level educational documents must be officially certified (attested) by the Ministry of Education of Bangladesh, specifically the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education. You can upload the verified documents on your online application yourself.

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed or are completing your Bachelor's degree in Bangladesh, you must scan to the electronic application the education documentation awarded by your university. Degree certificates, transcripts, mark sheets and result cards must always be awarded by the 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 each attempt to complete a course as well as the years. A consolidated statement of marks is not accepted. Please note that the degree certificate and transcript of records must be officially certified (attested) by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, more specifically by the Consular and Welfare Wing. 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.

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: Upload on your electronic application a copy of the official government-granted upper secondary-level diploma. The original educational documents must be verified with an apostille by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus. Copies of the apostille-verified documents must then be officially certified by a notary public. The copies must carry the notary public’s original stamp on each page and the signature of the certifying officer. Alternatively, the notary public can also use a unifying element, meaning that the pages are attached together in a way that certifies them all; in this case only one page must carry the notary public’s original stamp and the signature of the certifying officer.

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed your Bachelor's degree in Belarus, you must upload to the electronic application 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 uploaded to the electronic application 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 upload on the electronic application a copy of your official transcript of records. The transcript of records must be either officially certified by the awarding institution, or legalised.

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: The upper secondary educational documents must be sent by post to Admissions Services of the University of Oulu by the awarding institution in a sealed envelope. The envelope must be sealed with the official stamp or seal of the body awarding the document across the back flap indicating that the envelope has not been opened after sealing. Envelopes sealed with a generic stamp, such as one stating “sealed”, are not accepted.

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed or are completing your Bachelor's degree in Cameroon, an official transcript of records must be sent by post to University of Oulu by the awarding institution. The envelope must be sealed by the awarding institution’s official stamp across the back flap. The transcript of records must come to University of Oulu directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant. Please note that regular photocopies are not sufficient, even if they are sent by the awarding institution. University of Oulu only accepts official transcripts of record. 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.

Please note that you may be able to verify your educational documents through electronic verification services listed on this page!

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: The upper secondary educational documents must be sent by post to the Admissions Services of the University of Oulu by the awarding institution in a sealed envelope. The envelope must be sealed with the official stamp or seal of the body awarding the document across the back flap so that it is obvious that the envelope has not been opened after sealing. Envelopes sealed with a generic stamp, such as one stating “sealed”, are not accepted.

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed or are completing your Bachelor's degree in Canada, an official transcript of records must be sent by post to University of Oulu by the awarding institution. The envelope must be sealed by the awarding institution’s official stamp across the back flap. The transcript of records must come to University of Oulu directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant. Please note that regular photocopies are not sufficient, even if they are sent by the awarding institution. University of Oulu only accepts official transcripts of record. 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.

Please note that you may be able to verify your educational documents through electronic verification services listed on this page!

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: If the educational document with which you proved your general eligibility for academic education is a general upper secondary education certificate, there are no country-specific requirements for your documents, and you can submit the required documents as generally verified documents (see general verification instructions on this page).

Requirements for Master's Programmes: Upload a copy of your degree certificate and transcript of records to the electronic application. If the document was issued in Chinese, an official translation into English must also be submitted. Apply to CSSD (this new service has replaced former CDGDC and CHESICC )(https://www.chsi.com.cn/) for verified documents in English. Send the verified documents in English to the following e-mail address: study@oulu.fi If you have not graduated by the beginning of the application period, you do not need to submit a verification report or a copy of your degree certificate when applying.

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: If the educational document with which you proved your general eligibility for academic education is a general upper secondary education certificate, there are no country-specific requirements for your documents, and you can submit the required documents as generally verified documents (see general verification instructions on this page).

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed or are completing your Bachelor's degree in Eritrea, an official transcript of records must be sent by post to University of Oulu by the awarding institution. The envelope must be sealed by the awarding institution’s official stamp across the back flap. The transcript of records must come to University of Oulu directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant. Please note that regular photocopies are not sufficient, even if they are sent by the awarding institution. University of Oulu only accepts official transcripts of record. It is acceptable that the envelope contains other official documents awarded by the institution (e.g. degree certificate and diploma supplement). However, no other enclosures can be sent with the transcript of records.

