Important Notes Regarding Legalization of a Document for International Use

The legalization of a document for international use certification procedure only certifies the formal authenticity of a document, not the accuracy of its contents. When certificates are being circulated internationally, it must also be ensured that certificates for presentation abroad are issued by the proper authority and that the content of these documents is accurate.

In addition to international regulations governing certification, there are also bilateral agreements that make certification of some or all types of documents unnecessary.

Check the information in the list of countries to see which countries require which kind of certification: http://www.apostille-service.de/de/apostille-laenderliste.html

International students who have earned their certificates from the University of Potsdam may have these certified for the purpose of recognition abroad.

To do this, you must do the following:

1. Pre-certification

If you are applying to employers abroad, please make a number of copies (max. 3) of your certificates and records (front and back page). Pre-certification can also be done on the original copies.

The office at the University of Potsdam that produced the document will confirm the agreement of the originals with the copies, or provide confirmation of the original documents, free of charge. (Pre-certification)

The Division of Student Affairs, Student Aadministration Center/ Examination Officeis responsible for final documentation for basic degree programs and consecutive master’s programs. Exceptions are made for degree programs with decentralized examination administration.

Division of Student Affairs, Student Administration Center/ Examination Office of the University of Potsdam, Am Neuen Palais 10, 14469 Potsdam, Building 8, Rooms 0.46 and 0.48

For continuing master’s programs, please speak with the faculty office responsible for the course of study.