University of Wales Aberystwyth Degree Verification and Apostille

The University of Wales, Aberystwyth awarded qualifications under that name between 1995 and 2007. Aberystwyth University now verifies its historic academic records.

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 certification are complete.

Quick answer

University of Wales Aberystwyth qualifications can be verified through HEDD.

The usual process is:

HEDD verification → enhanced solicitor certification → FCDO apostille → embassy legalisation where required

Aberystwyth University is an exclusive HEDD partner. The current degree enquiry fee is £14.

HEDD verification requirements

HEDD can check:

• current or former student status;
• qualification and course;
• grade or classification; and
• attendance dates.

The consent form must be:

• signed by hand;
• dated within the previous three months; and
• uploaded as a PDF, JPG, PNG or TIF.

The request should include the candidate’s name during study, qualification, award year, classification, attendance dates and student number where available.

Transcripts and Confirmation of Studies letters

Former students can request an academic transcript or Confirmation of Studies letter from Aberystwyth University.

The University currently states that digital letters and transcripts may be provided within two to three working days. Hard-copy documents can take longer.

A Confirmation of Studies letter may help when the receiving authority needs official confirmation of:

• registration dates;
• course studied;
• award obtained; or
• degree classification.

Replacement certificates

University of Wales Aberystwyth qualifications from 1995 to 2007 were normally University of Wales awards.

Aberystwyth University only issues replacement certificates for qualifications awarded under the Aberystwyth University name from 2010 onwards. Historic University of Wales graduates should therefore usually request the replacement from the University of Wales.

The University of Wales currently charges £30 for a replacement certificate where the original has been lost or destroyed. It also offers Confirmation of Award letters and certified copies of degree documents.

Solicitor verification and certification

A basic solicitor-certified copy confirms that the copy matches the document presented to the solicitor.

It does not independently prove that the qualification appears in official academic records.

Our enhanced service reviews the document against reliable evidence, such as:

• a HEDD verification;
• an Aberystwyth University transcript;
• a Confirmation of Studies letter;
• a University of Wales replacement certificate;
• a Confirmation of Award; or
• another official academic record.

Where the evidence supports it, our solicitor can provide certification with authenticity confirmation.

FCDO apostille

After academic verification and solicitor certification, the document can proceed to the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

An apostille authenticates the relevant UK signature, stamp or seal. It does not independently verify the qualification.

The recommended process is:

academic verification → enhanced solicitor certification → FCDO apostille

Our 2 working day express FCDO apostille option applies after verification and solicitor certification are complete.

It excludes:

• HEDD processing;
• university record searches;
• transcript production;
• replacement certificates;
• 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 process is:

solicitor certification → FCDO legalisation → embassy legalisation

The receiving authority may also request a transcript, Confirmation of Award, certified translation or identity document.

What to send us

Please provide:

• a clear certificate scan;
• the transcript, if available;
• the candidate’s name during study;
• course and qualification;
• attendance dates;
• award year and classification;
• student number, if known;
• destination country; and
• the receiving authority’s requirements.

We will identify whether the correct route involves HEDD, Aberystwyth University, the University of Wales or another awarding body.

Frequently asked questions

Who verifies University of Wales Aberystwyth qualifications?

Aberystwyth University verifies the historic academic record through HEDD.

How much does HEDD verification cost?

The current degree enquiry fee is £14.

Is a handwritten consent form required?

Yes. It must be hand-signed and dated within the previous three months.

Can former students obtain a transcript?

Yes, where sufficient records remain. A Confirmation of Studies letter is also available.

Who issues a replacement certificate?

The University of Wales normally issues replacements for qualifications awarded under the University of Wales Aberystwyth name.

Does an apostille verify the degree?

No. HEDD or the relevant 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 of Wales Aberystwyth verification

Send a clear scan and the receiving authority’s requirements to:

Email: info@ginkgoadvisory.com
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