What Is China Degree Certification?
China degree certification is the process of preparing or confirming Chinese academic records for official use. Depending on the receiving authority, it may involve university-issued documents, academic verification reports, notarized certificates, certified translations or document authentication. If you need degree verification instead of certification, please read our China Degree Verification page.
Which Academic Documents Can Be Certified?
Common documents include degree certificates, graduation certificates, diplomas, academic transcripts, enrollment records, student-status records and related certified translations. The accepted document type depends on the university, issuing authority, destination country and the organization reviewing the academic record.
China Degree Certification Process
- Confirm the receiving authority's required document type, language and submission format.
- Prepare the degree, graduation certificate, transcript and identification materials that apply to the case.
- Complete the appropriate certification, verification, notarization or translation stage.
- Review the final record before submitting it for overseas study, employment, licensing or immigration use.
Required Documents for Degree Certification
- Degree certificate and graduation certificate, when both were issued.
- Complete academic transcript or course record.
- Passport or other accepted identification.
- Certified translation when the receiving authority requires another language.
- Authorization or supplementary university records when required by the certification route.
Processing Time
Processing commonly takes several working days to a few weeks after complete materials are accepted. Timing depends on the university, graduation year, document type, verification platform, translation or notarization requirements and whether supplementary academic records are needed.
Who Needs This?
- Graduates of Chinese universities applying overseas.
- Applicants preparing WES, ECA or other credential evaluation files.
- Students or professionals whose receiving authority asks for verified degree or transcript records.
- Applicants who need academic documents notarized, translated, apostilled or legalized.
If your documents will be evaluated by WES, please read our WES Certification Guide.
Common Mistakes
- Confusing CHSI verification with WES credential evaluation.
- Ordering the wrong report language or document type.
- Preparing notarization before confirming the receiving authority's exact format.
- Missing transcript requirements when only the degree certificate is checked.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is China degree verification?
It is the process of confirming Chinese degree, graduation or transcript records through the appropriate education or verification route for overseas use.
Is CHSI the same as WES?
No. CHSI/CSSD verification is a China education verification source, while WES is a credential evaluation organization that may use verified academic records.
Do degree documents need apostille?
Some receiving authorities require notarization and apostille or consular legalization after degree verification. The final destination decides the format.
Can I certify both my degree certificate and transcript?
Yes. A degree certificate and an academic transcript can often be certified as part of the same document package, but they remain separate records and may follow different checks. The receiving authority may request the original degree, graduation certificate, complete transcript, certified translation, notarized copies or verification reports. Some institutions need only the degree, while others require course-by-course records. Confirm the exact checklist, required language and submission format before preparing documents so that the certification covers every academic record needed for the overseas application.
Can I apply for China degree certification from overseas?
Yes. Many applicants can arrange China degree certification while living overseas, depending on the document type, university records, issuing authority and required certification route. You may need to provide clear scans, passport identification, degree and graduation certificates, transcripts, authorization documents or original papers. Some stages can be completed electronically, while notarization or document authentication may require local coordination in China. Before sending originals, confirm the receiving institution's requirements, accepted report language and delivery method. Missing school records or inconsistent personal details can delay the review.
How long does China degree certification take?
China degree certification commonly takes several working days to a few weeks after complete and acceptable materials are submitted. The actual timeline depends on the university, graduation year, document type, verification platform, translation needs, notarization requirements and whether additional records must be obtained. Older degrees, changed passport details, incomplete transcripts or school responses can extend processing. Apostille, embassy legalization or international courier delivery will add time after certification. Applicants should confirm their submission deadline early and allow time for corrections or requests for supplementary academic information.
Is China degree certification required for overseas study or employment?
China degree certification is not automatically required for every overseas study or employment application. The university, employer, licensing body, immigration authority or credential evaluator decides which evidence is acceptable. Some organizations accept original degree and transcript documents, while others request official verification, certified translation, notarization, apostille or a credential evaluation report. Requirements can differ by country and purpose. Review the receiving authority's written checklist before ordering certification, because completing the wrong report or authentication route may cause delays and unnecessary document preparation.
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