GKS-G 2027 (Master's) — question about graduation certificate
Hi everyone! I'm planning to apply for GKS-G (Master's) 2027. I have a specific concern:
My final semester exams end in January, and my transcript/result will be issued by end of January. However, my official degree certificate (the actual parchment) will take an additional 3-4 months to be issued by my university.
From what I've read in the guidelines, applicants who are "expected to graduate" can apply with a Certificate of Expected Graduation and submit the final degree later (by July 31). But I've also seen it stated that a "provisional certificate" (for those who've already finished but are just waiting on the physical degree) is NOT accepted.
My question: Has anyone applied (or knows someone who applied) in this exact situation — finished all exams/results, but official degree still pending — Or did it get rejected as a "provisional certificate" case?
Any real experience or guidance would mean a lot. Thank you! 🙏