Legalization of RANEPA Diplomas and Degree Certificates

UPON GRADUATION

Legalization of documents refers to assigning legal status in a given country to a document issued in another country.

NB! Documents may only be legalized in the same country where they were issued: e.g., a diploma issued in the UK or Italy cannot be legalized in Russia.

Why do you need to have your diploma legalized?

To continue your studies outside of Russia
To get a job outside of Russia

What are the types of diploma legalization?

Аpostille is accepted in member countries of the Hague Convention of 1961.
Consular legalization is accepted in all other countries.

Is diploma legalization required in all countries?
No, some countries have signed a special agreement with Russia, under which your diploma will be recognized automatically.
The type of legalization (if any) you need to apply for depends on the legislation of the country, where you are going to use your diploma. To check what kind of legalization is required use this reliable resource.

How can I find out whether or not I need to legalize my diploma?

Legalization is not required

Apostille is required

Consular legalization is required

Type of document

Notarized official translation of your diploma into a national language of the country of submission (if required)

Original diploma

Where to apply

Moscow Department of Education
or
Ministry of Education of Moscow Oblast

Consular Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Contacts

Moscow Department of Education

+7(499) 151-26-50
3 2-nd Baltiysky Pereulok, ground floor

Ministry of Education of Moscow Oblast

+7(499)238-61-94
2 1-st Spasonalivkovsky Pereulok, room 25

Consular Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

+7 (499) 244 37 97
12 1-st Neopalimovsky Pereulok, entrance 2, hall 3

List of documents

• Application form: Department // Ministry

• Personal data processing acknowledgement form: Department // Ministry

• Passport

• Passport copy

• Notarized translation of the passport

• Original diploma + supplements

• 2 copies of the diploma + supplements

• Apostille fee payment confirmation: Department // Ministry

• Application form

• A letter from the International Policy Department (to receive such letter student need to send passport and Diploma scanned copy (without Supplements) at the shtetsberg@universitas.ru with Request to prepare legalization letter. It may be collected in 5 working days in room 223, building 2, main campus)

• Original diploma + supplements

• Fee payment confirmation

Processing time

Up to 45 days

check your application status

Up to 7 days

Fee

2500 ₽

350 ₽ – diploma + 350 ₽ – supplements

Next Step

Submit documents for legalization to the embassy/consulate of the country, where you intend to use it

Can I ask my friend to submit my documents on my behalf?
Yes, but your friend will need to present a notarized power of attorney authorizing him/her to act as your official representative.
NB! Your friend will need to have his or her passport to present when required.