<h2>Applying to Master's programmes</h2>

The country-specific requirements may concern either both the degree certificate and the transcript of records, or only one of them, if you are submitting your educational documents by post. Please note that if there are country specific requirements only for some of the documents, the other documents must be submitted according to the general requirements. For the general requirements and other approved methods for submitting your documents, please see the <a href="https://www.tuni.fi/en/study-with-us/how-to-apply/applying-to-tampere-university-masters-programmes/application-documents">application documents</a> page.

<h2>Applying to Doctoral Programmes</h2>

The country-specific requirements may concern either both the degree certificate and the transcript of records, or only one of them, if you are submitting your educational documents by post. Please note that if there are country specific requirements only for some of the documents, the other documents need to be submitted according to the general requirements. Please check the <a href="https://www.tuni.fi/en/study-with-us/how-to-apply-doctoral-programmes-tampere-university">detailed instructions on how to apply for doctoral programmes webpage</a> for the general requirements and additional information on applying.

If you have completed or are completing your degree in an African country, an official copy of the transcript of records must be submitted to Tampere University 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 Tampere 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. Tampere University only accepts official transcripts of record.

It is acceptable if the envelope contains other official documents awarded by the institution (e.g. copies of degree certificate, diploma supplement, or translations of the documents). 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.

African countries

If you have completed or are completing your degree in Australia, an official copy of the transcript of records must be submitted to the Tampere University 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 Tampere University 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.

If you have completed or are completing your degree in an institution that submits official transcripts of records electronically (e-transcripts), please see additional instructions concerning <a href="https://www.tuni.fi/en/study-with-us/how-to-apply/applying-to-tampere-university-masters-programmes/application-documents#expander-trigger--996072b2-fa66-4980-8785-32088d73bce3">electronically verified documents, e.g. e-transcripts</a>.

The degree certificate must be submitted according to the general requirements on certifying documents.

Australia

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 or 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 
Russia: the authorised body of the Russian Federation in your region (additional information: Hague Conference on Private International Law: <a href="https://www.hcch.net/upload/auth12_ru.pdf" target="_blank">Executive bodies of constituent entities ("federal subjects") of the Russian Federation</a>)

Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia

If you have completed or are completing your degree in Bangladesh, you must submit official copies of the degree certificate and transcript of records 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.

Further information can be found on the Ministry’s website (<a href="http://www.mofa.gov.bd">www.mofa.gov.bd</a>).

Bangladesh

If you have completed or are completing your degree in Canada or USA, an official copy of the transcript of records must be submitted to Tampere 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 Tampere 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. Tampere University 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. copies of 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 an institution that submits official transcripts of records electronically (e-transcripts), please see additional instructions concerning <a href="https://www.tuni.fi/en/study-with-us/how-to-apply/applying-to-tampere-university-masters-programmes/application-documents#expander-trigger--996072b2-fa66-4980-8785-32088d73bce3">electronically verified documents, e.g. e-transcripts</a>.

Canada and United States of America

Instead of official copy of degree certificate and transcript of records you must submit an Online Verification Report for Degree Certificate and Student's Academic Transcript (transcript of records) by CSSD (China Credentials Verification, <a href="https://www.chsi.com.cn" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" title="https://www.chsi.com.cn/">www.chsi.com.cn</a>). Please request CSSD to submit the report to Tampere University Admissions Office at: admissions.tau [at] tuni.fi. The verification report must be submitted to Tampere University both in Chinese and English and we must be able to verify the report using the CSSD verification portal. The verification reports in English acts an official translation.

If you have not yet graduated, you must submit a verification report by CSSD only for your latest student record (transcript of records).

Please take the processing time of CSSD into account and submit your documents for verification well in advance. You can find further information on the <a href="https://www.chsi.com.cn/en/">CSSD website</a>.

China (mainland)

If you have completed or are completing your degree at one of the Finnish Universities or Universities of Applied Sciences, you do not need to submit copies of your educational documents by post. Tampere University will verify the copies of your educational documents (pdf) electronically using a national database. You must upload copies (pdf) of your degree certificate and official transcript of records for your application form at Studyinfo.fi

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.

Finland

If you have completed or are completing your degree in India, an official copy of the transcript of records (consolidated), must be submitted to the Tampere University 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 (Controller of Examinations or the Registrar’s Office). 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 Tampere University accepts only official transcripts of records. Please note that regular photocopies of certified documents are not accepted, even if sent in a sealed envelope.

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. copy of the degree certificate). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the 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.

The degree certificate must be submitted according to the general requirements on certifying documents.

India

If you have completed or are completing your degree in Indonesia, an official copy of the transcript of records must be submitted to Tampere University 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 Tampere 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. Tampere University only accepts official transcripts of record.

It is acceptable if the envelope contains other official documents awarded by the institution (e.g. copies of degree certificate, diploma supplement, or translations of the documents). 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.

Indonesia

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.

