University Diplomas

A diploma is proof of the completion of a degree programme in the given field of study. Displaying the national coat of arms of the Czech Republic, it bears the name of the University and the name of the academic degree conferred on the holder. It is usually awarded in a special graduation ceremony.

All graduates who complete their studies at Charles University after 30 September 2025 will receive the documents proving the completion of their education in both paper and electronic form. Please find below the most important information, which we recommend that you keep together with the diploma, so that you have it available at any time.

Documents in electronic form – The digital versions of the documents are provided in the PDF/A format designed for archiving, with a qualified electronic seal and qualified time stamp. The documents are made accessible through the Study Information System (SIS) and may be used for electronic communication with institutions or employers.

Documents in paper form – The documents printed on handmade paper are signed by Charles University officials. They are handed over to students at the graduation ceremony and may be used for communication in person.

The documents in both forms have the same legal force and are valid separately.

The authentication elements used for the documents in electronic form (seal and time stamps) guarantee that during their validity period the electronic document has not been modified. After the expiry of this period, you may request the issuance of an original counterpart of your documents with valid authentication elements.

The documents proving that you completed your studies are available:

• On the Diplomas portal at: https://diploma.cuni.cz/en/alumni.

• In the SIS in the Others section, E-diploma subsection at: https://is.cuni.cz/studium/eng/.

• By clicking on the link in the email informing you that the electronic documents have been generated, which was sent to your email address.

You can download the documents after logging in with your password for the Central Authentication System (CAS) or Citizen Identity. Instructions for logging in or resetting your password are available at: https://ldapuser.cuni.cz/.

Online verification of the authenticity of diplomas

Charles University offers an online service allowing users to verify the authenticity of diplomas. The system enables third parties, such as employers or foreign institutions, to verify that the document presented to them was indeed issued by Charles University and that it has not been modified.

• The authentication service is available at: https://diploma.cuni.cz/en/validation.

• The user enters the identification information provided on the diploma.

• Information on the validity of the diploma, the graduate, and the programme(s) of study completed is displayed.

The system provides a simple and reliable means for the verification of the authenticity of diplomas without the need to contact Charles University.

Verification of diploma:

Since November 2019, verification of a copy of Charles University diplomas can be done by: notaries, municipal and regional authorities, holders of the postal service obligation and Czech Chamber of Commerce.

Diploma supplement

The diploma supplement is issued in accordance with Section 57 of Act 111/1998 Sb. on higher education institutions, centrally as a standardized output of the Charles University Information System.

The supplement follows the model established by the European Commission, the Council of Europe and UNESCO/CEPES, and is based on empirical data on professional qualifications collected and provided by higher education institutions. The supplement describes the nature, content, level and status of the studies completed by the holder of the diploma supplement, on which the acquired qualification is based. The supplement is a useful accompaniment to the holder’s standard diploma certificate. It can be used both nationally and internationally as an instrument to facilitate academic and professional mobility and to support the recognition of qualifications.

Although the diploma supplement is a public document, it is not a substitute for the standard diploma certificate, nor does it guarantee that the holder’s degree will be recognized. The diploma supplement is issued as a bilingual document (Czech-English). It is provided automatically and free of charge to all graduates.

Model diploma supplement