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: If the educational document with which you proved your general eligibility for academic education is a general upper secondary education certificate, there are no country-specific requirements for your documents, and you can submit the required documents as generally verified documents (see general verification instructions on this page).

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed or are completing your degree in Ethiopia, an official transcript of records must be sent by post to University of Oulu by the awarding institution. The envelope must be sealed by the awarding institution’s official stamp across the back flap. The transcript of records must come to University of Oulu directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant. Please note that regular photocopies are not sufficient, even if they are sent by the awarding institution. University of Oulu only accepts official transcripts of record. 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 sent with the transcript of records.

You can find information on how to apply with a Finnish degree on our webpage.

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: You must send by post the West African Senior Secondary Certificate (WASSC) granted by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) together with an unscratched Access Card/Scratch Card. The code in the card is used to verify your diploma information using an online service.

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed or are completing your degree in Ghana, an official transcript of records must be sent by post to University of Oulu by the awarding institution. The envelope must be sealed by the awarding institution’s official stamp across the back flap. The transcript of records must come to University of Oulu directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant. Please note that regular photocopies are not sufficient, even if they are sent by the awarding institution. University of Oulu only accepts official transcripts of record. 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.

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: Send by post the Certification of Results to the Admissions Services of the University of Oulu in an envelope sealed by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA). The envelope must be sealed with the official stamp or seal of the body awarding the document across the back flap indicating that the envelope has not been opened after sealing. Envelopes sealed with a generic stamp, such as one stating “sealed”, are not accepted.

If the educational document with which you demonstrated your general eligibility for academic education is university studies or a university degree, you can submit the required documents as generally verified documents (see general verification instructions on this page).

Requirements for Master's Programmes: There are no country-specific requirements for your documents, and you can submit the required documents as generally verified documents (see general verification instructions on this page).

Please note that you may be able to verify your educational documents through electronic verification services listed on this page!

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: Send by post the upper secondary educational documents in an envelope sealed by the awarding institution. The envelope must be sealed with the official stamp or seal of the body awarding the document across the back flap indicating that the envelope has not been opened after sealing. Envelopes sealed with a generic stamp, such as one stating “sealed”, are not accepted.

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed or are completing your Bachelor's degree in India, an official transcript, mark sheet or result card indicating each attempt to complete a course as well as the years must be sent to University of Oulu by post by the awarding institution. The envelope must be sealed by the awarding institution’s official stamp across the back flap. The document must come to University of Oulu directly from the awarding institution. Please note that regular photocopies are not sufficient, even if they are sent by the awarding institution. University of Oulu only accepts official documents. If your university or college in India is unable to send the transcript, mark sheet or result card to University of Oulu, please request that the university-verified documents are placed in an officially sealed envelope with the awarding institution’s official stamp across the back flap. Have the envelope returned to you and forward it to University of Oulu per post. The official transcript, mark sheet or result card must in this case be attested by the Controller of Examinations or the Registrar’s Office, and the envelope must be sealed with the attesting office’s stamp across the back flap. Transcripts, mark sheets and result cards must be awarded either by the main university or a college (autonomous or affiliated). 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. Degree certificates granted by affiliated colleges will not be accepted.

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: If the educational document with which you proved your general eligibility for academic education is a general upper secondary education certificate, there are no country-specific requirements for your documents, and you can submit the required documents as generally verified documents (see general verification instructions on this page)..

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed or are completing your degree in Indonesia, an official transcript of records must be sent by post to University of Oulu by the awarding institution. The envelope must be sealed by the awarding institution’s official stamp across the back flap. The transcript of records must come to University of Oulu 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 sent with the transcript of records.

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: Copies of your upper secondary educational documents must be legalised by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Finnish Embassy in Tehran. Official translations of the educational documents must be certified by the Ministry of Justice of Iran. Please note that photocopies of these certified documents will not be accepted: We must be able to see the original stamps and markings on the certified copies. All the copies and translations must bear the original stamps of both the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Ministry of Justice, and the Finnish Embassy in Tehran. Please upload the documents to the electronic application.

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have 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 and translations must have the original stamp given by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Ministry of Justice, and the Finnish Embassy in Tehran. Please upload the documents to the electronic application.