Iran

If you have completed or are completing your degree in Ireland, an official copy of the transcript of records must be submitted to Tampere University 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. Tampere University 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, diploma supplement, or translations). 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 additional instructions concerning <a href="https://www.tuni.fi/en/study-with-us/how-to-apply/applying-to-tampere-university-masters-programmes/application-documents#expander-trigger--996072b2-fa66-4980-8785-32088d73bce3">electronically verified documents, e.g. e-transcripts</a>.

The degree certificate must be submitted according to the general requirements on certifying documents.

Ireland

If you have completed or are completing your degree in Japan, an official copy of the transcript of records must be submitted to Tampere University 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. Tampere University 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, diploma supplement, or translations). 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 additional instructions concerning <a href="https://www.tuni.fi/en/study-with-us/how-to-apply/applying-to-tampere-university-masters-programmes/application-documents#expander-trigger--996072b2-fa66-4980-8785-32088d73bce3">electronically verified documents, e.g. e-transcripts</a>.

The degree certificate must be submitted according to the general requirements on certifying documents.

Japan

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.

Kyrgyzstan

If you have completed or are completing your degree in Malaysia, an official copy of the transcript of records must be submitted to Tampere University 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 Tampere 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. Tampere University only accepts official transcripts of record.

It is acceptable if the envelope contains other official documents awarded by the institution (e.g. copies of degree certificate, diploma supplement, or translations of the documents). 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.

Malaysia

If you have completed or are completing your degree in Nepal, an official copy of the transcript of records (consolidated), must be submitted to the Tampere University 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 (Controller of Examinations or the Registrar’s Office). 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 Tampere University accepts only official transcripts of records. Please note that regular photocopies of certified documents are not accepted, even if sent in a sealed envelope.

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. copy of the degree certificate). However, no other enclosures can be submitted with the 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.

The degree certificate must be submitted according to the general requirements on certifying documents.

Nepal

If you have completed or are completing your degree in New Zealand, an official copy of the transcript of records must be submitted to the Tampere University 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 Tampere University 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.

If you have completed or are completing your degree in an institution that submits official transcripts of records electronically (e-transcripts), please see additional instructions concerning <a href="https://www.tuni.fi/en/study-with-us/how-to-apply/applying-to-tampere-university-masters-programmes/application-documents#expander-trigger--996072b2-fa66-4980-8785-32088d73bce3">electronically verified documents, e.g. e-transcripts</a>.

The degree certificate must be submitted according to the general requirements on certifying documents.

New Zealand

If you have completed or are completing your degree in Pakistan, you must submit official copies of the degree certificate and transcript of records 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 copies of the degree certificate and transcript of records must be certified (attested) by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). Each page of the copy of the transcript of records and the degree certificate must be stamped and signed by the HEC. All copies submitted to Tampere University 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 (www.hec.gov.pk).

Pakistan

If you have completed or are completing your degree in South Korea, an official copy of the transcript of records must be submitted to the Tampere University 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. Tampere University 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.

The degree certificate must be submitted according to the general requirements on certifying documents.

South Korea

If you have completed or are completing your degree in Sri Lanka, an official copy of the transcript of records must be submitted to Tampere University 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. 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 come to Tampere 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. Tampere University only accepts official transcripts of record.

It is acceptable if the envelope contains other official documents awarded by the institution (e.g. copies of degree certificate, diploma supplement, or translations of the documents). 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.

Sri Lanka

If you have completed or are completing your degree in Taiwan, an official copy of the transcript of records must be submitted to the Tampere University 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. Tampere University 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.

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 Tajikistan, you must submit an officially certified copy of the official government-granted degree certificate and transcript.

Tajikistan

If you have completed or are completing your degree in Turkmenistan, you must submit an officially certified copy of the official government-granted degree certificate and transcript.

Turkmenistan

NB! Applicants applying after February 2022 are requested to contact the <a href="https://www.tuni.fi/en/about-us/admissions-services">Admissions Office</a>, admissions.tau [at] tuni.fi for personal assistance and additional information if you are unable to meet the following criteria when delivering the certified copies of the educational documents.   
 
If you have completed or are completing your degree in Ukraine, 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 or authorised body, 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.

Ukraine

If you have completed or are completing your degree in the United Kingdom, an official copy transcript of records must be submitted to Tampere University by the awarding institution in a sealed envelope. The transcript of records must come to Tampere University 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. Tampere University 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 record

If you have completed or are completing your degree in an institution that submits official transcripts of records electronically (e-transcripts), please see additional instructions concerning <a href="https://www.tuni.fi/en/study-with-us/how-to-apply/applying-to-tampere-university-masters-programmes/application-documents#expander-trigger--996072b2-fa66-4980-8785-32088d73bce3">electronically verified documents, e.g. e-transcripts</a>.

The degree certificate must be submitted according to the general requirements on certifying documents.

United Kingdom

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.

Uzbekistan

If you have completed or are completing your degree in Vietnam, an official copy of the transcript of records must be submitted to the Tampere University 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 Tampere University 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.

The degree certificate must be submitted according to the general requirements on certifying documents.

Country-specific requirements of application documents

Applying to Master's programmes

Applying to Doctoral Programmes