A step by step guide compiled by Chevening Alumni in Brazil.

1. DIPLOMA VALIDATION
IN BRAZIL
A step by step guide compiled by Chevening
alumni in Brazil
Brazil Alumni Network

2. DISCLAIME
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This information is not intended to be official
advice. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or
completeness of any information as each
university has requirements that vary
substantially. Validation depends on a
number of variables such as the university,
course and time of application.

3. WHY VALIDATE YOUR DIPLOMA?
• To work in academia (as a professor/ researcher at a
Brazilian university);
• To improve your score in Brazilian public service
examinations (concursos);
• To obtain a salary bonus (civil servant/servidores in
some careers only).

4. LEGISLATION
New National Framework:
Resolução CNE Nº 3 published on 22.06.2016
http://capes.gov.br/images/stories/download/legislac
ao/resolucaoCNE-03-de-22-06-2016.pdf
University regulation (resoluções/ regimento);
available on each Federal university website

5. HIGHLIGHTS
NEW RESOLUÇÃO CNE Nº 3
22.06.2016
o - Maximum assessment time : 180 days - Now, if the university does not
comply with the manager of the sector can be sued administratively
(processo administrativo);
o - Simplified validation for courses which had their diplomas approved in the
past 10 years : 90 days and basic documentation
o - The person can not apply for more than one university simultaneously;
o - In case the application is refused, the person can apply only one more time
at another university;
o - The application can be approved partially, that is, the diploma will not be
validated but they will be able to use credits from the modules the Brazilian
university approved from the foreign degree.

6. Certification is confirmation that a photocopy is a true copy of an original
document.
Verification is the process of ensuring that original documents are genuine.
Legalisation is the official confirmation that a signature, seal or stamp on a
public document is genuine. The Legalisation Department of the Foreign
and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is the authority that issues apostille
stamps for holders of UK degrees who seek recognition of their awards in
their country of residence. Before sending your document to the
Legalisation Department of the FCO you will need to have the original
verified first.

7. THE CHEVENING BRAZIL ALUMNI
NETWORK
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO DEGREE
VALIDATION
OFFICIAL

8. OFFICIAL
1. While in UK take your diploma to a local /high street sollicitor
or attorney to have it signed and stamped (notarised)
2. Send it to the legalisation office based in Milton Keynes –
information available on the FCO website
1. https://www.gov.uk/get-document-legalised
3. A number of notaries and facilitating companies offer the full
legalisation service
Step 1
UK diploma and transcript, notarisation,
verification & legalisation

9. USEFUL RESOURCES FOR
NOTARISATION /
VERIFICATION
1. http://www.vpnotaries.co.uk/blog/the-notarisation-of-academic-certificates-for-
visa-applications/
2. http://visacentral.co.uk/legalisations
3. http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/
4. http://www.facultyoffice.org.uk/notary/
5. http://www.lawscot.org.uk/
6. https://www.lawsoc-ni.org/

10. Step 2
Legalise UK document at the Brazilian
Consulate in London
1. While in UK take your diploma to the Brazilian Consulate in
London
2. If you are already in Brazil you will need to send your diploma
to the Brazilian Consulate in London
3. Contact: legaliza.cglondres@itamaraty.gov.br
Setor de Legalização/Legalisation Section
Consulado Geral do Brasil/ Consulate General of Brazil
03 Vere Street
W1G 0DG London
http://cglondres.itamaraty.gov.br

11. 1. Usually State or Federal universities offer the service, some
private universities may also.
2. You need to locate a university with a similar course/ Department;
3. Or a university with a similar line of research;
TIP Make contact with professors or people who have validated the
same MsC/ MA there to understand if that option matches the UK
course.
Step 3
Choosing a Brazilian Federal University to
validate your UK degree

12. 1. At the time of application, documentation usually
undergoes an administrative check
2. Make sure documents requested by university regulation
are included in the process ;
3. If documents requested by the Brazilian university do no
have a similar version in the UK be prepared to provide
another document or declaration from the university
4. Ensure translation of UK documents and dissertation if
required by Brazilian institution;
Step 4
Apply for Brazilian validation

13. 1. In the application, clarify topics that may raise doubts
with the panel:
 1.1 Equivalency of courses with different names;
 1.2 Duration of 1 year only
 1.3 Length of the dissertation;
 1.4 Lack of verbal defense.
2. You may include information about the university’s
reputation (summary, ranking position, etc.)
Step 5
Application assessed by “Câmara de
pós-graduação”

14. 1. Dissertation
2. Declaration from the UK university clarifying degree
content or format
3. Need to attend some modules or write essay/
dissertation
Step 6
Brazilian universities may require further
documentation or procedure

15. 1. If successful, validation certificate is sent to “reitor” for
signature;
2. Applicant is contacted to collect the certificate.
Step 7
Final decision is made on the application

16.  Chevening Alumni Network in Brazil: www.chevening.org
 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialchevening
 LinkedIn: ‘Chevening Scholarships’
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