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Certified documents

What is a certified document and how should I submit mine?

Modified on Mon, 28 Jul at 4:59 PM

A certified document is a copy of your diploma, transcript, or other certificate that has been verified by your high school or university, a notary, or a sworn translator. 

Your document should meet the following requirements:

  • A scan of the document in colour.
  • The scan is freshly signed and stamped, both in coloured ink.
  • The signed and stamped document is also scanned in colour.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a certified copy can be found on the following website: https://www.eur.nl/en/ese/education/bachelor/admission-requirements/certified-documents

It is important that all steps are followed closely, otherwise your document(s) could get rejected.


We accept documents in English and Dutch. If the original language of your document is in one of these languages, a sworn translation is not necessary. However, if the original language of your document is in any other language, we ask you to have the document translated by a sworn translator (or a notary). 


You can upload your documents in your personal certified documents portal. The link to this portal can be found in an e-mail sent to you the same day you received your Selection Offer. Should you not have the link anymore, please contact us


When uploading your certified documents, both the translation and the original document need to be merged into one PDF before submitting.






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