Degree certificates and diplomas

You must have passed all the credits of the degree, the academic record must be closed, and you must meet all the academic and economic requirements.

Application for the degree certificate and the Diploma Supplement:

Students with access to the e-Secretaria:

1. Check the summary video and/or the explanatory infographic at the following link.
2. Submit the documentation: The interested party must submit the required documentation; this includes:

• Valid and official identity document (DNI, passport or NIE).
• Supporting documentation for possible exemptions or discounts, if applicable.
• Other necessary documents in case of modification of personal data.

Students without access to the e-Secretaria:

Verification of documentation: Once the interested party has submitted all the documentation, the school checks that all the credits and requirements of the curriculum have been passed, and that the documentation provided is correct.

Personal data must match a valid official document (DNI, passport or NIE).

It is the responsibility of the interested party to check the data before the application, since later changes involve duplicates with an economic cost.

Registration of the application and payment of the fee: The fee for the issue of the degree certificate is generated, and the processing is subject to the payment of the corresponding amount.

Processing and issue: Once the application, documentation and payment have been validated, the issue of the degree certificate and the Diploma Supplement begins. The receipt of payment of the fees for the issue of the degree certificate is the document that proves the status of graduate.

Collection of the degree certificate and the Diploma Supplement: When the degree certificate is available, it can be collected according to the procedure detailed in the following information: Collection of the degree certificate

The official degree certificate is the document issued by the University that proves the complete passing of an official curriculum, with academic and professional validity throughout the national territory in accordance with current legislation. The nature and validity of the official degree certificate will have full effect from the date of certification of payment of the fees for its issue.

The Diploma Supplement proves the studies taken together with the official degree certificate and is issued at no additional cost (except for shipping).

If the data is incorrect, any subsequent modification requires a duplicate with a cost.

Application: Always active once studies have been completed.

Processing: Once the fee for the issue of the degree certificate has been paid within a period of ........ hours/days

According to the working periods of the ETSETB Academic Management Area

The amounts are regulated by the Government of Catalonia's Decree on Fees, and may vary each academic year.

The price of the official bachelor's or master's degree certificate with the Diploma Supplement is €218.15. The Diploma Supplement is included in this amount and does not involve any extra additional cost in the first issue.

If duplicates or additional copies are requested, the corresponding fees established annually apply.

If shipping of the degree certificate is requested, it may have an additional cost.

Academic regulations for bachelor's and master's degrees at the UPC for the current academic year, section 10.2 Procedure for application and proof of payment.

Fee established in the current Government of Catalonia's Decree on Fees.

The holder of the official degree certificate or a person authorised by means of a power of attorney.

• The degree certificate must have been previously issued and be available for collection.
• It is mandatory to prove your identity with a valid official document containing a photograph (DNI, passport, NIE or driving licence).
• In case of representation, the power of attorney for the collection of the degree certificate.

Notification of availability: The management unit notifies the graduate, with a notice sent to the email address indicated as preferred in the e-Secretaria, that their degree certificate is now available for collection.

In-person collection of the degree certificate:

The official degree certificate can only be collected by the holder, who must identify themselves with the corresponding valid official document and sign it at the time of collection.

If the interested party cannot collect it in person, they can: authorise another person by means of a power of attorney to collect their degree certificate. At the time of collection, the authorised person must present the power of attorney and a valid official document (DNI, passport, NIE or driving licence) identifying them.

If you reside outside the province of Barcelona, you can ask the school to send the degree certificate to the provincial office or diplomatic representation authorised for this purpose closest to your place of residence. Check the procedure to request this at this link: Shipping of degree certificates

Once the school notifies that the degree certificate is available. It is recommended to request an appointment and check the collection schedule according to the working periods of the ETSETB Academic Management Area.

This procedure has no economic cost.

If shipping is requested, the corresponding fee must be paid.

Check the procedure at the following links:

• Shipping of the degree certificate within the European Union
• Shipping of the degree certificate outside the European Union

• The Diploma Supplement (DS) must have been previously issued and be available for collection.
• Identity must be proven with a valid official document containing a photograph (ID card, passport, NIE or driving licence).
• In the case of representation, a signed authorisation and identification documents are required.

Notification of availability: The management unit notifies the graduate, with a message to the email address indicated as preferred on e-Secretaria, that their degree certificate is available for collection.

In-person collection of the DS:

The Diploma Supplement (DS) can only be collected by the holder, who must identify themselves with the corresponding valid official document (ID card, passport, NIE or driving licence).

If the interested party cannot collect it in person, they may authorise another person to collect their Diploma Supplement (DS). At the time of collection, the authorised person must present the authorisation and a valid official document (ID card, passport, NIE or driving licence) to identify themselves.

If you reside outside the province of Barcelona and cannot authorise a third party, contact us via: DEMANA ETSETB

Once the school notifies that the Diploma Supplement (DS) is available. We recommend requesting an appointment and checking the collection timetable according to the working periods of the Academic Management Area of the ETSETB.

This procedure has no economic cost.

• Explicit request for the dispatch of the degree certificate is required.
• Dispatch within the EU is made to an official department authorised by the Ministry or the consular office nearest to their place of residence.

Application for dispatch: The interested party must submit the application via e-Secretaria, in the section: Procedures > Sending of the degree certificate.

Registration of the application and payment of the fee: The corresponding fee must be paid via e-Secretaria, in the section: Forms and payments.

Processing of the dispatch: Once the payment is confirmed, Academic Management initiates the dispatch of the degree certificate.

Collection of the degree certificate: The interested party must collect the degree certificate at the specified body, proving their identity.

• Explicit request for the dispatch of the degree certificate is required.
• Dispatch outside the EU is made to an official body (embassy, consulate or Spanish diplomatic office) near the place of residence.

Application for dispatch: The interested party must submit the application via e-Secretaria, in the section: Procedures > Sending of the degree certificate.

Registration of the application and payment of the fee: The corresponding fee must be paid via e-Secretaria, in the section: Forms and payments.

Processing of the dispatch: Once the payment is confirmed, Academic Management initiates the dispatch of the degree certificate.

Collection of the degree certificate: The interested party must collect the degree certificate at the specified body, proving their identity.