Degrees

Request

At the School of Continuing Education, we manage UAB’s own degrees. If you have completed a Continuing Education Master's, a Specialization Diploma, an Expert Diploma, or a Specialization Course, follow these steps to request your degree.

For any degree-related inquiries, write to: efp.certificats@uab.cat

How do I request my continuing education degree? (infographic)

1. REQUEST YOUR DEGREE
   Send an email to efp.certificats@uab.cat with:
   • The completed and signed application form.
   • A copy of your valid ID (both sides) or passport.
   (If you sign electronically, you don’t need to attach your ID document).

2. REVIEW OF YOUR FILE
   The School will review your academic record:
   • If everything is correct, we will send you instructions for payment.
   IMPORTANT: Do not make any payment until instructed.
   • If there are any issues (pending payments, grades, documents…), we will contact you.

3. SEND PROOF OF PAYMENT
   Send the receipt to the same email, indicating your full name and the payment concept.

 Fees (Academic Year 2025-2026):
• Master's and duplicate: €211.47
• Postgraduate Diploma and duplicate: €191.00
• Certificate of Completion: €70.00
(for students without a prior university degree)
• Expert in Neurorehabilitation: €317.00
• Veterinary Resident: €211.47
 

Prices for academic, administrative, and other services (Academic Year 2025-2026)

4. YOU WILL RECEIVE A SUBSTITUTE CERTIFICATE
   Within approximately 15 working days, you will receive by email the Substitute Certificate of Degree, electronically signed with a Secure Verification Code (CSV)

• It is valid for 1 year, equivalent to the official degree.
• If your studies were completed before 2008, it may take longer.
• It will be electronically signed and include a CSV (verifiable at the UAB Electronic Office)
   

Urgent processing?
Check the “Important Notes” section at the bottom of the page.

5. COLLECTION OF PRINTED DEGREE
   In about 12 months, we will notify you to collect your printed degree during office hours. You have 3 options:
   1. In person: With an appointment and valid ID/passport.
   2. Authorizing another person: Send us the authorization form by email. The authorized person must book an appointment and bring their valid ID or passport.
   3. Via courier: You can hire a courier service. Send us the authorization form beforehand. Once received, they may collect it.

 

IMPORTANT NOTES
🔸 Urgencies:

Do you need the certificate in fewer than 15 days?

• Add URGENT at the beginning of your email subject line.
• Attach proof of urgency (e.g., a civil service exam notice with the detailed schedule). Without justification, your request will be processed as a standard one.

🔸 Manual signature:
Documents are signed electronically. If you need a manual signature for legalization, indicate it in your request.
🔸 Expired Substitute Certificate of Degree:
If your certificate has expired and you still don’t have the printed degree, write to us. We can send you an updated certificate free of charge.
🔸 Without prior university degree:
If you enrolled in a Master's or Diploma (Postgraduate, Specialization, or Expert) before the 2022-2023 academic year without a prior degree, you can request a Certificate of Completion.