Diploma Supplement

One of the most frequently asked questions by prospective students who visit our university during Üsküdar University’s Preference and Promotion Days to get answers to all their questions from our academicians and authorized experts is the Diploma Supplement (Blue Diploma). Prospective students who are curious about the details of the Diploma Supplement want to learn how to obtain this document. Whether Üsküdar University is among the universities that provide a Diploma Supplement is one of the key questions for prospective students. Thus, what is the Diploma Supplement, and how can it be obtained? Is the Diploma Supplement required for studying abroad? To answer these questions, we have gathered all the details about the Diploma Supplement (Blue Diploma) for you.

  • The Diploma Supplement is a document issued by Higher Education Institutions alongside higher education diplomas, providing a standardized description of the level, content, and status of the education received.
  • The Diploma Supplement helps university graduates have their education recognized in other countries and education systems while also providing detailed information about the graduate’s academic degree, level, content, and professional competencies.
  • The Diploma Supplement is provided automatically and free of charge to all graduates of our university in a widely used European language (English).

Is the Diploma Supplement (Blue Diploma) Subject to a Fee?

The Diploma Supplement (Blue Diploma) is issued automatically and free of charge in a widely used European language (English) to all associate, undergraduate, master's, doctoral, or proficiency in art graduates of Üsküdar University, along with their diplomas.

Benefits of the Diploma Supplement (Blue Diploma) for Students are as follows:

  • Graduates who receive the Diploma Supplement have a diploma that is more easily understood and comparable abroad.
  • The Diploma Supplement objectively expresses the student’s achievements and qualifications.
  • The Diploma Supplement provides a comprehensive description of the qualifications gained throughout the student's academic development and learning. Thanks to the Diploma Supplement, students can more easily access job opportunities or advanced-level international education options.
  • The Diploma Supplement facilitates employment.
  • Those entitled to receive the Diploma Supplement can continue their education in European Union member countries.

Who can Receive the Diploma Supplement (Blue Diploma)?

According to Üsküdar University’s “Directive on the Issuance of Diplomas, Diploma Supplements, and Other Documents,” all associate, undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, or proficiency in art graduates of Üsküdar University are issued a Diploma Supplement (Blue Diploma) alongside their diplomas. The Diploma Supplement (Blue Diploma) is an addition to the higher education diploma and cannot be used as a replacement for a diploma. The

Diploma Supplement includes the name, surname, and signature of the Head of the Student Affairs Office in the lower-left corner and the university's hologram in the lower-right corner.

Which Universities Provide the Diploma Supplement (Blue Diploma)?

Üsküdar University provides the Diploma Supplement to its graduates. Universities that issue the Diploma Supplement (Blue Diploma) must offer multilingual education. The success levels of universities are also a crucial factor in providing the Diploma Supplement (Blue Diploma). For universities to issue the Diploma Supplement (Blue Diploma), they must provide education that meets all the criteria set by the European Union Education Commission. Once the European Union Education Commission approves a university to issue the Diploma Supplement (Blue Diploma), students become eligible to receive it. Üsküdar University provides the Diploma Supplement alongside diplomas to its graduates.

In Which Countries is the Diploma Supplement (Blue Diploma) Valid?

As of 2021, the Diploma Supplement is valid in the following European Union member countries are as follows:

  • Germany
  • Austria
  • Bulgaria
  • Belgium
  • Malta
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Netherlands
  • Ireland
  • Spain
  • Luxembourg
  • Finland
  • Sweden
  • Italy
  • Hungary
  • Romania
  • Czechia
  • Denmark
  • Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus (GCA)
  • Croatia
  • Estonia
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • France

Is the Diploma Supplement (Blue Diploma) Valid in the United States?

Universities that issue the Diploma Supplement certify that the undergraduate or graduate education received is recognized in European Union countries. Therefore, is the Diploma

Supplement valid for those who wish to continue their education in the United States after graduating from a university in Türkiye? The Diploma Supplement is issued to help university graduates have their education recognized in other countries and education systems. It provides detailed information about the graduate's academic degree, level, content, and professional competencies. Since the Blue Diploma is prepared in English, it is as comprehensible in the United States as it is in EU countries. In short, the Blue Diploma is a valid document in American universities as well.

Is It Possible to Go Abroad with the Diploma Supplement (Blue Diploma)?

The Diploma Supplement is an international document that describes the content of the education received by graduates entitled to a diploma. In this respect, the Diploma Supplement is not mandatory for going abroad, but it is beneficial. Those who wish to continue their education abroad or dream of working overseas will have an advantage over other candidates if they graduate from a university that provides the Diploma Supplement.