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Certificates and study documents
Need a copy of your degree certificate, transcript of records or other study-related documents? Find information on available certificates, ordering instructions, fees and electronic degree certificates.
Everything you need to know about certificates and study documents
Whether you have graduated or discontinued your studies, this page helps you find the certificates and study documents you need. Learn how to order copies of degree certificates, transcripts of records, course descriptions and other study-related documents. You can also find information about electronic certificates, diploma supplements and service fees.
Certificates
Students who have graduated from Xamk or discontinued their studies can request official copies of their degree certificate attachments, transcript of records or other study-related documents. Course descriptions are also available. Fees are charged according to the Student Affairs Office price list.
Degree certificate attachments
Graduates from Xamk receive a transcript of records and a Diploma Supplement as attachments to their degree certificate. They also receive an English translation of the transcript of records. Graduates from English-taught degree programmes receive their degree certificate in both Finnish and English.
Diploma Supplement
The Diploma Supplement is an attachment to a higher education degree certificate intended for international use. It provides additional information on the student’s completed studies, the level of the degree and the qualifications the degree gives for further studies and employment.
The Diploma Supplement supports graduates’ mobility and helps with the professional and academic recognition of degrees. More information is available on the Europass Diploma Supplement website.
Degree certificates issued from 26 March 2021 onwards are electronic. Earlier degree certificates are available as paper certificates in Xamk’s archive.
Electronically signed degree certificate
An electronically signed degree certificate meets the strictest and most reliable level requirements set by EU regulation. You can make copies of the file, and the electronic signature will remain valid in the copies. The signature is visible through the Signature function of the PDF file. You can also verify the signature using the validation service of the Digital and Population Data Services Agency.
Order a copy of an electronic degree certificate
You can order a copy of an electronic degree certificate, including all attachments, using the electronic degree certificate order form.
You can request an official paper copy of your degree certificate if you graduated from one of the following institutions during the periods listed below:
- Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences: 1 August 1996–31 December 2016
- Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences: 1 January 2001–31 December 2016
- South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences: 1 January 2017–25 March 2021
Order a paper copy of a degree certificate
A fee is charged for the copy according to the Student Affairs Office price list. The order is binding, and the payment will not be refunded even if you cancel the order later. You can order a paper copy of a degree certificate, including all attachments, using the paper degree certificate order form.
A new degree certificate can be issued upon request if your personal information, such as your name or Finnish personal identity code, has changed due to personal protection or gender affirmation. If these conditions are met, you can request a new certificate by completing the form and providing the required justification.
How to request a new degree certificate
- Open the form using the Give further information about certificates related to studies link.
- Under Further information you are giving, select the option concerning information about a completed degree for obtaining a certificate copy.
- Enter the required details for reissuing the degree certificate in the Other information field.
- After receiving the additional information, Xamk will contact you and explain how to provide the required documents.
If your first name, last name or both have changed for reasons other than gender affirmation or a change in the Finnish personal identity code, Xamk will not issue a new degree certificate with the new name. A new degree certificate will also not be issued only because a person who did not previously have a Finnish personal identity code has later received one.
Give further information about certificates related to studies
If you have lost your degree certificate, you can order a copy. When placing your order, please indicate the date when you graduated.
Students who graduated on or after 26 March 2021 received an electronic degree certificate. Electronic degree certificates are free of charge. Degree certificates issued before 26 March 2021 were issued as paper certificates.
A fee is charged for copies of paper degree certificates according to the Student Affairs Office price list. You can view the price list using the button below.
If you studied at Xamk or its predecessor institutions but discontinued your studies, you can request an official copy of your transcript of records or register extract.
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences: 1 January 2017–31 August 2022
Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences: 1 August 1996–31 December 2016
Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences: 1 January 2001–31 December 2016
Order a paper register extract
Certificates were issued on paper until 31 August 2022. Since 1 September 2022, certificates have been electronic. No service fee is charged for electronic certificates.
A fee is charged for a paper copy according to the Student Affairs Office price list. The order is binding, and the payment will not be refunded even if you cancel the order later. You can order the extract using the paper register extract order form.
You can access Xamk’s course descriptions free of charge in the online study guide. Other course descriptions and study-related documents are available for a fee.
Before ordering paid documents
- Before paying for course descriptions or other study-related documents, send Xamk the details of the documents you need using the certificate information form.
- After the Student Affairs Office has confirmed that the documents are available, confirm your order and make the payment using the payment and order form.
- Please note that orders for course descriptions and other documents are binding, and payments will not be refunded even if you cancel the order later.
Handling fee for application 50 €
Council of State Decree 932/2014 §
(restoration of right to study, extension of right to study, separate right to study)
Certified copy of diploma 60 €
(of the original certificate copy, including all enclosures)
1 certificate copy costs 60 €, and additional copies 10 € each
Certified copy of transcript of records, after resignation 30 €
Certified copy of certificates for education not leading to a degree 30 €
(Open UAS, specialisation studies, continuing and further education)
Course description and other statements 30 €
Contact to student affairs office
If you have any questions, please send a message to Student Affairs Office via Xinfo
Open University of Applied Sciences
If you have studied in Open UAS and need certificate of your studies, please send a message to avoinamk@xamk.fi