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: Send by post the Leaving Certificate to Admissions Services of the University of Oulu in an envelope sealed by the awarding institution. The envelope must be sealed with the official stamp or seal of the awarding institution across the back flap indicating that the envelope has not been opened after sealing. Envelopes sealed with a generic stamp, such as one stating “sealed”, are not accepted.

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed or are completing your degree in the Republic of Ireland, an official transcript of records must be sent by post to University of Oulu by the awarding institution. The envelope must be sealed by the awarding institution’s official stamp across the back flap. The transcript of records must come to University of Oulu directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant. Please note that regular photocopies are not sufficient, even if they are sent by the awarding institution. University of Oulu only accepts official transcripts of record. 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.

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: If the educational document with which you proved your general eligibility for academic education is a general upper secondary education certificate, there are no country-specific requirements for your documents, and you can submit the required documents as generally verified documents (see general verification instructions on this page).

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed or are completing your degree in Japan, an official transcript of records must be sent by post to University of Oulu in an envelope that has been sealed by the awarding institution’s official stamp across the back flap. The document can be sent to University of Oulu by the applicant or by the awarding institution.

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: Upload on your electronic application a copy of the official government-granted upper secondary-level diploma. The original educational documents must be verified with an apostille by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Copies of the apostille-verified documents must then be officially certified by a notary public. The copies must carry the notary public’s original stamp on each page and the signature of the certifying officer. Alternatively, the notary public can also use a unifying element, meaning that the pages are attached together in a way that certifies them all; in this case only one page must carry the notary public’s original stamp and the signature of the certifying officer.

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed your degree in Kazakhstan, you must upload to the electronic application 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 upload to the electronic application a copy of your official transcript of records. The transcript of records must be either officially certified by the awarding institution, or legalised.

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: You must send by post the statement of examination results for Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) to Admissions Services of the University of Oulu in an envelope sealed by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC). The envelope must be sealed with the KNEC’s official stamp or seal across the back flap, indicating that the envelope has not been opened. Envelopes sealed with a generic stamp, such as one stating “sealed”, are not accepted.

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed or are completing your degree in Kenya, an official transcript of records must be sent by post to University of Oulu by the awarding institution. The envelope must be sealed by the awarding institution’s official stamp across the back flap. The transcript of records must come to University of Oulu directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant. Please note that regular photocopies are not sufficient, even if they are sent by the awarding institution. University of Oulu only accepts official transcripts of record. 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.

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: If the educational document with which you proved your general eligibility for academic education is a general upper secondary education certificate, there are no country-specific requirements for your documents, and you can submit the required documents as generally verified documents (see general verification instructions on this page).

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed your degree in Kyrgyzstan, you must upload to the electronic application a generally verified copy (see general verification instructions in a section below) of the official government-granted degree certificate and transcript.

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: If the educational document with which you proved your general eligibility for academic education is a general upper secondary education certificate, there are no country-specific requirements for your documents, and you can submit the required documents as generally verified documents (see general verification instructions on this page).

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed or are completing your degree in Malaysia, an official transcript of records must be sent by post to University of Oulu by the awarding institution. The envelope must be sealed by the awarding institution’s official stamp across the back flap. The transcript of records must come to University of Oulu directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant. Please note that regular photocopies are not sufficient, even if they are sent by the awarding institution. University of Oulu only accepts official transcripts of record. 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

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: If the educational document with which you proved your general eligibility for academic education is a general upper secondary education certificate, there are no country-specific requirements for your documents, and you can submit the required documents as generally verified documents (see general verification instructions on this page).

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed or are completing your degree in Nepal, an official transcript, mark sheet or result card indicating each attempt to complete a course as well as the years must be sent by post to University of Oulu by the awarding institution. The envelope must be sealed by the awarding institution’s official stamp across the back flap. The document must come to University of Oulu directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant. Please note that regular photocopies are not sufficient, even if they are sent by the awarding institution. University of Oulu only accepts official documents. If your university in Nepal is unable to send the transcript, mark sheet or result card to University of Oulu, please request that the attested documents are placed in an officially sealed envelope with the awarding institution’s official stamp across the back flap. Have the envelope returned to you to forward by post to University of Oulu. The official transcript, mark sheet or result card must in this case be attested by the Controller of Examinations or the Registrar’s Office, and the envelope must be sealed with the attesting office’s stamp across the back flap. Transcripts, mark sheets and result cards must always be awarded by the main university or a college with degree-awarding status, and documents granted by affiliated colleges will not be accepted. 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.

