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Before 1993 example

1992-1993 1992-1993

  • paper list;
  • size (сm): 21х15;
  • serial number;
  • public official signs;
  • date issue;
  • seals:
  • duplicated information in Russian.

1993-2000 years example

1994-2001 1994-2001

  • paper list;
  • open position size (сm): 21х15;
  • number, identical with atestat serial number;
  • public official signs;
  • date issue;
  • seals.

1997-2018 years example

2002 2002

  • paper list;
  • open position size (сm): 21х15;
  • registration number;
  • number, identical with atestat serial number;
  • public official signs;
  • date issue;
  • seals.

Example since 2019

2002 2002

2002 2002

  • size in the unfolded form (cm): 21x14.8;
  • registration number of the document form;
  • series and number that match the primary document;
  • signature of the official;
  • date of issuance;
  • the seal of educational institution is not a mandatory requisite.

Updated: October 2024.


This information has been produced with the financial assistance of the Council of Europe. The views expressed herein can in no way be taken to reflect the official opinion of the Council of Europe.

Foreign students’ diploma

Example of Bachelor’s Diploma of 1997-2013

1997-2013 1997-2013

Cover:

  • a book of blue color;
  • size when opened (cm): 21х16;
  • blind embossing with the State Emblem of Ukraine.

Spread:

  • series (two Cyrillic letters), 6-digit number;
  • signatures of the officials;
  • seal;
  • date of issue;
  • photo;
  • duplication of information in English on the second page.

Example of Bachelor’s Diploma of 2014-2015

1997-2013 1997-2013

Cover:

  • a book of blue color;
  • size when opened (cm): 21х16;
  • blind embossing with the State Emblem of Ukraine.

Spread:

  • series (two Cyrillic letters), 6-digit number;
  • signatures of the officials;
  • seal;
  • photo;
  • date of issue;
  • duplication of information in English on the second page.

Example of Junior Specialist’s, Specialist’s, Master’s Diploma of 1997-2013

1997-2013 1997-2013

Cover:

  • a book of blue color;
  • size when opened (cm): 21х16;
  • blind embossing with the State Emblem of Ukraine.

Spread:

  • series (two Cyrillic letters), 6-digit number;
  • signatures of the officials;
  • seal;
  • date of issue;
  • photo;
  • duplication of information in English on the second page.

Example of Junior Specialist’s, Specialist’s, Master’s Diploma of 2014-2015

1997-2013 1997-2013

Cover:

  • a book of blue color;
  • size when opened (cm): 21х16;
  • blind embossing with the State Emblem of Ukraine.

Spread:

  • series (two Cyrillic letters), 6-digit number;
  • signatures of the officials;
  • seal;
  • photo;
  • date of issue;
  • duplication of information in English on the second page.

Examples of 2015-2020

Since May 2015, the templates of documents on higher education of foreign citizens and stateless persons do not differ from the templates of diplomas for Ukrainian citizens.

Diplomas of different higher education institutions may have differences in appearance (material, design, size, placement of information, color). The requirements for diploma design are approved by the higher education institution.

In 2015-2016, Junior Specialist’s diplomas were filled out in Ukrainian.

Since 2016, the form of the Junior Specialist’s diploma provides for filling it out in Ukrainian and English.

Mandatory list of information for the period 2015-2020:

  • surname and name of the graduate;
  • series (1 letter, 2 digits) and registration number of the diploma (6 digits), which is assigned to the document after registration in the Unified State Electronic Database on Education;
  • year of graduation and name of the higher education institution;
  • graduate’s qualification: academic degree (or educational and qualification level), specialty (or field of study), and in some cases – professional qualification, information on specialization and educational program are provided if necessary;
  • position and signature of the head or authorized person, his/her surname and initials;
  • seal;
  • date of issue;
  • is filled in in Ukrainian and English.

Examples starting in 2021

Mandatory list of information starting from 2021:

  • name and surname of the graduate;
  • series (1 letter, 2 digits) and registration number of the diploma (6 digits), which is assigned to the document after registration in the Unified State Electronic Database on Education;
  • year of graduation and name of the higher education institution that issued the document;
  • year of entry and name of the higher education institution that the foreigner entered at the beginning of his/her studies in Ukraine;
  • name of the educational program and the name of the accrediting body;
  • graduate’s qualification: academic degree (or educational and qualification level), field of knowledge, specialty (or field of study), and in some cases – professional qualification, information on specialization is provided if necessary, and additional information is provided if the graduate has an award;
  • position and signature of the head (or authorized person), his/her name and surname;
  • seal;
  • date of issue;
  • is filled in in Ukrainian and English.

