Lost your degree certificate or need a copy?
The Department of Records and Information Services (DIV) of the UvA can help you with:
- A statement of graduation details (graduation dates, degrees, programmes, enrolment information, etc.)
- A certified copy of your diploma
- A certified copy of your academic transcript
HR staff and employers can verify diplomas and certificates via the website of the Education Executive Agency (DUO). Alumni can download a diploma extract themselves through the register of the Education Executive Agency (DUO).
Note: Graduation records up to around 1965 have been transferred to the City Archives. Please consult the archives for older graduation records.
Services
Certified copy of diploma or academic transcript
- If you have your original diploma or academic transcript, you can request a certified copy.
- Students currently enrolled at the UvA (and graduates after approximately 2008) can request an academic transcript themselves via the Education Desk.
- Certified copies of diplomas can only be issued if the diploma has been signed by the graduate.
Lost diploma or acadamic transcript
- You can request a (Dutch) extract from the examination register, which serves as official proof of graduation.
- For graduates after 1995, a certified copy of the transcript can be issued (lists may be incomplete).
- Digital extracts are available free of charge through the register of the Education Executive Agency (DUO).
Statement of graduation or enrolment
- In some cases, a statement of graduation or enrolment may be required, for example, when a copy of the diploma or an extract from the examination register is not sufficient.
Application procedure
Send an email to baliediv@uva.nl including:
- A scan of your diploma
- The following details:
- Initials and surname*
- Date of birth (dd-mm-jjjj)*
- Place and country of birth
- Telephone number
- Address: street, house number, postal code, city, and country
- Student number
- Degree programme and faculty*
- Date/year of graduation
- Any additional remarks
*Required fields
By submitting this information, you give permission to the UvA to process your data. Your data will be deleted within six weeks after your request has been completed.
Processing time: approximately two weeks
Costs: none
Contact
Email: baliediv@uva.nl
Telephone: +31 (0)20 525 2756
Visiting address: Spui 21, 1012 WX Amsterdam
Opening hours DIV front desk: Mon–Fri, 9:00 – 17:00
Limitations and legal information
- The UvA provides information only to the individual concerned or to third parties with written authorisation or a legitimate interest.
- No rights can be derived from the information on this website. Procedures are subject to change.
Date of last update: 7 November 2025