Short answer
If you already know the programme, ask its admissions office before ordering a personal IDW evaluation.
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Who decides
The receiving educational institution decides admission and exemptions.
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Check this before paying
Ask whether the institution can obtain its own diploma-level advice.
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When this applies
Most institutions receive free advice. A personal paid comparison may be useful when you are still exploring the level of your diploma.
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Which document
An advisory credential evaluation only if it answers the actual question.
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Avoid the wrong purchase
Institutional advice does not necessarily give you a personal report. Do not pay for a duplicate without asking.
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What this does not do
An evaluation is not admission, an exemption decision or professional permission.
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Your next official step
Read the study guidance and confirm the programme’s document request.
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If this service is needed
EUR 148.83 — Personal IDW credential evaluation if independently needed; not an admission fee or professional recognition.
Check the document chain before an optional order
IDW’s requirements depend on the award. For a master’s evaluation, it also requests the bachelor’s certificate and transcripts; PhD evaluation adds the preceding degrees. Country-specific evidence may also be needed. Check the current list before requesting documents.
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DiploWay questions for admissions
Record the programme, study level and intended intake. Ask whether the office will assess your original records, obtain advice itself or request a report from you. Write who must supply each record and in what format before spending.
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Sources and scope
- Study evaluation and institutional advice
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- Required education documents and translation conditions
IDW / Nuffic and SBB · checked 2026-10-14 (UTC date)