African countries (all African countries)
If you have completed or are completing your degree in an African country, an official transcript of records must be submitted by post to University of Lapland by the awarding institution. 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 by the awarding institution’s official stamp across the back flap. Envelopes sealed with a generic stamp, such as one stating “sealed”, are not accepted.
The transcript of records must come to University of Lapland 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 Lapland only accepts official transcripts of record.
It is acceptable if the envelope contains other official documents awarded by the institution (e.g. degree certificate, diploma supplement, or translations of the documents). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records.
Australia
If you have completed or are completing your degree in Australia, an official transcript of records must be submitted to the University of Lapland in a sealed envelope. The envelope can be sent by the applicant or by the awarding institution.
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 Lapland 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. degree certificate and diploma supplement). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records.
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia and Ukraine
If you have completed or are completing your degree in one of the countries mentioned above, 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 appropriate ministry/authorised body of the country in question, please see list below. 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.
Azerbaijan: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Belarus: Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus
Kazakhstan: Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Ukraine: Information and Image Centre (Інформаційно-іміджевий центр) of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (Міністерство освіти і науки України)
If you are unable to follow the above instructions concerning Ukraine, please upload a clear scan of your degree certificate, transcript of records, and their translations into English, Finnish or Swedish to the application form. If your degree is still incomplete at the time of applying, please upload a clear copy of your latest transcript of records and its translation into English, Finnish or Swedish.
If you are admitted, you will be required to show your original degree certificate, transcript of records, and their translations in person to the Admission services, OR these documents must be verifiable from your educational institution via email.
Russia: the authorised body of education of the Russian Federation in your region (Федеральная служба по надзору в сфере образования и науки (Рособрнадзор)
If you have completed your degree in Russia but are currently residing outside of Russia and are unable to have your original documents verified with an apostille as instructed below, please contact the Admission services for possible alternative ways to prove your educational background.
More information about apostilles: https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/specialised-sections/apostille
Bangladesh
If you have completed or are completing your degree in Bangladesh, you must submit the education documentation awarded by your university. Degree certificates and transcripts 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.
Please note that the copies of 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.
If your documents are attested with e-attestation of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, instead of the stamp of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Consular and Welfare Wing, your transcript of records and degree certificate must carry the e-attestation sticker. Please make sure the sticker with the QR code and index number is clear in the copy you submit. You are also required to submit the pin code that is needed for full document verification on the Ministry’s verification website. Both your transcript of records and degree certificate must be verifiable.
Further information can be found on the Ministry’s website (www.mofa.gov.bd).
You do not have to send the educational documents by post: if you are unable to upload them directly to your online application form or if the application period has ended, you can also send them by e-mail to admission(a)ulapland.fi.
Canada and United States of America
If you have completed or are completing your degree in Canada or USA, an official transcript of records must be submitted to University of Lapland 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 Lapland 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 Lapland only accepts official transcripts of record.
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.
It is acceptable if the envelope contains other official documents awarded by the institution (e.g. degree certificate, diploma supplement, or translations of the documents). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records.
ChinaThese requirements apply to mainland China only. Educational documents awarded in Hong Kong and Macau are submitted following the general instructions.
Completed degrees:
Submit the following CSSD verification reports in English:
(Online) Verification Report of Higher Education Degree
(Online) Verification Report of Higher Education Qualification Certificate
Verification Report of China Higher Education Student's Academic Transcript
Incomplete degrees:
Submit the following CSSD verification report in English:
Verification Report of China Higher Education Student's Academic Transcript
How to submit the verification reports:
Option 1: Upload copies of your verification reports to the application form. The admissions team will verify the authenticity of the report from CSSD.
Option 2: Share the verification reports directly from CSSD's online service by selecting University of Lapland as the recipient. Use admission@ulapland.fi as the contact email address if required.
Please note, you do not need to send any other copies of your original educational documents besides the verification reports.
Finland
If you are completing or have completed your degree at one of the Finnish universities or universities of applied sciences, your degree was completed on 1 January 2003 or later, and you have a Finnish personal identification code, you do not need to submit officially certified copies of your educational documents. University of Lapland will verify your degree electronically using a national database.
Please note that the programme that you are applying to may require you to submit unofficial copies of your transcript of records. Please refer to the application instructions at www.studyinfo.fi.
If your degree was completed before 1 January 2003, or you do not have a Finnish personal identification code, you must submit your educational documents following the regular instructions on how to submit documents.
Please note that all educational documents awarded by the National Defence University (Maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu), Novia University of Applied Sciences (Yrkeshögskolan Novia) and Åland University of Applied Sciences (Högskolan på Åland) must be submitted following the regular instructions on how to submit documents.
India
If you have completed or are completing your degree in India, an official transcript of records (consolidated), must be submitted to University of Lapland 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 Lapland directly from the awarding institution. Please note that regular photocopies are not sufficient, even if they are sent by the awarding institution. University of Lapland only accepts official documents.
