Attestation of degree and transcript for study abroad
Which university papers may need attestation for a foreign application, who does each step, and how to avoid a rejected file.
Quick answer: a foreign university or embassy may ask for your degree certificate and transcript to be attested. The exact steps depend on the country and on what the university says. Ask first, then act.
We state no fees or times, because they change and we did not read the current notices.
What may be needed
| Paper | Common step |
|---|---|
| Degree certificate and transcript | Issued by your university. Ask the university about its own certification or verification step. |
| Ministry attestation | Many destinations ask for attestation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. See how to attest certificates at the MoFA. |
| Destination embassy | Some countries also ask for their embassy in Dhaka to attest. Check with the university. |
| Translation | Needed when papers are not in the destination's language. |
For school certificates, see attestation of HSC and SSC.
A safe order
- Write to the foreign university and ask exactly which papers need attestation, and by whom.
- Request originals from your university early, with enough copies.
- Follow the official order. Do not skip a step to save time.
- Scan and keep copies of everything, before and after attestation.
- Allow extra time around holidays.
Common mistakes
- Starting attestation before asking what is needed.
- Paying a middleman who offers a "quick" stamp.
- Losing the original after one use.
Main idea: ask what is required, then do the steps in order.
Update log
- 30 October 2026: written; published on 30 October 2026. Amounts and dates change, so check the official page before you act.