Please note that you may be able to verify your educational documents through electronic verification services listed on this page!

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: Send by post your educational documents to Admissions Services of the University of Oulu in an envelope sealed by the awarding body (New Zealand Qualifications Authority or an institution). The envelope must be sealed with the official stamp or seal of the educational institution or examination board across the back flap so that it is obvious that the envelope has not been opened after sealing. Envelopes sealed with a generic stamp, such as one stating “sealed”, are not accepted.

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed or are completing your degree in New Zealand, an official transcript of records must be submitted to University of Oulu per post by the awarding institution. The envelope must be sealed by the awarding institution’s official stamp across the back flap. The transcript of records must come to University of Oulu directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant. Please note that regular photocopies are not sufficient, even if they are sent by the awarding institution. University of Oulu only accepts official transcripts of record. 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.

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: You must upload on your electronic application the West African Senior Secondary Certificate (WASSC) granted by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and send us by post an unscratched Access Card/Scratch Card. The code in the card is used to verify your degree information using an online service.

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed or are completing your degree in Nigeria, an official transcript of records must be sent to University of Oulu by post by the awarding institution. The envelope must be sealed by the awarding institution’s official stamp across the back flap. The transcript of records must come to University of Oulu directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant. Please note that regular photocopies are not sufficient, even if they are sent by the awarding institution. University of Oulu only accepts official transcripts of record. 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.

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: Upload your educational documents on your online application. The upper secondary educational documents must be certified (attested) by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC). Each page of the transcript of records and the diploma must be stamped and signed by the IBCC. The documents must be verifiable via their online service. If this is not possible, the educational documents must be submitted directly to Admissions Services of the University of Oulu by the IBCC.

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed or are completing your degree in Pakistan, you must upload to the electronic application the education documentation awarded by your university. Degree certificates and transcript of records must always be awarded by the 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. Copies certified before September 20, 2009 are not accepted, as the copies must be verifiable from HEC’s online service. Further information can be found on the HEC website.

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: Upload on your online application a copy of the official government-granted upper secondary-level diploma. The original educational 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 documents must then be officially certified by a notary public. The copies must carry the notary public’s original stamp on each page and the signature of the certifying officer. Alternatively, the notary public can also use a unifying element, meaning that the pages are attached together in a way that certifies them all; in this case only one page must carry the notary public’s original stamp and the signature of the certifying officer.

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed your degree in Russia, you must upload to the electronic application a copy of the official government-granted degree certificate and transcript of records (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. Please note that the copy of the official government-granted degree certificate must include copies of both sides of the first page. The copies submitted must carry the notary public’s original stamp on each page and the signature of the certifying officer. Alternatively, the notary public can also use a unifying element, meaning that the pages are attached together in a way that certifies them all; in this case only one page must carry the notary public’s original stamp 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 either officially certified by the awarding institution, or legalised.

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: If the educational document with which you proved your general eligibility for academic education is a general upper secondary education certificate, there are no country-specific requirements for your documents, and you can submit the required documents as generally verified documents (see general verification instructions on this page).

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed or are completing your degree in South Africa, an official transcript of records must be sent by post to University of Oulu by the awarding institution. The envelope must be sealed by the awarding institution’s official stamp across the back flap. The transcript of records must come to University of Oulu directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant. Please note that regular photocopies are not sufficient, even if they are sent by the awarding institution. University of Oulu only accepts official transcripts of record. 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.

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: If the educational document with which you proved your general eligibility for academic education is a general upper secondary education certificate, there are no country-specific requirements for your documents, and you can submit the required documents as generally verified documents (see general verification instructions on this page).

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed or are completing your degree in South Korea, an official transcript must be sent by post to University of Oulu in an envelope that has been sealed by the awarding institution’s official stamp across the back flap. The document can be sent to University of Oulu by the applicant or by the awarding institution.

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes:If the educational document with which you proved your general eligibility for academic education is a general upper secondary education certificate, there are no country-specific requirements for your documents, and you can submit the required documents as generally verified documents (see general verification instructions on this page)..

