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KH is a practising solicitor based in London, admitted in England & Wales and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. He is registered with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. KH has worked as legal counsel and in-house solicitor across leading firms and corporations. He personally oversees every case at Ginkgo Advisory, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and end-to-end quality control.
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University College Chichester was a UK government-recognised institution that awarded qualifications between 1999 and 2005. It became the University of Chichester in 2005, which now verifies its qualifications.
Ginkgo Advisory can arrange HEDD verification, enhanced solicitor certification, FCDO apostille and embassy legalisation. A 2 working day express FCDO apostille option is available after verification and solicitor certification are complete.
Quick answer
University College Chichester qualifications can be verified through HEDD.
The usual route is:
HEDD verification → enhanced solicitor certification → FCDO apostille → embassy legalisation where required
The current HEDD enquiry fee is £31. However, the University does not verify current students or provide attendance dates through this service.
HEDD verification requirements
HEDD can verify whether the submitted award, course, classification and award year match the University’s records.
The University only confirms information entered in the request. It will not provide missing details. Applicants should therefore enter the correct:
- qualification type;
- full course name;
- classification or grade; and
- year of award.
The consent form must name Qualification Check. A signed copy must be uploaded as a PDF, JPG, PNG or TIF.
Current students and attendance dates
Current students cannot be verified through HEDD. They should request an official student-status letter directly from the University.
The University also does not provide attendance dates through its graduate verification service. An official transcript or another university document may be needed when the receiving authority requires detailed study dates.
Transcripts and replacement certificates
Former students can request academic transcripts directly from the University of Chichester.
A basic transcript may be requested by email. The University also offers a full academic transcript, including the relevant programme handbook, for £20.
Duplicate certificates issued from 1993 onwards are currently available for £30. University College Chichester awards fall within this period.
Depending on the overseas authority’s requirements, the applicant may need:
- the original certificate;
- an official transcript;
- a duplicate certificate;
- a university verification;
- a solicitor-certified copy; or
- a combined document pack.
Solicitor verification and certification
A basic solicitor-certified copy confirms that the copy matches the document presented to the solicitor.
It does not independently confirm that the candidate obtained the qualification.
Our enhanced service reviews the document against reliable evidence, such as:
- a HEDD verification;
- an official transcript;
- a duplicate certificate;
- a university award confirmation; or
- another secure academic record.
Where the evidence supports it, our solicitor can provide certification with authenticity confirmation.
FCDO apostille
After verification and solicitor certification, the document can proceed to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
An apostille authenticates the relevant UK signature, stamp or seal. It does not independently verify the academic qualification.
The recommended process is:
academic verification → enhanced solicitor certification → FCDO apostille
Our 2 working day express FCDO apostille option covers the apostille stage only. It excludes HEDD processing, university document production, courier delivery and embassy legalisation.
Embassy legalisation
Documents intended for a destination outside the Hague Apostille Convention may require further embassy or consular legalisation.
A typical route is:
solicitor certification → FCDO legalisation → embassy legalisation
The receiving authority may also request a transcript, university letter, certified translation or supporting identity document.
What to send us
Please provide:
- a clear certificate scan;
- the transcript, if available;
- the candidate’s name during study;
- exact course and qualification;
- classification or grade;
- award year;
- student number, if known;
- destination country; and
- receiving authority’s requirements.
We will confirm the correct verification, certification and legalisation route.
Frequently asked questions
Who verifies University College Chichester qualifications?
The University of Chichester verifies them through HEDD.
How much does HEDD verification cost?
The current enquiry fee is £31.
Must the consent form name Qualification Check?
Yes. Qualification Check must be identified on the candidate’s consent form.
Can HEDD verify a current student?
No. Current students should request an official letter directly from the University.
Will the University confirm attendance dates?
No. The University does not supply attendance dates through this verification route.
Can former students obtain a transcript?
Yes. Former students can request basic or full academic transcripts from the University.
Does an apostille verify the qualification?
No. HEDD or the University verifies the academic record. The apostille authenticates the relevant UK signature, stamp or seal.
Can Ginkgo Advisory manage the complete process?
Yes. We can coordinate HEDD verification, enhanced solicitor certification, FCDO apostille, embassy legalisation and return delivery.
Start your University College Chichester verification
Send a clear scan and the receiving authority’s requirements to:
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