Sworn translation of degrees and academic transcripts

Getting a degree recognised, enrolling at a foreign university or proving your qualifications to an employer or professional body usually has one thing in common: you need to submit your academic documents with a sworn translation.

Documents usually translated

• University degree, secondary school or vocational diploma
• Academic transcript with subjects and grades
• Diploma Supplement
• Course syllabi and study programmes
• Language and internship certificates

The receiving institution decides which documents it needs. Before ordering the translation, check its list of requirements so you translate neither too much nor too little.

Why a transcript needs a specialised translator

An academic transcript is more than a list of grades. Subject names, credit systems and grading scales differ from country to country. A sworn translator experienced in academic documents keeps the official names, does not “convert” grades and adds translator’s notes where something has no direct equivalent.

Steps to translate your academic documents

1. Check the requirements of the university, ministry or body that will receive the documents.
2. Apostille or legalise the originals if required. This is done in the country that issued the degree and, usually, before translating.
3. Send us a complete, legible copy, front and back, with all stamps.
4. Tell us the destination country and institution so we can assign the right sworn translator.
5. Receive your sworn translations, signed and stamped, on paper or in electronic format.

Turnaround and price

A degree certificate is quick to translate; a long transcript or a full study programme takes longer. We give you a firm deadline with your quote, and if you have an enrolment deadline, you can request our urgent service. The price depends on the language pair and the volume.

Tips to avoid rejection

• Translate exactly the version you will submit: if the original changes, the translation is no longer valid.
• Check that your name matches the one in your passport.
• Keep digital copies of the translations: many admission platforms ask for PDFs.

Planning to study or work abroad? Request a quote through our contact page or learn more about sworn translation.

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