Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How does the degree program actually work?
2. How do I apply for admission?
3. How much is the tuition cost of a degree?
4. For Full Study Courses
5. What are the rules for credit transfer or advance standing for degree award?
6. What is Greenford International University?
7. What sort of Greenford International University is?
8. If I have completed a first Degree, will I be eligible for Graduate School?
9. Do I get transcript?
10. Does Greenford International University maintain record of my graduation?
11. If I lost degree documents, Can I get a copy of degree?
12. Will my degree mention that I gained it through a "distance learning" degree program"?
13. How can I get my credentials certified?
14. How can I get my degree apostilled if I am an International student?
15. How can I use the legalization service?
16. Which countries accept apostille and which accept Embassy Legalization?

1. How does the degree program actually work?

The degree programs have been specifically developed by Greenford International University for students wishing to enroll in a full study program and mature candidates for advance standing through credit transfer. Mature candidates can complete their academic qualifications by using their previous learning experience and accomplishments (referred to as transfer credit) and can also complement their degree programs where required with additional studies or coursework. The minimum requirements needed by prospective students to qualify for our degrees are provided in the admissions section of the website. TOP

2. How do I apply for admission?

Applications can be made online using the application forms or alternatively by printing the mailing it to the university.
Two different types of application exist:

• Application for Full Study Courses and Evaluation of Prior learning Transfer Credit. Instructions on how to complete them are listed on the forms.
• Where students do not meet the requirements for degree award (i.e. not sufficient transfer credit), they will be referred to the Course Director for enrolment and degree completion by Traditional or Distance Learning study methods. TOP

3. How much is the tuition cost of a degree?

See Course Fee Page for full information on Fees. TOP

4. For Full Study Courses

Students will be granted exemption for any acceptable previous completed studies as well as accepting credit transfer from advance standing students as described above. Outstanding coursework and degree requirements need to be completed before a degree award can be made. For full study courses students will be examined. Where applicable, examinations will be conducted at the education centres of our approved partners or at any location approved by the Course Director. An appointed and approved proctor will oversee that the examination is completed according to our rules and requirements. TOP

5. What are the rules for credit transfer or advance standing for degree award?

At Greenford International University, we follow the rules and regulations as required by the International Education Systems and the Belize’s International Business Regulation. TOP

6. What is Greenford International University?

Greenford International University is licensed, registered and accrediated to issue degrees by distance learning and traditional method. TOP

7. What sort of Greenford International University is?

Greenford International University is a private online university licensed with the International Business Companies Act Chapter 270 of the Law of Belize, Revised Edition 2000 for nternational business by the government of Belize central America licence no.86, 251 granted on 27th august 2009 sign by deputy registrar, IBC, Government of Belize for Independent, Further and Higher Education by Distance and E-Learning online. TOP

8. If I have completed a first Degree, will I be eligible for Graduate School?

Our full study programs have been designed to fulfil high standards and are accepted by our co-operating partners. Students who wish to study at state or similarly accredited schools, should apply to the specific school to determine if they will accept Greenford International University Degrees into their program. Alternatively those who have completed full study programs may request a letter of recommendation from the Course Director for membership, professional registration or graduate school studies. TOP

9. Do I get transcript?

Yes, a general transcript is included with your graduation package. TOP

10. Does Greenford International University maintain record of my graduation?

Sure. Your student record will be maintained on Archive Center at GIU permanently. Any third party such as an employer or school to who you authorization need be will be sent a certified copy of your transcript. There is a small specific administration fee for each certified copy sent. TOP

11. If I lost degree documents, Can I get a copy of degree?

Yes! You can get a same copy of degree. Just reference your student number and the files can be accessed. In this case, there will be a charge for documents. TOP

12. Will my degree mention that I gained it through a "distance learning" degree program"?

No. Your diploma and academic transcripts appear just as they would if you had graduated from a "traditional" university meaning there is no mention of the words "equivalency," "non-traditional," "distance learning," or any similar expression will appear on your degree, your academic record or any other documents you receive from the GIU. TOP

13. How can I get my credentials certified?

If required by your employer or institute, we can provide services for Apostille and Embassy Legalization whenever you want. The documents will be attested and sent directly to your employer/institute. TOP

14. How can I get my degree apostilled if I am an International student?

If the country where you intend to use your documents is a member of the Hague Convention, you need an apostille service on your documents. If your country is not listed, you can avail our embassy legalization service. TOP

15. How can I use the legalization service?

Simple, all you need to do is give us a online request, email, call or chat with us and our representatives will assist you with the Embassy legalization services. TOP

16. Which countries accept apostille and which accept Embassy Legalization?

Member Countries of the Hague Apostille Convention. The following countries issue and accept Apostilles for the international legalization of documents:

Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, China (Macau), China (Hong Kong), Colombia, Cook Islands, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Republic of, Latvia, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Republic of, Monaco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Niue, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia and Montenegro, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, FYR of Macedonia, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom (U.K.), United States of America, Venezuela.

The following countries require an Embassy Legalization for the international use of documents:

Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Chad, Chile, China, People’s Republic of, Comoros, Congo, Costa Rica, Cote d’Ivoire, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea - Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Libya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine * Palestine Mission (PLO), Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan , Tanzania , Thailand , Togo, Tunisia , Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe. TOP