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Free Graduation Certificate Template

Generate a professional graduation certificate for any student — customise the degree title, honours class, signatories, and institution details in three steps, then download a print-ready PDF.

Runs entirely in your browser · No login · No data uploaded

Graduate Details

Degree & Award

Institution & Signatories

Step 1 — Graduate Details

Enter the graduating student's information as it should appear on the certificate.

Graduate Full Name * Enter name exactly as it should print on the certificate.

Student ID (optional)

Graduation Date *

Ceremony / Convocation No. (optional)

Certificate Serial / Reference No. (optional)

Step 2 — Degree & Award Details

Specify the qualification being awarded and the academic achievement level.

Degree / Qualification Type *

Custom Degree Title (if custom selected above)

Subject / Field of Study *

Honours / Classification

Duration of Study

GPA / Final Grade (optional)

Step 3 — Institution & Signatories

Add your institution details and the names of up to three authorised signatories.

Institution Name *

Faculty / School

Country / Location

Institution Motto (optional)

Signatories (up to 3)

Signatory 1 — Name

Signatory 1 — Title

Signatory 2 — Name (optional)

Signatory 2 — Title (optional)

Signatory 3 — Name (optional)

Signatory 3 — Title (optional)

Embed This Tool on Your Site

Copy this snippet to embed the Graduation Certificate Template on your institution's website or student portal.

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How to Use the Graduation Certificate Template in 3 Steps

Follow these steps to get results in under a minute

Enter Graduate Details

Fill in the student's full name (as it should appear on the certificate), graduation date, ceremony number, and optional serial reference.

Set Degree & Award Details

Choose the degree type, enter the field of study, select the honours classification, and optionally add GPA and study duration. Custom degree titles are supported.

Add Institution & Signatories

Enter your institution name, faculty, country, and optional motto. Add up to three authorised signatory names and titles. Click Generate to produce the certificate and download as PDF.

Common Questions

Free Graduation Certificate Template — FAQ

What is a Graduation Certificate Template?

A Graduation Certificate Template is a free online tool that generates a professional, formatted graduation certificate for any student. It supports all degree types (BSc, BA, MBA, PhD, Diploma, and more), honours classifications, up to three signatories, and produces a print-ready PDF that can be used as a draft or final document.

How do I use this Graduation Certificate Template generator?

Work through three steps: enter the graduate's name and graduation date, choose the degree type, field of study, and honours classification, then add your institution name and signatories. Click 'Try Free Graduation Certificate Template' to generate the certificate and download it as a PDF.

Is this Graduation Certificate Template tool free?

Yes — completely free with no account or login required. All certificate generation runs in your browser; no student data is sent to any server.

Can I add my institution's logo to the certificate?

The online generator uses a clean typographic design that works without a logo. For a version with your institution's official seal or crest, download the PDF and open it in a PDF editor to add your logo, or use the generated layout as a reference for your design team.

Which degree types and honours classifications are supported?

The generator supports BSc, BA, BEng, BCom, BEd, LLB, MSc, MA, MBA, MEng, PhD, Associate Degree, HND, Diploma, Certificate, and a custom option. Honours classifications include First Class Honours, Second Class (Upper/Lower), Third Class, Distinction, Merit, Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude, and Pass.

How Free Graduation Certificate Template Compares

vs spreadsheets, manual processes, and paid platforms

Feature	UniCloud360 Free Graduation Certificate Template	Word / InDesign Template	SIS-generated Certificate	External Print Bureau
Free to use	✅ Always free	⚠️ Software licence needed	⚠️ SIS licence required	❌ Print bureau fees
All degree types & honours	✅ BSc to PhD + custom	⚠️ Manual text edit	⚠️ Limited to SIS options	⚠️ Fixed template
Up to 3 signatories	✅ Name + title each	⚠️ Manual layout	⚠️ Typically 1–2 only	⚠️ Design change needed
Instant PDF download	✅ One-click	⚠️ Manual save as PDF	⚠️ Batch export only	❌ Days for delivery
Accessible on any device	✅ Browser-based	❌ Desktop software only	⚠️ Office network only	❌ Submit & wait
No design skills needed	✅ Form-based	❌ Layout knowledge needed	✅ SIS handles it	✅ Bureau handles it

What Educators & Registrars Are Saying

Trusted by lecturers and students across Sri Lankan universities

4.9

★★★★★

4 reviews

Chinwe Obi

Academic Registrar

★★★★★

"We produce hundreds of replacement certificates each year for alumni. This tool generates a clean, professional layout in under two minutes — perfect for drafts that go to the design team for official stamping."

Farhan Hossain

IT Systems Manager

★★★★★

"The honours classification options are comprehensive — first class, second class upper/lower, and the Latin honours options cover every scenario we encounter. The three-signatory layout matches our standard certificate format exactly."

Isabelle Mercier

Student Affairs Director

★★★★☆

"Using this for continuing education certificates where our SIS doesn't generate them. The custom degree title field means I can type exactly the award name we use, rather than fitting it into a dropdown."

Oluwatobi Adeyemo

School Principal

★★★★★

"We started issuing completion certificates for our sixth-form students. The Certificate / Award option works perfectly for secondary completions, and the serial number field lets us keep our own records."

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