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Academic Credential Verification

Registry Academic Credential Verification

Academic Credential Verification

The University provides verification of the academic credentials of its graduates to authorized parties, such as employers, professional bodies, and other institutions, for legitimate purposes.

Here you will find instructions on how to request a verification, processing times, required documentation, and contact details for additional assistance.

Please review the guidelines carefully to ensure your request is completed accurately and in accordance with the University's policies.

Note:

1) For verification of the records of current students, or those without graduation records, please contact the Student Records Team at regrec@hkmu.edu.hk.

2) For verification of qualifications awarded by the Li Ka Shing School of Professional and Continuing Education (LiPACE), please contact LiPACE at lipace@hkmu.edu.hk.

Verification Workflow:

1. Submit Verification Request

The third party responsible for conducting the verification should submit the request by one of the following channels:

By Email
Email to reg_ver@hkmu.edu.hk using the company's official email address. Personal email addresses will not be accepted.
By Fax
Fax number: (852) 8148 3379
By Post
Mailing address:
A0511, Advanced Standing and Graduation Team, Registry,
Hong Kong Metropolitan University,
Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Please include the following with the request:

A valid consent form signed by the graduate; and
Details of the HKMU credentials to be verified

2. Provision of graduate's consent

The graduate's consent must include the information below:

1. Full name of the graduate
2. Date of birth
3. At least one of the following information:
i) Student ID number; or
ii) registered identity document number in the University (e.g., HKID number/ Passport ID/Chinese ID number)
4. Graduate's name and signature
5. An authorization statement expressly authorizing [Company Name] to verify the graduate's academic credentials from HKMU

Alternatively, you may submit a completed consent form (download template HERE) for our further processing.

If detailed information of a graduate's academic standing and results is needed, please ask the graduate to apply for a copy of testimonial and/or transcript to be sent directly to you.

3. Review and Processing Time

The verification will normally be processed within 3 working days* upon receipt of the request with a valid authorization letter/consent form. No handling fee is required.

*During peak season, the process may take up to 5 working days.

4. Provision of Verification results

Successful applications	Unsuccessful applications
Results will be provided to the authorized company by email. *Results will not be provided or forwarded to the graduates concerned.	(i) If the submission contains insufficient information, or the consent form does not meet our requirements, we will reply to your email with further guidelines and instructions.
	(ii) The application will be put on hold until sufficient information and a valid consent form have been submitted. If no response is received within one month, the application will be treated as withdrawn. A new submission with valid supporting documents will be required.
	(iii) Once the required information is received, the application will be reviewed again within 3 working days.

Download

Sample consent form with guidelines: Download HERE

Enquiry

Advanced Standing & Graduation Team

Tel: (852) 2768 6656

Email: reg_ver@hkmu.edu.hk

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