The legal framework for the issuance of diplomas

Relevant legislation

See rules and regulation regarding education, including in particular:

• Part 7 of the Examination Order (see Ministerial Orders, Exams, credit and the Grading Scale Order)
• Part 7 of the Grading Scale Order (see Ministerial Orders, Exams, credit and the Grading Scale Order)
• The Agency’s guidelines on diploma supplements (see From the Agency)
• Practical guidelines regarding diplomas for diploma degree programmes (see From the Agency)
• The Agency’s rules regarding diplomas in case of legal sex change as well as the minister’s answer (see From the Agency)

Unfortunately, only a few have been translated into English by the official authorities.

Diplomas and diploma supplements

Aarhus University issues a diploma supplement (DS) automatically and free of charge to all students who have completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programme or a professional Master’s degree programme. A diploma supplement contains a description of the degree programme completed by the graduate, including content, scope, level and professional qualifications. The diploma supplement also contains a description of Aarhus University and the Danish educational system.

The diploma supplement may be useful if you are a graduate with a post-secondary degree and want to apply for a job abroad. The diploma supplement makes it easier for foreign employers hiring a person with a Danish post-secondary degree to understand your academic background and the qualifications obtained during your studies.

You can also use the diploma supplement for further education purposes abroad, for instance when applying for admission to a foreign professional Master’s or PhD degree programme.

• See an example of a diploma and diploma supplement

Standard description in English of the Danish higher education system

Ministry of Higher Education and Science’s standard description in English of the Danish higher educational system is attached to diplomas.

Data protection at AU

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