These country specific requirements are applied on the admitted Master's degree applicants. These requirements apply also to those Bachelor's applicants who are proving their eligibility with a higher education degree. During the application period we only require scanned enclosures attached (uploaded) to the application form.
There are country-specific document requirements in place for academic qualifications awarded in certain countries. If your qualification was or will be awarded in one of the countries listed below, you must submit your educational documents following the relevant country-specific instructions. Only for a particularly weighty reason can the original documents be checked.
Please note that for some countries the country-specific requirement only applies to certain educational documents, such as a transcript of records. In such cases, submit the other required educational documents following the general instructions.
Please note that we require all admitted applicants to provide us both the degree certificate and the transcript of records unless stated otherwise in the following requirements.
Kindly note that regular photocopies are not sufficient, even if they are sent by the awarding institution. The University of Eastern Finland only accepts official transcripts of record. It is also possible to submit electronic transcripts through a few recognized sources. For information on which electronic transcript sending services are accepted by the university, please see Electronic transcripts. If your institution uses one of the services, you can request for your official transcript of records to be electronically sent to the University of Eastern Finland.
Please check if your degree awarding country is listed below and then follow the given instructions. The University of Eastern Finland makes no exceptions to these requirements.
If the country your educational documents were awarded in is not on the list, we require you to send officially certified copies to our university. For more information please see Verification of educational documents.
Offshore campuses
If your academic qualification was completed at an offshore campus, please follow the country-specific instructions for the country where the main university is located or accredited.
Studies completed at multiple institutions, e.g. transfer studies, top-up degrees etc.
If your academic qualification was completed at different institutions, for example you transferred between institutions or your qualification is a top-up degree completed at different institutions, you need to follow all applicable country-specific instructions when submitting the educational documents covering all the studies leading to your academic qualification.
If you have completed your degree in an African country, an official transcript of records must be submitted by post to the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) 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 UEF 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 Eastern Finland 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.
If your institution uses MyEquals to issue and share educational documents:
Please share your educational documents to the University of Eastern Finland through MyEquals.
If your institution does not use MyEquals:
An official transcript of records must be submitted to the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) in a sealed envelope. The envelope can be sent by the applicant or 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 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 accross 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 Eastern Finland accepts only official trancripts 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 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/authorized body of the country in question, please see a 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.
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
Russia: The authorised body of education of the Russian Federation in your region (Федеральная служба по надзору в сфере образования и науки (Рособрнадзор)
Ukraine: Information and Image Centre (Інформаційно-іміджевий центр) of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (Міністерство освіти і науки України)
If you have completed 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.
The copy of the degree certificate and transcript of records must be officially certified (attested) by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, specifically the Consular and Welfare Wing. Each page of the transcript of records and the degree certificate must carry the original seal and signature of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh.
Further information can be found on the Ministry’s website (www.mofa.gov.bd).
If you have completed your degree in Canada or USA, an official transcript of records must be submitted to the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) 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 UEF 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. UEF 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 and diploma supplement, or translations of the documents). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records.
If you have completed your degree in an institution that submits official transcripts of records only electronically (e-transcripts), please see Electronic transcripts. Transcripts sent in secure PDF format are also accepted.
These instructions apply to mainland China. Educational documents awarded in Hong Kong and Macau are submitted following the general instructions.
Degree certificate (completed)
Submit the following CSSD verification reports in English via CSSD official website:
- (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 via CSSD official website:
- Verification Report of China Higher Education Student's Academic Transcript
How to submit the verification reports:
Share the verification reports directly from CSSD's online service by selecting University of Eastern Finland as the recipient. After you get the reports, please check them online and send the reports to the email admissions@uef.fi through the mailbox icon in the upper right corner of the online report. It is also possible to send the documents directly to the programme coordinator.
During the application period you may upload the reports in English also to the application form if you have them available.
Please note, you do not need to send any other copies of your original educational documents besides the verification reports.
During application period: If you have completed or are completing your degree at one of the Finnish Universities or Universities of Applied Sciences, you are asked to upload copies of your educational documents to your application form at studyinfo. The University of Eastern Finland verifies your educational information automatically in the national database.
Admitted applicants: If you do not have a Finnish personal identification code, or your degree was completed before 1 January 1995, please follow the general instructions on how to submit documents.
Please note that all educational documents awarded by the following institutions must be submitted following the general instructions on how to submit documents:
Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
LAB University of Applied Sciences
LUT University
Police University College
Åland University of Applied Sciences
Degree certificate
Degree certificates must always be awarded by the main university. Degree certificates granted by affiliated colleges will not be accepted.
The officially certified copy of the degree certificate must be submitted to the University of Eastern Finland either by the awarding institution or by the applicant.
Transcript of records
Transcripts of records must be awarded by the main university or an autonomous college.
The official transcript of records must be submitted to the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) in a sealed envelope by the awarding institution or by the applicant.
The official transcript of records must be certified with an original stamp and signature of a representative of the Academic Registrar's Office, the Examinations Office, or the equivalent office that issues official transcripts of records at the university. The envelope must be sealed with the attesting office’s stamp across the back flap, indicating that the envelope has not been opened.
The University of Eastern Finland accepts only official transcripts of records; for example, unofficial transcripts of records or copies issued for the student’s personal use are not accepted. Please note that regular photocopies of certified documents are not accepted, even if sent in a sealed envelope.
It is acceptable if the sealed envelope contains other official documents issued by the transcript awarding institution, for example a degree certificate and a diploma supplement. Besides these, no other enclosures can be placed in the envelope with the transcript of records.
