Do I need to send the draft for the medium of instruction certificate to my university or college?
Yes, you generally need to provide a draft or completed application form if your university or college does not already have a standardised Medium of Instruction certificate format. This draft ensures your enrollment details, exact degree title, and any required wording are captured accurately before the registrar issues it.
Yes, in most cases you do need to send a draft or fill out a request form for your Medium of Instruction certificate, particularly if your college does not already have a fixed template for it. This draft is how the registrar's office gets your exact details and required wording right the first time.
Why Universities Ask for a Draft
| Reason | What It Ensures |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | Your personal details, exact degree title, and graduation dates match your official transcripts |
| Wording specifications | Includes the exact phrasing a visa or admissions body needs, such as confirming English as the sole medium of instruction |
| Administrative efficiency | Speeds up processing for the registrar's office instead of leaving them to guess your requirements |
Steps to Get Your Certificate Issued
- Check your university or college's examination or registrar website for a downloadable MOI application form first.
- If no template exists online, email or call the administrative office and ask directly whether they need a student-prepared draft.
- Include your enrollment number, exact course title, degree name, and graduation year in whatever draft you submit.
My Advice
Draft the exact wording you need, including any specific phrasing your destination country requires, and send it to your registrar well before your visa deadline, since a vague request often comes back with generic wording that then needs a second round of corrections.
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