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed or are completing your degree in Sri Lanka, an official copy of the transcript of records, must be sent by post to the University of Oulu in a sealed envelope. The envelope can be sent by the applicant or by the awarding institution. Please note that if the degree awarding institution is located in some other country than Sri Lanka (e.g. UK), you must follow the requirements of the country in question. The transcript of records must be certified with an original stamp of the institution and an original signature of the certifying officer. The envelope must be sealed with the awarding institution’s official stamp across the back flap, indicating that the envelope has not been opened. Envelopes sealed with a generic stamp, such as one stating “sealed”, are not accepted. The University of Oulu accepts only official transcripts of records. Please note that regular photocopies of certified documents are not accepted, even if sent in a sealed envelope. It is acceptable if the envelope contains other official documents awarded by the institution (e.g. copy of the degree certificate). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records. The degree certificate must be uploaded on the electronic application as a generally verified document (see general verification instructions in a section below).

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: If the educational document with which you proved your general eligibility for academic education is a general upper secondary education certificate, there are no country-specific requirements for your documents, and you can submit the required documents as generally verified documents (see general verification instructions on this page).

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed or are completing your degree in Sudan, an official transcript of records must be sent by post to University of Oulu by the awarding institution. The envelope must be sealed by the awarding institution’s official stamp across the back flap. The transcript of records must come to University of Oulu directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant. Please note that regular photocopies are not sufficient, even if they are sent by the awarding institution. University of Oulu only accepts official transcripts of record. 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 sent together with the transcript of records.

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: If the educational document with which you proved your general eligibility for academic education is a general upper secondary education certificate, there are no country-specific requirements for your documents, and you can submit the required documents as generally verified documents (see general verification instructions on this page).

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed or are completing your degree in Taiwan, an official transcript must be sent by post to University of Oulu in an envelope that has been sealed by the awarding institution’s official stamp across the back flap. The document can be sent to University of Oulu by the applicant or by the awarding institution.

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: If the educational document with which you proved your general eligibility for academic education is a general upper secondary education certificate, there are no country-specific requirements for your documents, and you can submit the required documents as generally verified documents (see general verification instructions on this page)..

Requirements for Master's Degrees: If you have completed your degree in the Republic of Tajikistan, you must submit a generally verified copy (see general verification instructions on this page) of the official government-granted degree certificate and transcript.

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: Send by post the upper secondary education diploma certificate to Admissions Services of the University of Oulu in an envelope sealed by the National Examinations Council of Tanzania. The envelope must be sealed with the Council’s official stamp or seal across the back flap, indicating that the envelope has not been opened. Envelopes sealed with a generic stamp, such as one stating “sealed”, are not accepted.

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed or are completing your degree in Tanzania, an official transcript of records must be sent by post to University of Oulu by the awarding institution. The envelope must be sealed by the awarding institution’s official stamp across the back flap. The transcript of records must come to University of Oulu directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant. Please note that regular photocopies are not sufficient, even if they are sent by the awarding institution. University of Oulu only accepts official transcripts of record. 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.

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: If the educational document with which you proved your general eligibility for academic education is a general upper secondary education certificate, there are no country-specific requirements for your documents, and you can submit the required documents as generally verified documents (see general verification instructions on this page)..

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed your degree in Turkmenistan, you must upload on your electronic application a generally verified copy (see general verification instructions on this page) of the official government-granted degree certificate and transcript.

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: You must send by post the Letter of Education to Admissions Services of the University of Oulu in an envelope sealed by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB). The envelope must be sealed with the UNEB’s official stamp or seal across the back flap, indicating that the envelope has not been opened. Envelopes sealed with a generic stamp, such as one stating “sealed”, are not accepted.

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed or are completing your degree in Uganda, an official transcript of records must be sent by post to University of Oulu by the awarding institution. The envelope must be sealed by the awarding institution’s official stamp across the back flap. The transcript of records must come to University of Oulu directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant. Please note that regular photocopies are not sufficient, even if they are sent by the awarding institution. University of Oulu only accepts official transcripts of record. 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.

