Certificate Verification Guide

A comprehensive guide for employers, institutions, and third parties on how to verify academic credentials from the University of Sarajevo.

Why Verify Certificates?

Certificate verification ensures the authenticity of academic credentials and protects against fraudulent documents. All certificates issued by the University of Sarajevo can be verified instantly through our online system.

View Example Certificate

See what a verified certificate looks like in our system. This example demonstrates all the information that appears when a certificate is successfully verified.

How to Verify a Certificate

1
Obtain Certificate Information

Request the candidate to provide one of the following:

Certificate Number - A unique identifier in the format UNSA-YYYY-XX-NNNNNN
Student ID - The student's identification number (STU-YYYY-NNNNN)
QR Code - Available on physical or digital certificates

Example Certificate Number: UNSA-2024-CS-001234
Example Student ID: STU-2020-45678

2
Access the Verification System

You can verify certificates in two ways:

Online Search

Visit our homepage and enter the certificate number or student ID in the search box.

QR Code Scan

Use your smartphone to scan the QR code on the certificate. It will direct you to the verification page.

3
Review Verification Results

The system will display one of three statuses:

Valid Certificate

The certificate is authentic and has been issued by the University of Sarajevo. All information displayed is official.

Certificate Revoked

The certificate has been revoked and is no longer valid. Contact the university for more information.

Certificate Not Found

The certificate number or student ID does not exist in our records. This may indicate a fraudulent document.

4
Verify Certificate Details

Cross-check the displayed information with the physical or digital certificate:

Graduate's full name and date of birth
Degree title and field of study
Faculty name
Graduation and issue dates
Certificate number
University seal and signatures

If any information does not match, the certificate may be fraudulent. Contact us immediately for verification.

Best Practices for Employers

Always verify certificates before making hiring decisions or admission offers.
Request the original certificate or an officially certified copy for important decisions.
Compare all details between the physical certificate and the verification system.
Contact us directly if you have any doubts or questions about a certificate's authenticity.
Save verification results by printing or downloading the PDF for your records.

Need Assistance?

If you encounter any issues during the verification process or have questions about a certificate, please contact our Office of the Registrar.

Email: registrar@unsa.ba

Phone: +387 33 220 926

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (CET)

Additional Resources

University of Sarajevo Website - For more information about the university and its programs.
Office of the Registrar - Contact details and services offered.
Verification System - Direct link to the online verification system.