An official transcript of records must be submitted to the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) 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 Eastern Finland accepts only official transcripts of records; for example, unofficial transcripts of records or copies issued for the student’s personal use are not accepted. 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 of the documents). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records.
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.
If you have completed your degree in Ireland, an official transcript of records must be submitted to the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) 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.
UEF accepts only official transcripts of records; for example unofficial transcripts of records or copies issued for the student's personal use are not accepted. 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
If you have completed or are completing your degree in an institution that submits official transcripts of records electronically (e-transcripts), please see Electronic transcripts.
If you have completed your degree in Italy but have not yet received your final degree certificate, a Certificato di Laurea is sufficient to prove your educational background. Please note that the document must contain all the same information as a degree certificate and a transcript of records. The copy of your educational document must be officially certified by either the awarding institution or the notary public, with stamps and signatures of the certifying officer on each page.
If you have completed your degree in Japan, an official transcript of records must be submitted to the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) in a sealed envelope. The envelope can be sent to UEF 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.
UEF accepts only official transcripts of records, for example, unofficial transcripts of records or copies issued for the student's personal use are not accepted. 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.
If you have completed your degree in Kyrgyzstan, you must submit an officially certified copy of the official government-granted degree certificate and transcript.
If you have completed your degree in Malaysia, an official transcript of records must be submitted by post to the University of Eastern Finland (UEF). 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 by 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.
UEF only accepts official transcripts of records; for example, unofficial transcripts of records or copies issued for the student's personal use are not accepted. Please note that regular photocopies are not sufficient, even if they are sent in a sealed envelope.
It is acceptable if the sealed envelope contains other official documents issued by the transcript awarding institution (e.g. degree certificate, diploma supplement or translations of the documents). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of records.
Degree certificate:
Degree certificates must be awarded by the main university. Certificates or copies issued by affiliated colleges are not accepted.
An officially certified copy of the degree certificate must be submitted to the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) either by the awarding institution or by the applicant.
Transcript of records:
Transcripts of the records must be awarded by the main university. Documents issued by the affiliated colleges are not accepted.
The official transcript of records must be submitted to the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) in a sealed envelope. The envelope can be sent by the applicant or by the awarding institution.
The official transcript must be certified with an original stamp and signature of a representative of the Academic Registrar's Office, the Examinations Office, or the equivalent office that issues official transcripts of records at the university. The envelope must be sealed with the attesting office’s stamp across the back flap to indicate that the envelope has not been opened.
The University of Eastern Finland accepts only official transcripts of records; for example, unofficial transcripts of records or copies issued for the student’s personal use are not accepted. Please note that regular photocopies of certified documents are not accepted, even if sent in a sealed envelope.
It is acceptable if the sealed envelope contains other official documents issued by the transcript awarding institution, for example a degree certificate and a diploma supplement. Besides these, no other enclosures can be placed in the envelope with the transcript of records.
If your institution uses MyEquals to issue and share educational documents:
Please share your educational doucuments to the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) through MyEquals.
If your institution does not use MyEquals:
An official transcript of records must be submitted to the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) in an sealed envelope which 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 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 University of Eastern Finland accepts only official transcripts of records; for example, unofficial transcripts of records or copies issued for the student's personal use are not accepted. Please note that regular photocopies are not sufficient, even if they are sent in a sealed envelope.
It is acceptable if the envelope contains other official documents issued by the transcript awarding institution (e.g. degree certificate, diploma supplement or translations of the documents). However, no other enclosures can be placed in the envelope with the transcript of records.
Degree certificates and transcripts of records must always be awarded by the main university or a college with degree-awarding status. Educational documents awarded by affiliated colleges are not 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.
If you have completed your degree in South Korea, an official transcript of records must be submitted to the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) 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. UEF 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 your degree in Taiwan, an official transcript of records must be submitted to the University of Eastern Finland 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.
UEF accepts only official transcripts of records; for example, unofficial transcripts of records or copies issued for the student's personal use are not accepted. Please note that regular photocopies of certified documents are not accepted, even if sent in a sealed envelope.
It is acceptable if the sealed 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 your degree in the Republic of Tajikistan, you must submit an officially certified copy of the official government-granted degree certificate and transcript.
If you have completed your degree in Turkmenistan, you must submit an officially certified copy of the official government-granted degree certificate and transcript.
If you have completed your degree in the United Kingdom, an official transcript of records must be submitted to the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) 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.
UEF accepts only official transcripts of records; for example, unofficial transcripts of records or copies issued for the student's personal use are not accepted. Please note that regular photocopies of certified documents are not accepted, even if sent in a sealed envelope.
It is acceptable if the sealed envelope contains other official documents issued by the transcript awarding institution (e.g. degree certificate and diploma supplement). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the transcript of record.
If you have completed or are completing your degree in an institution that submits official transcripts of records electronically (e-transcripts), please see Electronic transcripts.
If you have completed your degree in Uzbekistan, you must submit an officially certified copy of the official government-granted degree certificate and transcript.
An official transcript of records must be submitted to the University of Eastern Finland in a sealed envelope. The envelope can be sent to the university 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 Eastern Finland accepts only official transcripts of records; for example, unofficial transcripts of records or copies issued for the student’s personal use are not accepted. Please note that regular photocopies of certified documents are not accepted, even if sent in a sealed envelope.
It is acceptable if the sealed envelope contains other official documents issued by the transcript awarding institution, for example a degree certificate and a diploma supplement. Besides these, no other enclosures can be placed in the envelope with the transcript of records.
If you have completed or are completing your degree in Sri Lanka, an official transcript of records must be submitted to the university 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 the university 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.
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.