Degree Verification · Education Credential Evaluation

China Degree & Transcript Verification Service

Chinese Degree, Transcript, CHSI/CSSD, WES & Overseas-Use Support

This service is primarily for overseas applicants using degrees, graduation certificates or transcripts issued by Chinese universities or other Chinese institutions for employment, further study, immigration, professional licensing or third-party review. The receiving organization decides which records, verification reports and delivery methods it will accept. Global Attest can help diagnose the document route, coordinate with a university where permitted, arrange available transcripts or supporting records, explain relevant CHSI/CSSD options and prepare later document steps for the recipient's review. We cannot guarantee acceptance, recognition, licensing, employment, admission or immigration outcomes. If you would like to understand the overall certification process, please read our China Degree Certification Guide.

Start with the written requirements of the overseas university, employer, evaluator, licensing body or authority. The appropriate China-side route may involve the issuing university, an applicable verification platform, translation, notarization, apostille or legalization, but these steps are not interchangeable and are not required in every case.

Foreign qualifications being used in China follow a separate process. For that situation, see our CSCSE foreign degree verification case study for returning graduates and confirm the current requirements through the official CSCSE service portal.

If your Chinese degree or graduation record cannot be found or bound online, review what foreign graduates should check when a China degree is not found on CHSI before selecting the next verification route.

If the record appears to exist under a former identity, see what to check when an old passport or name difference affects CHSI matching.

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Degree verification and academic credential evaluation service
Search Intent

Degree verification is broader than WES.

This service page is for applicants preparing Chinese academic records for review overseas, whether the receiving organization is WES, an employer, a licensing body, a university or an immigration authority, or whether a separate notarization or apostille route is required. For a WES case, first check the current WES Required Documents instructions; applicants who need China-side document coordination can then review our China degree and transcript support for WES.

WES / ECA use

For applicants preparing Chinese degrees, transcripts or school records for WES or another credential evaluation provider.

Apostille / notarization use

For diploma, degree certificate or transcript documents that need notarization, apostille, consular legalization or certified translation.

Employer or licensing use

For overseas employers, professional boards or schools that need reliable academic proof from China.

International Recognition

Why China Degree Verification Is Required

Different countries and recipients use different academic-document routes. We start with the receiving organization's current instructions and help identify whether the case calls for university records, a relevant verification-platform report, WES or another evaluation, translation, notarization, apostille or legalization.

Canada

For Canada immigration, many applicants need WES or another ECA report to show Canadian educational equivalency for Express Entry, PNP or other immigration pathways.

United States

For the United States, universities, employers and licensing boards may request academic credential evaluation to understand the level and authenticity of Chinese degrees.

Australia & New Zealand

For Australia and New Zealand, applicants may need qualification assessment or academic verification for migration, employment, study or professional registration.

United Kingdom & Europe

For the United Kingdom and Europe, degree verification may support postgraduate admissions, employment screening, academic recognition and professional registration.

Common Question

Degree Verification vs Degree Apostille

Many applicants confuse academic verification with apostille or legalization. They serve different purposes.

Degree Verification
  • May confirm academic information through the relevant verification platform, issuing university or other source specified by the recipient.
  • Often used for immigration, WES, ECA, employment and university admissions.
  • May involve a report from the relevant Chinese verification platform, university confirmation or a credential evaluation agency specified by the recipient.
Degree Apostille / Legalization
  • Confirms the authenticity of the document itself for overseas use.
  • Often required by foreign governments, employers or licensing bodies.
  • May involve notarization, apostille or consular legalization.

Documents That Can Be Verified

Degrees obtained in China

For bachelor, master, PhD and other degrees obtained at Chinese universities, we will determine – based on your destination country – whether you need one or a combination of the following:

  • Applicable degree, qualification or transcript reports available through the relevant verification platform. The official CHSI website maintained by CSSD describes its current Chinese higher-education verification services; our CHSI and CSSD report guide explains the report types and their separate functions.
  • Credential evaluation reports from overseas agencies recognized by immigration authorities.
  • Official Chinese/English enrolment or graduation letters, course descriptions and other documents issued by your university.

