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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 apostille and legalisation case at Ginkgo Advisory, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and end-to-end quality control.
KH Lam, LLB, LLM
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Need University of London degree attestation for the UAE? Ginkgo Advisory provides solicitor verification of degree certificates and transcripts, express solicitor certification, an express 2-working-day UK apostille service, and UAE Embassy in London and UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) attestation.
We review your documents and the requirements of the receiving organisation in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or another emirate, then arrange the appropriate stages for employment, study or official use.
The two-working-day timeframe covers the UK apostille stage only, once the documents are ready. University verification, solicitor certification, UAE attestation and delivery require additional time.
Request a quotation: info@ginkgoadvisory.com | WhatsApp +44 7388 833283
How to attest a University of London degree and transcript for the UAE
We coordinate the following stages for eligible academic documents issued in the UK:
| Stage | What we arrange |
|---|---|
| Degree and transcript verification | Identify the appropriate verification authority, obtain the relevant confirmation, and review the documents’ source and supporting evidence. |
| Express solicitor certification | Prepare the appropriate certification after completing the checks and document review. |
| Express UK apostille | Our 2-working-day apostille service for eligible documents ready for submission. |
| UAE Embassy and MOFA attestation | Arrange UAE attestation after the apostille, including document collection and return. |
We establish whether the recipient requires the degree certificate, transcript or both, and whether originals are required or certified copies are accepted.
Express solicitor verification and certification
We begin by reviewing the awarding institution named on the certificate, the qualification holder’s details, the award year and the documents requiring certification.
Qualification verification and solicitor certification are separate procedures. Verification confirms academic information with the appropriate source. Solicitor certification provides the appropriate statement about the document or copy, based on the evidence reviewed.
For transcripts, we review the source and determine whether additional university confirmation is needed. We explain the scope of verification available, taking account of the document and the recipient’s requirements.
Once the necessary evidence is available, we arrange express solicitor certification and prepare the documents for apostille submission. Tell us your deadline when enquiring so we can assess the overall timeframe.
University of London UK apostille service in two working days
Ginkgo Advisory offers an express 2-working-day UK apostille service for eligible University of London degree certificates and transcripts.
After verification and solicitor certification are complete, we arrange submission to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and confirm when the express apostille stage begins.
An apostille authenticates the relevant signature, stamp or seal. Where a solicitor has certified the document, the apostille relates to that certification; it does not independently verify the academic results.
The timeframe remains subject to document acceptance, any additional signature checks and public holidays. We provide a separate estimate for the other stages.
See the UK government’s official guidance on document legalisation and apostilles.
UAE Embassy in London and UAE MOFA attestation
Following the UK apostille, we arrange UAE Embassy in London and UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) attestation for eligible documents.
The Embassy’s guidance describes a combined digital process covering Embassy and MOFA attestation of UK-issued documents. This route requires a physical document already legalised by the FCDO. The UAE attestation is issued electronically, and the physical document is returned.
We coordinate submission and collection and explain what you will receive when the process is complete.
See the UAE Embassy in London’s digital attestation guidance.
Do the degree certificate and transcript need separate apostilles?
Yes, if both documents require UAE Embassy attestation. The Embassy does not accept separate documents bundled under one apostille.
We therefore review the degree certificate and transcript as separate documents. If the transcript has several pages, send all of them so we can determine the correct preparation.
University of London degree verification directly with the University
The University of London is a UK government-recognised university with degree-awarding powers.
According to its HEDD listing, University of London degree data cannot be verified through HEDD. Verification must be requested directly from the University or the relevant institution, with the qualification holder’s consent.
Direct verification can confirm:
- Whether the qualification holder is a former student.
- The award, such as a Bachelor of Arts or Master of Arts.
- The grade or degree classification.
- The dates of attendance.
We identify the appropriate verification route for your documents and arrange the request once the necessary consent and information are available.
See the University of London’s HEDD listing.
Qualification holder’s consent and verification requirements
The University requires third-party enquirers to provide the document and signed authorisation containing:
- Full name during study.
- Registration date, if applicable.
- Award date.
- Qualification title and level.
- Awarding institution.
We help prepare the request and identify any additional details needed to locate the record. Applicable university fees are explained in our quotation.
See the University’s academic document and verification guidance.
University of London and its member institutions: who verifies your degree?
The University of London federation includes independent institutions such as University College London (UCL), King’s College London, the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Queen Mary, Royal Holloway and SOAS. The current list is available in the University of London federation directory.
The verification route depends on the awarding institution, the qualification record and the graduation year. We therefore review the certificate before deciding which university or department to contact.
| What your documents show | How we identify the appropriate route |
|---|---|
| University of London as the awarding institution | Review the University of London procedure and the records relevant to the qualification. |
| A federation member as the awarding institution | Review that institution’s verification procedure. |
| A former college name or an institution whose structure has changed | Identify the organisation holding the records for the award year. |
| Study through a teaching centre or international programme | Review the awarding institution and the source of each document, together with the teaching-centre details. |
If your documents name the University of London Institute in Paris or the School of Advanced Study, include those details so we can identify the relevant records office.