You can check the documents in the register of documents on higher education on the website of Inforesurs, State Enterprise, or check the apostille stamp of the Ministry of Education and Science on this website. If the check is unsuccessful, you should send a request to the higher education institution or our Centre.

Updated: November 2024


This information has been produced with the financial support of the Council of Europe. The views expressed by the author can in no way be taken to reflect the official opinion of the Council of Europe.

Master diploma

Examples of 1996-2000

1997-2001

Cover:

  • a book of blue or red color;
  • size when opened (cm): 21х16;
  • State Emblem of Ukraine.

Spread:

  • series (two Cyrillic letters), 6-digit number;
  • signatures of the officials;
  • date of issue;
  • seal.

Examples of 1997-2000 (plastic)

1997-2001 1997-2001

1997-2001 1997-2001

Front side:

  • rectangular plastic document;
  • size (cm): 15х10.5;
  • watermarks throughout the document;
  • hologram.

The back:

  • issue (two Cyrillic letter symbols), 8-place serial number;
  • public official sign;
  • seal;
  • date issue.

Examples of 2001-2013

2001-2013 2001-2013

2001-2013 2001-2013

Front side:

  • rectangular plastic document;
  • size (cm): 15х10.5;
  • watermarks throughout the document;
  • hologram.

The back:

  • issue (two Cyrillic letter symbols), 8-place serial number;
  • public official sign;
  • seal;
  • date issue.

Examples of 2014-2015

2014 2001-2013

2014 2001-2013

Front side:

  • rectangular plastic document;
  • size (cm): 15х10.5;
  • watermarks throughout the document.

The back:

  • QR code;
  • series (two Cyrillic letters), 8-digit number;
  • signature of the official;
  • seal;
  • date of issue;
  • duplication of information in English.

Examples of 2015-2020

Diplomas of different higher education institutions may have differences in appearance (material, design, size, placement of information, color). The requirements for diploma design are approved by the higher education institution.

Mandatory list of information for the period 2015-2020:

  • surname, name and patronymic of the graduate;
  • series (1 letter, 2 digits) and registration number of the diploma (6 digits), which is assigned to the document after registration in the Unified State Electronic Database on Education;
  • year of graduation and name of the higher education institution;
  • graduate’s qualification: academic degree, specialty (in some cases – professional qualification), information on specialization and educational program are provided if necessary;
  • position and signature of the head or authorized person, his/her surname and initials;
  • seal;
  • date of issue;
  • is filled in in Ukrainian and English.

Examples starting in 2021

Mandatory list of information starting from 2021:

  • name and surname of the graduate;
  • series (1 letter, 2 digits) and registration number of the diploma (6 digits), which is assigned to the document after registration in the Unified State Electronic Database on Education;
  • year of graduation and name of the higher education institution;
  • name of the educational program and the name of the accrediting body;
  • graduate’s qualification: academic degree, field of knowledge, specialty (in some cases – professional qualification), information on specialization is provided if necessary, and additional information is provided if the graduate has an award;
  • position and signature of the head (or authorized person), his/her name and surname;
  • seal;
  • date of issue;
  • is filled in in Ukrainian and English.

The documents issued by higher education institutions of Ukraine are not limited to the examples posted on the ENIC Ukraine website.

You can check the documents in the register of documents on higher education on the website of Inforesurs, State Enterprise, or check the apostille stamp of the Ministry of Education and Science on this website. If the check is unsuccessful, you should send a request to the higher education institution or our Centre.

Updated: November 2024


This information has been produced with the financial support of the Council of Europe. The views expressed by the author can in no way be taken to reflect the official opinion of the Council of Europe.

PhD and candidate of sciences diploma

Candidate of Sciences diploma, 1997

диплом кандидата наук, 1997 диплом кандидата наук, 1997

  • hologram;
  • issue (two Cyrillic letter symbols), 6-place serial number;
  • seal;
  • public official signs;
  • open position size (cm): 30х21

PhD diploma (Higher Attestation Commission example), 2011

диплом PhD, 2011 диплом PhD, 2011

  • hologram;
  • issue (two Latinic letter symbols), 6-place serial number;
  • seal;
  • public official signs;
  • open position size (cm): 30х21.