Suitable for: applicants who completed their studies in China and plan to immigrate, work or pursue further education in another country.

Foreign degrees used in China: a separate route

A qualification awarded outside China and used in China is not the primary service described on this page. Returning graduates should check the current requirements of the relevant Chinese recipient and, where applicable, the official CSCSE process.

This separate route should not be treated as CHSI/CSSD verification of a qualification issued by a Chinese institution.

Required Documents

  • Degree certificate and graduation certificate, when both were issued.
  • Complete academic transcript or course record.
  • Passport or other accepted identification matching the academic records.
  • Certified translation when the verification body or receiving authority requires another language.
  • Authorization, school letters or supplementary records when requested for the selected verification route.

China Degree Verification Process

1
Initial assessment

We review your education background, destination country and purpose of use, then outline feasible verification routes and estimate time and cost.

2
Confirming the route

We identify the relevant verification platform, issuing university, evaluator or receiving institution and help finalize the document checklist and translation requirements.

3
Document preparation

We guide you in preparing diplomas, degree certificates, transcripts and ID documents, and help arrange translation and notarization if needed.

4
Submission

We assist with online application forms, document uploads or mailing physical documents, and coordinate with universities or agencies as required.

5
Follow-up during review

We help monitor the available status information and prepare responses to requests for clarification or additional documents, subject to the procedures and response times of the university, platform or receiving organization.

6
Use of results & next steps

If you need to use the verified documents overseas, we can continue with notarization, apostille or consular legalization and offer advice on how to present them.

Processing Time

The cost of degree verification depends on the verification body, level of study, translation needs and whether further notarization or legalization is required. Our service fee usually starts from around USD 150, and the final fee varies with the number of degrees, institutions involved and document requirements.

Processing time depends on university response, record completeness, the selected verification platform, report type, translation or document-preparation needs and the receiving organization's requirements. Any estimate should be based on the current status of the relevant organizations and an assessment of the individual case.

You can first send us scans of your degree certificate and transcript together with your destination country. We will provide a more precise estimate of time and cost, and will only start the service after you confirm.

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What we help you solve

Why Choose Global Attest

Different countries and institutions ask for different types of credential verification: some request a report from a specified verification platform, some require a particular third-party credential evaluator, while others only recognize documents issued directly by your university. We first clarify exactly what your receiving institution requires, and then design a tailored route backwards from that.

