Your study abroad document checklist

Start with the course’s document list

Use this as an organising checklist, then compare it with your university and scholarship instructions. Not every item is needed for every application. Keep clear scans and a separate copy of each submitted version.

The boxes below are a temporary checklist. They reset when you reload the page.

• Passport or identity document requested by the provider
• Academic transcripts and degree or school certificates
• Certified translations, where required
• English or other language evidence accepted by the course
• An academic or professional CV, if requested
• A course-specific personal statement or motivation letter
• Reference details or letters in the requested format
• Portfolio or research proposal, if applicable
• Scholarship forms and supporting financial evidence, where required
• A calendar of admission, scholarship, and document deadlines

Check names, formats, and instructions

Make sure your name is consistent across documents. Follow file-size limits, accepted formats, and instructions for transcripts or references sent directly by an institution. Do not pay for translation, certification, or testing until you know what the provider accepts.

Keep admission and visa documents separate

Your university checklist is not a visa checklist. After reviewing your study options, use the relevant official immigration website for the current requirements for your own situation.

Continue your research

Check the destination and provider’s official instructions for your own course.

• Study UK · application guidance (opens in a new tab)
• EduCanada · study planning (opens in a new tab)

StudyFlyway editorial guide · 2 October 2026