Here, you’ll find all the information you need to receive your degree certificate. We’ve also put together a step-by-step checklist to guide you through the process.

Contact studentaffairs@arcada.fi if you have problems with applying for your degree certificate.

When should I apply for my degree certificate?

You can apply for your degree certificate once you have completed your studies. Follow the checklist below to ensure everything is done correctly.

You Can Apply for Your Degree Certificate When:

✔ You have completed all your studies.
✔ You have filled out the AVOP survey.
✔ You are registered as present and have an active study right.
✔ All your completed courses and language proficiency in the second national language (both oral and written) are registered in Sisu.

⚠ Important:
If you apply for your degree certificate before the 18th of the month, you may need to repay student financial aid for that month. If you receive student financial aid, your graduation date may affect your support. Please make sure to check Kela's regulations.  

Processing the degree certificate

The processing of your application for graduation usually takes around 3 weeks, once you have submitted a complete application. During the teaching-free period (summer, winter holidays) the processing time takes longer. Please note that the distribution of the degree certificates is not calculated into the processing time.

Please see more information about deadlines and processing times here.

 

 

Deadlines

Make sure that you are aware of deadlines and when you should apply!

After submitting the application

The degree certificate will be ready in about three weeks after you submit a complete application. Postage is not included in this process.

The AVOP questionnaire

AVOP (The national Graduand feedback questionnaire) is a joint system built up by the Universities of Applied Science and the Ministry of Education and Culture, giving the students a possibility to evaluate their studies.