How do I certify my documents in Ghana for a German university application?
Short answer
DAAD Ghana says certification for study purposes is free, for up to 4 sets a year. You first visit the DAAD Regional Office Accra, which signs a Confirmation Note. You then present it at the German Embassy for certification.
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Why do you need certified copies for a German university?
DAAD (the German Academic Exchange Service) says only officially certified copies and translations are accepted for the application process. It names the German embassy in your home country as one place that can issue them.
DAAD's general list of application documents includes certified copies of your entrance qualification, earlier degree certificates (if applicable) and language certificates. It also lists an overview of your subjects and grades with an official translation.
uni-assist (the application portal many German universities use) also asks for certified copies, according to DAAD Ghana.
What are the steps to certify documents in Ghana?
For certificates, transcripts, WASSCE and language proficiency certificates, DAAD Ghana describes this route:
- 01Download the Confirmation Note from the DAAD Ghana page. It can be filled in on a computer and sent to info.accra@daad.de for endorsement.
- 02Visit the DAAD Regional Office Accra for a quick review of your chosen programmes. They sign the Confirmation Note.
- 03Book an appointment with the Consular Section of the German Embassy. Take your documents and the signed note there for certification.
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How much does certification cost in Ghana?
DAAD Ghana says certification for study purposes is done for you free of charge. The limit is 4 sets of certifications free of charge per year.
DAAD's general page says there is a fee for getting a document certified. The DAAD Ghana page covers this Accra route and says certification for study purposes is free, up to 4 sets a year.
What should you check before you go?
The DAAD Ghana page does not give a list of what to carry on the day, and we have not added one.
The page also tells you to check each university's own requirements, since some ask for paper applications and others use an online portal.
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Is certification at the German Embassy in Ghana free?
DAAD Ghana says certification for study purposes is done free of charge, up to 4 sets a year, using the Confirmation Note route. DAAD's general page says there is a fee for getting a document certified. 12
Do I need to book an appointment at the German Embassy in Accra?
Yes. DAAD Ghana says you need to book an appointment with the Consular Section of the German Embassy to submit your documents. You can also book a counselling session with the DAAD Regional Office Accra. 1
Are documents in English accepted by German universities?
DAAD says some higher education institutions also accept documents in English and French. Ask your university's international office. 2
Sources
- 1Admission RequirementsOfficialDAAD Regional Office Accra (DAAD Ghana) · checked 29 Oct 2026
- 2Application processOfficialDAAD · checked 29 Oct 2026
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