Documentation needed to prove that you are a graduate of UI can vary. The recipient determines the required documents and their format, but most graduates need documentation for either application for further studies or job applications.
When applying for further studies an electronically sealed transcript with graduation details will suffice in many cases. In others, you may need to submit a diploma as well. Requirements vary: you might be able to scan your original copy, or you might need to provide a signed and stamped physical copy.
- Transcripts with graduation (available through self-service)
- Confirmation of track status (available through self-service)
- Certified copies of diplomas are only issued on paper by the Service Desk, for a fee of 350 ISK per document. In some cases, graduates may need to bring their original diploma to obtain a certified copy. If the university has a copy on file, you only need to present an ID to purchase a certified copy. Certified hard copies can also be mailed to a legal residence, or you can email the Service Desk with the name and birth date (or kennitala) of a person you wish to receive your documents on your behalf.
- A diploma supplement is rarely requested, but you can bring your originals to the Service Desk to get a certified copy on paper.
- In the US and Canada, it is not uncommon for Universities to require applicants to have their documents evaluated by credential evaluation services, such as WES (World Education Services). If you need to submit documents through WES, you must first create a WES account, and then contact the Service Desk to proceed. Other schools might ask for some forms to be filled out alongside the transcripts, in which case you would also contact the Service Desk for assistance.
When applying for a job there are three different documents students can provide to prove that they have completed their studies (and you usually only need one of them).
- The original diploma you receive at your graduation, which you can scan or photograph and attach to an electronic application. Once hired, you may need to present the original if requested by your employer.
- Transcripts with graduation (available through self-service)
- Confirmation of track status (available through self-service)
See also Confirmation of studies
Electronic documents available through self-service
- Transcripts with graduation are available on "My pages" at island.is for all graduates of the University of Iceland from the year 2015 onwards, in both English and Icelandic. This transcript will show all finished courses and grades.
- Confirmation of track status will state the number of credits a student has completed and is registered for. If you have graduated or are registered for graduation, this will also be stated. You can download the confirmation of the study track in your Ugla for free.
Further information and assistance
Service Desk
University Centre
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Fri. 8:30-15:00
525-4000