# Certified True Copy of Degree Certificate for University Admission

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- Last updated: 2026-10-12

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A certified true copy of a degree certificate is a photocopy of your original degree that has been compared against the original and marked as a true and accurate copy by a licensed UAE legal professional, carried out in house at Certified True Copy Dubai. It confirms the copy on file matches the original document you hold.

For university admission, this is often requested when you are applying for further study, such as a master’s or PhD program, and need to submit proof of a prior qualification. UAE-based admissions may accept a certified true copy on its own. Applications to universities outside the UAE frequently require full attestation of the degree, through the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and sometimes the destination country’s embassy, in addition to or instead of a plain certified copy. Requirements vary by university and country, so always confirm directly with the admissions office.

## Certified Copies for University Applications

If a university admissions office has asked for a certified true copy of degree certificate for university admission, this page explains what that involves, who needs it and when full attestation is also required.

## Who Typically Needs This

- Applicants pursuing a master’s, PhD or postgraduate diploma in the UAE
- Applicants applying to universities outside the UAE who need their prior degree certified as part of the application
- Working professionals returning to further study who need to submit proof of an earlier qualification
- Parents or guardians coordinating admission documents for a dependent
- Education agents and consultants assembling application packs on behalf of a student

## Who Should Attend

The certificate holder should attend in person with the original degree certificate, since the licensed legal professional needs to examine the original before certifying the copy. If attending in person is not possible, a representative may be able to submit the documents for you. Education agents handling this for a student should confirm whether the student needs to attend personally for this particular document.

## How It Works

1. Get in touch with Certified True Copy Dubai and tell us which university and country the certified copy is for.
2. Bring the original degree certificate and your ID to your appointment.
3. The document is examined and certified in house by one of our own licensed lawyers or legal consultants.
4. Collect your certified true copy, or ask about coordinating full attestation if the destination university requires it.
5. Submit the certified (and, where required, attested) document as part of your university application.

## Mistakes to Avoid

- Assuming a certified true copy is enough for an overseas university when full attestation is actually required
- Starting the process too close to the application deadline, especially where full attestation is needed
- Not checking the specific requirements of the destination country and university, which vary
- Submitting a certified copy of transcripts without also certifying the degree certificate itself, or vice versa
- Using a degree certificate that is damaged or has unclear seals, which can complicate certification

## Typical Situations

A UAE-based graduate applies for a master’s program at a local university and is asked to submit a certified true copy of their undergraduate degree as part of the application file.

A professional applying to a postgraduate program overseas learns during the application process that the university needs the degree fully attested, not just certified, and needs to plan for both steps.

A parent coordinates certified copies of a returning student’s prior qualifications ahead of a new academic year application.

## Certification Alone or Full Attestation Too

This page covers certified copies of degree certificates specifically for university admission, which sits within the broader Certified True Copy of Educational Certificates & Degrees hub. For UAE-based admissions, a certified true copy is often sufficient on its own. For admissions outside the UAE, many universities require the degree to go through full attestation, meaning the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and sometimes an embassy, in addition to certification. Because requirements differ by country and institution, confirm directly with the university before assuming a certified copy alone will be accepted.

Our plain-language guide explains how these differ.

[Read the comparison guide](https://certifiedtruecopydubai.ae/certified-true-copy-vs-notarization-vs-attestation/)

## What to Bring

- Original degree certificate (and original transcripts, if the university also requires certified transcripts)
- A valid passport or Emirates ID for identification
- The university’s admission letter or application reference, if available
- Details of the destination country, since this affects whether full attestation is also needed
- Prior attestation certificates, if the degree has already been through Ministry of Education or Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation

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## Why Choose Us for This

- Clear guidance on certified copy versus full attestation before you submit an application
- Appointments set around application deadlines, including urgent requests where available
- Experience handling degree certificates from a wide range of issuing countries and universities
- A single point of contact if you later need full attestation coordinated as well

### Need It Fast

University application deadlines can be tight, especially for intake cycles. Same-day and urgent appointments may be available depending on the document and timing. See our Same-Day / Urgent Certified True Copy Attestation page for how that works, and note that full attestation, if required, generally takes longer than certification alone.

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Cost

## What This Costs

Fees for a certified true copy of a degree certificate depend on the document, the number of copies and whether full attestation is also needed. Visit our Certified True Copy Attestation Fees & Process page for a full breakdown.

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### Who Certifies the Document

Every certified true copy carried out in house at Certified True Copy Dubai is examined and certified by one of our own licensed lawyers or legal consultants authorized to perform certified true copy attestation in the UAE.

### Where We Cover

We issue certified true copies for university admission purposes across Dubai, with coverage extending to Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. See our Certified True Copy Attestation in Abu Dhabi and Certified True Copy Attestation in Sharjah pages for details specific to those emirates.

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Questions

## Frequently asked questions

It depends on the university and country. UAE-based programs often accept a certified true copy alone. Overseas admissions frequently require full attestation through the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and sometimes an embassy. Confirm directly with the admissions office, since requirements vary.

Yes, transcripts can generally be certified as a separate document alongside the degree certificate. Bring the original transcripts along with the original degree certificate to your appointment.

A certified true copy is generally a single-step process. Full attestation involves multiple authorities and typically takes longer.

If your degree was already attested, for example for an earlier UAE work visa, bring that attested document along, since it may already satisfy what the university needs. Confirm with the university whether the existing attestation is accepted or whether a fresh certified copy is also required.

Education agents can help coordinate the process, but the certificate holder generally needs to attend in person with the original document.

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