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: Upload your educational documents on your electronic application. The original upper secondary educational documents must be verified with an apostille by the Information and Image Centre (Інформаційно-іміджевий центр) of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (Міністерство освіти і науки України). Copies of the apostille-verified documents must then be officially certified by a notary public. The copies must carry the notary public’s original stamp on each page and the signature of the certifying officer. Alternatively, the notary public can also use a unifying element, meaning that the pages are attached together in a way that certifies them all; in this case only one page must carry the notary public’s original stamp and the signature of the certifying officer.

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed your degree in Ukraine, you must upload to the electronic application a copy of the official degree certificate and transcript. The original documents must be verified with an apostille by the Information and Image Centre (Інформаційно-іміджевий центр) of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (Міністерство освіти і науки України). 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. Alternatively, the notary public can also use a unifying element, meaning that the pages are attached together in a way that certifies them all; in this case only one page must carry the notary public’s original stamp 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 either officially certified by the awarding institution, or legalised.

Please note that you may be able to verify your educational documents through electronic verification services listed on this page!

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: Send by post the Statement of Results certificate to Admissions Services of the University of Oulu in an envelope sealed by the awarding institution. The envelope must be sealed with the official stamp or seal of the educational institution or examination board across the back flap indicating that the envelope has not been opened after sealing. Envelopes sealed with a generic stamp, such as one stating “sealed”, are not accepted.

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed or are completing your degree in the United Kingdom, an official transcript of records must be sent by post to University of Oulu by the awarding institution. The envelope must be sealed by the awarding institution’s official stamp across the back flap. The transcript of records must come to University of Oulu directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant. Please note that regular photocopies are not sufficient, even if they are sent by the awarding institution. University of Oulu only accepts official transcripts of record. 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.

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: The upper secondary educational documents must be sent by post to the Admissions Services of the University of Oulu by the awarding institution in a sealed envelope. The envelope must be sealed with the official stamp or seal of the body awarding the document across the back flap so that it is obvious that the envelope has not been opened after sealing. Envelopes sealed with a generic stamp, such as one stating “sealed”, are not accepted.

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed or are completing your degree in the USA, an official transcript of records must be sent by post to University of Oulu by the awarding institution. The envelope must be sealed by the awarding institution’s official stamp across the back flap. The transcript of records must come to University of Oulu directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant. Please note that regular photocopies are not sufficient, even if they are sent by the awarding institution. University of Oulu only accepts official transcripts of record. 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 sent with the transcript of records. Please note: You are not required to send 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.

Requirements for Bachelor's Programmes: If the educational document with which you proved your general eligibility for academic education is a general upper secondary education certificate, there are no country-specific requirements for your documents, and you can submit the required documents as generally verified documents (see general verification instructions on this page)..

Requirements for Master's Programmes: If you have completed your degree in Uzbekistan, you must upload to the electronic application a generally verified copy (see general verification instructions on this page) of the official government-granted degree certificate and transcript.

Officially certified copies of academic documents can be issued by the awarding institution. If you request officially certified copied from the awarding institution, make sure that the copies uploaded through the electronic application form to University of Oulu meet the following criteria:

• taken directly from your original educational documents

• include every page of your educational documents

• bear the original stamp of the awarding institution on each page of the document (e.g. a generic stamp stating only “Certified true copy” will not be accepted)

• bear the original signature of the certifying officer

• please note that regular copies of certified copies will not be accepted.

• the officially certified copy can be sent to University of Oulu either by the applicant or the awarding institution

The Apostille Certificate (stamp or paper certificate) is necessary if the document has been issued by the authorities of a country that has ratified the Hague Convention of 1961. Information on the Hague Convention as well as an English language list of its member states can be found here:

https://www.hcch.net/en/states/hcch-members

Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents It also provides information about the authorities issuing Apostille Certificates in the various countries.

If the country issuing a document is not a signatory of the Hague Convention, a document is legalised by the foreign ministry of the issuing country, after which a competent Finnish Embassy or Finnish Consulate of that country legalises the document, certifying the competence of that foreign ministry official to issue such legalisation.

All submitted documents will be examined for their eligibility and authenticity. In case the applicant submits forged documents, the application will be automatically rejected.

Please note that all students are required to present their original Bachelor’s degree certificate (or higher) and transcript of records upon arrival, before starting their studies at the University of Oulu. If a student fails to do so, the right to study will be waived.