Apply for your degree certificate
When you have completed your studies at Lund University and meet the degree requirements, you can apply for your degree certificate.
Degree certificate and diploma supplement
Lund University issues digital degrees. If your application for a degree certificate is approved, you will be notified by email. You can then retrieve your degree certificate as an e-stamped PDF file by logging in to Ladok for students/alumni. It comes together with an appendix called the diploma supplement. You cannot apply for a diploma supplement separately.
There is no limit to how many times you can download your degree certificate. You can also send it digitally to employers and other higher education institutions, for example.
Note that you cannot obtain a digital degree certificate for a degree that has already been issued in paper format.
The degree certificate is issued free of charge by the Degree Office, at your request, when you have completed your studies.
It is issued digitally as an electronically stamped PDF. The document is written in both Swedish and English and contains
- the title of your degree (for example, 'Bachelor of Science')
- your major and
- a list of all the courses included in your degree.
You can download your digital transcript as many times as you like. In addition, the Degree Office will continue to provide certified paper copies on request.
There is also an appendix called the diploma supplement (DS). The diploma supplement is written in English and describes the nature, level and content of your education and its place in the Swedish education system. This document promotes the academic recognition and international comparability of your degree, thereby facilitating mobility for either postgraduate studies or employment.
How to apply for a degree certificate
Before you start your application, please consider the information below.
Before you apply
Before you start your application, please check that your contact details (including your personal number and email address) in Ladok are correct and up to date.
Be aware that it is not possible to change the name on your degree certificate once it has been issued. This applies even if you later change your name through marriage or other legal processes (with the sole exception of a legal change of gender).
You should also check your courses/results in Ladok to make sure that everything is recorded. Contact your department if anything is missing.
Most students can apply for their degree certificate online, through Ladok.
Note that if you are applying for a degree certificate for
- Bachelor's or Master's studies at the Faculty of Engineering (LTH)
- Doctoral studies at the Faculty of Law, or
- Bachelor's, Master's or doctoral studies at the Faculty of Medicine
you should consult the information on how to apply for your degree on your faculty's website. See below.
How to apply
- Log in to Ladok.
- Click on 'Degrees and certificates' in the main menu.
- Click 'Apply' to apply for your degree certificate.
If you have problems logging in to Ladok, you can apply by submitting a paper application. This also applies when you apply in accordance with the 1993 Degree Ordinance.
The application forms below open in a new tab.
Processing time
The processing time may vary depending on our workload and the nature of your application. The processing time is normally no more than 60 days. June to August is the busiest time of the year.
You need to have completed all courses that are to be included in the degree and your application must be accurate and complete. Otherwise, we cannot start processing it.
Share information about your degree (verification)
You can share information about your issued degree with recipients of your choice, for example an employer.
Log in to Ladok for students and obtain a control code that you can pass on to the recipient. Using the code, the recipient can view details about your degree and the courses it includes.
You may also send a digital degree certificate as an electronically stamped PDF file to an employer or another higher education institution, for example. This applies to degrees issued from 15 April 2024. The Degree Office will continue to provide certified paper copies on request.
How to access Ladok without a student account
If you don't have an active student account, you can log in to a limited version of Ladok for students called Ladok for alumni.
- Go to Ladok for students.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page.
- Click on the link 'Ladok for alumni'.
- Use BankID or Freja eID+ to log in.
See the links below:
Log in to Ladok for alumni with Freja eID+
Freja offers e-identification for foreign citizens, both those living in Sweden and those living abroad. To use Freja eID+, you need to download the app and log in to Ladok for alumni.
If you cannot use Freja eID+
If you are unable to use Freja eID+, you can contact the Degree Office directly. You can find the contact details under 'Contact information' on this page.
If you have questions
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the degree certificate by clicking on the link below.
If you cannot find the answer to your question, you are welcome to contact the Degree Office.
If you have questions about credit transfer in your study programme or main subject area, you should contact the study counsellor for the subject.
Contact information
Degree Office
examen [at] stu [dot] lu [dot] se (examen[at]stu[dot]lu[dot]se)
Telephone: +46 (0)46 222 92 00
Telephone hours
Note: The telephone will be closed from 21 December to 6 January.
- Tuesdays, 14:00 to 15:00
- Thursdays, 10:00 to 11:00
Visiting address
Please book in advance.
Genetikhuset
Sölvegatan 29B, Lund
Postal address
Degree Office
Lund University
PO Box 117
Lund, SE-221 00
Sweden