Transcripts, replacement certificates and digital documents
The University offers transcripts, award confirmation letters, certified copies and replacement certificates. Replacements cover only certificates it originally issued.
It also provides digital documents through Parchment Digitary Services for graduates from March 2025 onwards.
If you have an official digital document or a secure sharing link, send it for review. We assess the available evidence and any further confirmation required before solicitor certification, then explain which physical document is needed for apostille and UAE attestation.
Start with the University of London’s academic document request page.
University of London contact details
The following details appear in the University’s HEDD listing:
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Department | Transcripts and Student Records, University of London |
| Address | Stewart House, 32 Russell Square, London WC1B 5DN, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 (0)20 7862 8549 |
| Fax | +44 (0)20 7862 8300 |
| Verification email listed by HEDD | Verification@london.ac.uk |
| Transcript email listed by HEDD | transcripts@london.ac.uk |
| Official website | University of London |
Use the University’s Enquiry Hub for document-order enquiries. The Academic Awards Office inboxes are closed to new enquiries. Separate instructions apply to third-party verification requests.
What to send us for a quotation
Please provide:
- A clear colour scan of your degree certificate.
- Every page of the transcript, if it requires attestation.
- Your name during study, qualification title and graduation year.
- Your student number, if available.
- The awarding institution’s name as shown on the certificate, plus college or teaching-centre details where relevant.
- The UAE recipient’s instructions concerning originals or certified copies.
- Your deadline, the documents’ current location and the required delivery destination.
After reviewing these details, we confirm the consent requirements, physical documents needed, service stages and cost.
How long does University of London degree attestation take?
The overall timeframe depends on document availability, the verification authority’s response, solicitor certification, UAE processing and delivery.
University document orders have a 6–8-week target. Evidence of an earlier deadline can be submitted, without guaranteed completion by that date. This is a document-order timeframe, not a verification or apostille promise.
| Stage | Timing |
|---|---|
| Direct qualification verification | Depends on the records office, the request and any additional information required. |
| Additional documents, if needed | The University’s timeframe above, plus delivery. |
| Express solicitor certification | After completing the checks and document review. |
| Express UK apostille | Two working days for eligible documents accepted for our express service. |
| UAE Embassy and MOFA attestation | Subject to the procedures and processing times applicable when submitting. |
| Collection and delivery | Depends on the locations and selected delivery service. |
If your documents are already available, we identify what is needed to complete verification and certification before the apostille stage begins. Tell us your deadline at the outset so we can assess the full schedule.
How much does University of London degree and transcript attestation cost?
The quotation depends on the number of documents, verification work, applicable university fees, solicitor certification, apostille, UAE attestation and delivery.
We provide an itemised quotation showing the cost of each document and stage, whether you need the degree certificate alone or both the certificate and transcript.
Frequently asked questions
Can a University of London degree be verified through HEDD?
No, according to the University’s HEDD listing. Verification is obtained directly from the University or the relevant institution. Federation members have their own procedures, which we check according to the awarding institution.
Is the University of London the same as University College London?
The University of London and University College London (UCL) are distinct institutions. UCL is an independent member of the University of London federation. We review the awarding institution shown on your certificate to identify the verification route.
Does the two-working-day service cover every attestation stage?
The timeframe covers the UK apostille stage once the documents are ready. Verification, solicitor certification, UAE Embassy and MOFA attestation, and delivery require additional time.
Is a UK apostille enough for use in the UAE?
If the receiving organisation requires UAE Embassy and MOFA attestation, that process must be completed after the apostille. We review its instructions before arranging the service.
Can a certified copy be used instead of the original certificate?
The Embassy’s guidance accepts eligible original academic documents or true copies after the required legalisation. We also check whether the recipient requires the original certificate.
Can you help if I studied remotely or through a teaching centre outside the UK?
Yes. We can review your documents and identify the verification and attestation route. Send the awarding institution, teaching centre, mode of study, award year and recipient’s requirements. Acceptance of the qualification for the intended purpose remains the recipient’s decision.
Can I start the process from Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah?
Yes. Send scans for review, and we will explain how to provide the physical documents and arrange collection and delivery.
Is a digital certificate sufficient for UAE attestation?
An official digital certificate may support source review and verification. However, the UAE Embassy in London’s published route requires a physical document legalised by the FCDO. We explain how your documents should be prepared.
Arrange your University of London apostille and UAE attestation
Ginkgo Advisory brings together solicitor verification of degree certificates and transcripts, express solicitor certification, a 2-working-day UK apostille service, and UAE Embassy in London and UAE MOFA attestation.
Email your documents with the subject “University of London — Apostille and Attestation for UAE Use”, together with your deadline and the recipient’s instructions.
Email: info@ginkgoadvisory.com
WhatsApp: +44 7388 833283
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