PhD diploma (Ministry of Education and Science example), 2011

диплом PhD, 2011 диплом PhD, 2011

  • hologram;
  • issue (two Latinic letter symbols), 6-place serial number;
  • seal;
  • public official signs;
  • open position size (cm): 30х21.
 Candidate of Sciences diploma (Ministry of Education and Science examples), 2015 - 2016

  • hologram;
  • issue (two Latinic letter symbols), 6-place serial number;
  • seal;
  • public official signs;
  • open position size (cm): 30х21.

Specialist diploma

The last admission for obtaining higher education under Specialist’s educational and qualification level was in 2016.

Examples of 1985-1992

1985-1990 1985-1990

Cover:

  • book of blue or red color;
  • size when opened (cm): 21х16;
  • State Emblem of the USSR.

Spread:

  • series (two Cyrillic letters), 6-digit number;
  • signatures of the officials;
  • seal;
  • date of issue;
  • duplication of information in Russian on the second page.

Example of 1993-2000

Cover:

  • a book of blue or red color;
  • size when opened (cm): 21х16;
  • State Emblem of Ukraine.

Spread:

  • series (two Cyrillic letters), 6-digit number;/li>
  • signatures of the officials;/li>
  • date of issue;/li>
  • seal.

Example of 1997–2000 (plastic)

Front side:

  • rectangular plastic document;
  • size (cm): 15х10.5;
  • watermarks throughout the document;
  • hologram.

The back:

  • series (two Cyrillic letters), 8-digit number;
  • signature of the official;
  • date of issue;
  • seal.

Example of 2001-2013

Front side:

  • rectangular plastic document;
  • size (cm): 15х10.5;
  • watermarks throughout the document;
  • hologram.

The back:

  • series (two Cyrillic letters), 8-digit number;
  • signature of the official;
  • date of issue;
  • seal.

Examples of 2014-2015

Front side:

  • rectangular plastic document;
  • size (cm): 15х10.5;
  • watermarks throughout the document.

The back:

  • QR code;
  • series (two Cyrillic letters), 8-digit number;
  • signature of the official;
  • seal;
  • duplication of information in English.
Examples of 2015-2020

Diplomas of different higher education institutions may have differences in appearance (material, design, size, placement of information, color). The requirements for diploma design are approved by the higher education institution.

Mandatory list of information for the period 2015-2020:

  • surname, name and patronymic of the graduate;
  • series (1 letter, 2 digits) and registration number of the diploma (6 digits), which is assigned to the document after registration in the Unified State Electronic Database on Education;
  • year of graduation and name of the higher education institution;
  • graduate’s qualification: educational and qualification level, specialty (in some cases – professional qualification), information on specialization and educational program are provided if necessary;
  • position and signature of the head or authorized person, his/her surname and initials;
  • seal;
  • date of issue;
  • is filled in in Ukrainian and English.

Examples starting in 2021

The list of information that must be included in a Specialist’s diploma starting from 2021:

  • name and surname of the graduate;
  • series (1 letter, 2 digits) and registration number of the diploma (6 digits), which is assigned to the document after registration in the Unified State Electronic Database on Education;
  • year of graduation and name of the higher education institution;
  • name of the educational program and the name of the accrediting body;
  • graduate’s qualification: educational and qualification level, field of knowledge, specialty (in some cases – professional qualification), information on specialization is provided if necessary, and additional information is provided if the graduate has an award;
  • position and signature of the head or authorized person, his/her name and surname;
  • seal;
  • date of issue;
  • is filled in in Ukrainian and English.

Duplicates of Specialist’s Diploma

A duplicate of Specialist’s diploma is made in accordance with the form (template) effective as of the date of issuance of the duplicate. The duplicate reproduces the information about the document that was contained in the original document on higher education.

Examples of 1997-2015

Examples starting in 2015

The documents issued by higher education institutions of Ukraine are not limited to the examples posted on the ENIC Ukraine website.

You can check the documents in the register of documents on higher education on the website of Inforesurs, State Enterprise, or check the apostille stamp of the Ministry of Education and Science on this website. If the check is unsuccessful, you should send a request to the higher education institution or our Centre.

Updated: November 2024


This information has been produced with the financial support of the Council of Europe. The views expressed by the author can in no way be taken to reflect the official opinion of the Council of Europe.