If your university or college in India is unable to send the transcript of records to University of Lapland, please request that the officially certified documents be 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 to University of Lapland. The official transcript of records 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.
Transcript of records 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.
Degree certificates must always be awarded by the main university. 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 have completed or are completing your degree in Indonesia, an official transcript of records must be submitted to University of Lapland by the awarding institution. The envelope must be sealed by the awarding institution’s official stamp across the back flap. Envelopes sealed with a generic stamp, such as one stating “sealed”, are not accepted.
The transcript of records must come to University of Lapland 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 Lapland only accepts official transcripts of record.
It is acceptable if the envelope contains other official documents awarded by the institution (e.g. degree certificate, diploma supplement, or translations of the documents). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records.
Iran
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 must have the
original stamp given by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the
Finnish Embassy in Tehran.
Ireland
If you have completed or are completing your degree in Ireland, an official transcript of records must be submitted to University of Lapland in a sealed envelope. The envelope can be sent by the applicant or by the awarding institution.
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. University of Lapland 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. degree certificate, diploma supplement, or translations). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records.
Japan
If you have completed or are completing your degree in Japan, an official transcript of records must be submitted to University of Lapland in a sealed envelope. The envelope can be sent by the applicant or by the awarding institution.
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. University of Lapland 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. degree certificate, diploma supplement, or translations). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of record
Kyrgyzstan
If you have completed or are completing your degree in Kyrgyzstan, you must submit an officially certified copy of the official government-granted degree certificate and transcript.
Malaysia
If you have completed or are completing your degree in Malaysia, an official transcript of records must be submitted by post to University of Lapland by the awarding institution. 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 by the awarding institution’s official stamp across the back flap. Envelopes sealed with a generic stamp, such as one stating “sealed”, are not accepted.
The transcript of records must come to University of Lapland 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 Lapland only accepts official transcripts of record.
It is acceptable if the envelope contains other official documents awarded by the institution (e.g. degree certificate, diploma supplement, or translations of the documents). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records.
Nepal
If you have completed or are completing your degree in Nepal, an official transcript of records (transcript, mark sheet or result card) must be submitted to University of Lapland in a sealed envelope. The envelope can be sent by the applicant or by the awarding institution.
If sent by the University directly: 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. University of Lapland accepts only official transcripts of records. Please note that regular photocopies of certified documents are not accepted, even if sent in a sealed envelope.
If your university in Nepal is unable to send the transcript to University of Lapland , 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 to University of Lapland. The official transcript 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.
New Zealand
If you have completed or are completing your degree in New Zealand, an official transcript of records must be submitted by post to University of Lapland by the awarding institution. 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 by the awarding institution’s official stamp across the back flap. Envelopes sealed with a generic stamp, such as one stating “sealed”, are not accepted.
The transcript of records must come to University of Lapland 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 Lapland only accepts official transcripts of record.
It is acceptable if the envelope contains other official documents awarded by the institution (e.g. degree certificate, diploma supplement, or translations of the documents). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records.
Pakistan
If you have 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 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.
Further information can be found on the HEC website (www.hec.gov.pk).
South Korea
If you have completed or are completing your degree in South Korea, an official transcript of records must be submitted to the University of Lapland in a sealed envelope. The envelope can be sent by the applicant or by the awarding institution.
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. University of Lapland 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. degree certificate and diploma supplement). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records.
If you have completed or are completing your degree in Sri Lanka, an official copy of the transcript of records, must be submitted to University of Lapland 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. University of Lapland 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 submitted according to the general requirements on certifying documents.
Taiwan
If you have completed or are completing your degree in Taiwan, an official transcript of records must be submitted to the University of Lapland in a sealed envelope. The envelope can be sent by the applicant or by the awarding institution.
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. University of Lapland 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. degree certificate and diploma supplement). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records.
Tajikistan
If you have completed your degree in the Republic of Tajikistan, you must submit an officially certified copy of the official government-granted degree certificate and transcript.
Turkmenistan
If you have completed your degree in Turkmenistan, you must submit an officially certified copy of the official government-granted degree certificate and transcript.
United Kingdom
If you have completed or are completing your degree in the United Kingdom, an official transcript of records must be submitted to University of Lapland in a sealed envelope. The transcript of records must come to University of Lapland directly from the awarding institution and cannot be sent by the applicant
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. University of Lapland 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. degree certificate and diploma supplement). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of record
Uzbekistan
If you have completed or are completing your degree in Uzbekistan, you must submit an officially certified copy of the official government-granted degree certificate and transcript.
Vietnam
If you have completed or are completing your degree in Vietnam, an official copy of the transcript of records must be submitted to the University of Lapland in a sealed envelope. The envelope can be sent by the applicant or by the awarding institution.
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 Lapland 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. copies of degree certificate and diploma supplement). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records.