Transcripts and Translations of Degree Certificates

For those graduating from an English-language programme, a degree certificate with the same content is issued in Finnish or Swedish and English if the thesis is also written in English. If the thesis is written in Finnish, a Finnish or Swedish certificate is issued along with an English translation. For graduates from a Finnish-language programme, a Finnish or Swedish certificate is issued along with an English translation. In the School of Business, a degree certificate is issued only in Finnish and English or a Finnish certificate and an English translation.

Two copies of the degree certificate and its translation are prepared: one for you and the other for the Aalto University archive. If your copy is lost or destroyed, you cannot obtain a new original certificate, but you can receive a certified copy from the archive.

With the degree certificate, you will receive a Diploma Supplement intended for international use, providing detailed information about your degree in English. Additionally, you can order a transcript of your studies in Finnish, Swedish, or English by contacting [email protected].

COPIES

A copy of the degree certificate in the original language can be obtained only if your certificate is lost, destroyed, or under special circumstances. You can order a copy by contacting [email protected].

Please mention the following in your message:

• Your full name
• Your date of birth or student number
• The degree for which you are requesting a copy
• The language version you need (Finnish/Swedish or English)
• Whether you need a scanned copy, a paper certified copy, or an electronically certified copy
• Mailing address if you want a paper copy; otherwise, the copy will be sent via email.

Depending on the year of your graduation, there may not be a duplicate copy of your degree certificate for us to provide a copy. Upon request, we can issue an informal certificate of graduation. For an informal certificate, please contact [email protected] and include the mentioned details in your message.

If you still have your degree certificate, you need to have the certificate authenticated by the Digital and Population Data Services Agency. More information can be found here: Notarisation of a copy of a document | Digital and population data services agency (dvv.fi). 

And if an international institution requests copies of your degree certificate sent by Aalto University, please contact [email protected].

TRANSLATIONS

Aalto University does not offer translation services. If you have received a degree certificate only in Finnish and need an English or other language translation, you must arrange the translation yourself. We recommend using an authorized translator.

With the degree certificate, you will receive a Diploma Supplement intended for international use, providing detailed information about your degree in English. Additionally, you can order a transcript of your studies in Finnish, Swedish, or English by contacting [email protected].