Typical use cases
Skilled migration / immigration points Work visa / work permit Study abroad / school applications Professional licensing / associations
  • Preparing the degree evidence requested for an immigration or permanent residence application.
  • Preparing academic documentation for review in a work visa or work permit process.
  • Explaining the level and duration of your original degree when applying to overseas universities.
  • Meeting academic requirements when applying for professional titles or industry qualifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does degree verification always have to be done in the country where I studied?
A: Not always. Some routes may be available online or from overseas, but this depends on the issuing institution, verification platform, receiving organization and authorization requirements. We can help identify the available route based on where you are now and where the Chinese qualification will be used.
Q: Can I reuse my verification report multiple times?
A: Possibly. Reuse depends on the report type, its current online-verification status or validity information, and the receiving organization's own recency and delivery rules. Check the report and the recipient's current instructions before relying on a previously issued copy.
Q: I am still studying. Is it useful to plan ahead now?
A: Yes. The earlier you understand the requirements of your target country or institution, the easier it is to avoid issues with course selection, language scores and internship arrangements later on.
Q: What is China degree verification?
A: China degree verification is the process of confirming that a degree, graduation certificate, transcript or other academic record is genuine and matches the issuing institution's records. The appropriate route may involve a Chinese education verification platform, direct university confirmation or an overseas credential evaluation provider, depending on the receiving authority. Verification is commonly used for international study, employment, immigration and professional licensing. It is different from notarization or apostille, which authenticate documents for legal use rather than assess the academic qualification itself.
Q: Can I verify both my degree certificate and transcript?
A: A receiving organization may request both records, but degree and transcript verification are separate and may require different reports, document uploads, translations or university checks. Some applications need only evidence of the qualification, while a course-by-course evaluation may require a complete transcript. Before submitting, confirm the recipient's checklist, required language, delivery method and whether results must be sent through a specified platform or by the institution.
Q: Can I apply for degree verification from overseas?
A: Some China degree verification cases can be prepared from overseas using available academic records, identification documents and online services. The available route depends on the university, graduation year, verification platform and receiving organization's requirements. A case may require authorization, original documents, certified translations or direct confirmation from the Chinese institution. Applicants should check whether reports must be delivered electronically, mailed in a sealed envelope or sent directly to an evaluator. Incomplete transcripts, changed passport details or older school records can extend the review.
Q: How long does China degree verification take?
A: There is no single processing period for every case. Timing depends on university response, record completeness, graduation year, degree level, the relevant verification platform, report type, translation needs and whether additional records are requested. Older qualifications, inconsistent personal details, school holidays or direct institutional confirmation can cause delays. WES or another credential evaluation, notarization, apostille and courier delivery are separate stages that may add time. Check the current status of the relevant organizations and the receiving authority's deadline before starting.
Who is this service for?
  • Applicants preparing for skilled migration or points-based immigration who need degree assessment.
  • Professionals who already work or plan to work overseas and must prove their academic qualifications to employers or regulators.
  • Students and graduates applying for overseas universities, exchange programs or postgraduate study.
  • Engineers, accountants, doctors and other professionals applying for licenses that require education verification.

If you are not sure whether your degree meets the requirements of your destination country, we can first provide a basic assessment before you decide whether to start the full service.

Can Chinese degrees be used for Canada immigration?

A Chinese degree may be assessed through WES or another ECA organization when required by the applicable immigration program. Follow the current program and evaluator instructions.

Can I use my Chinese degree in the USA?

A U.S. university, employer or licensing body may request a credential evaluation or other academic evidence. The recipient decides the accepted evaluator and document route.

What is the difference between WES and Chinese academic verification?

CHSI/CSSD reports or university confirmation may verify specified Chinese academic information, while WES independently evaluates submitted credentials under its own requirements.

Can verified degrees also be apostilled?

Where the destination requires it, a qualifying academic or notarial document may proceed through a separate apostille or legalization route. Verification does not automatically make a document eligible or accepted.

Is CHSI the same as CSSD for China degree verification?

CHSI and CSSD are commonly associated with China higher education verification routes. The required report format depends on whether the receiving authority asks for degree verification, transcript verification or both.

Do I need transcript verification as well as degree verification?

The receiving organization may request one or both. A course-by-course evaluation may require transcript evidence, but applicants should follow the exact checklist for their case.

Can China degree verification be used for WES?

China degree and transcript verification can be part of the WES preparation route when WES requests verified Chinese academic records or supporting education reports.

Can verified China academic documents be apostilled?

Depending on the destination and document form, a qualifying academic or notarial document may proceed to Hague apostille or consular legalization. The competent authority and final recipient determine the applicable requirements.

Additional insight: when degree verification becomes essential

Some immigration programs, overseas employers and postgraduate admissions offices request verified academic credentials. A receiving organization may need to confirm the source of a Chinese degree or understand how it compares with local education standards. Incomplete or informally prepared documentation can lead to additional questions or delays and may affect the recipient's review.

Reducing risk by aligning with international verification standards

We review your academic background, type of institution, mode of study, and target country to determine the correct verification route. By ensuring that your documents follow the expectations of immigration bodies, credential evaluation agencies, and universities, we help you avoid common issues such as inconsistent details, missing pages, or incorrect legalization procedures.

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