Academic document translation

Certified Degree Certificate Translation

Translate your university degree certificate into English or another supported language for admissions, employment, professional registration, immigration and other official submissions.

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100+ languages supported
Certified PDF delivery
Printed copies available

Complete translation All relevant visible certificate content

Certified format Prepared with verification details

2–3 working days Usual standard turnaround

Express options Subject to document review

A complete certified translation

What is a degree certificate translation?

A degree certificate translation reproduces the meaningful content of an academic award certificate in another language. It can include the qualification title, university name, award date, classification, stamps, seals, signatures and official notes.

A certified version also includes written confirmation identifying the translation as a true and accurate rendering of the source document.

Translation and qualification assessment are different services. A translation explains what the certificate says. It does not independently determine whether the degree is equivalent to a particular UK qualification.

Choose the closest purpose

Where will the translated degree be submitted?

Select a route for practical preparation guidance. The receiving organisation’s written requirements should always take priority.

University admissions

Confirm whether the certificate alone is enough

A university may request the degree certificate, academic transcript, diploma supplement, course information or all of these documents together.

Send the admissions instructions with the certificate so the required documents and formatting can be confirmed before translation begins.

Degree title and awarding institution
Award date and classification where shown
Transcript supplied separately when requested
Application reference or university instructions

Employment and HR

Match the translation to the employer’s checks

Employers may need a readable translation of the qualification title, institution, award date and classification for recruitment or background verification.

Ask whether the employer also requires a transcript, qualification-comparison statement or verification directly from the awarding institution.

Passport spelling of the applicant’s name
Qualification and subject accurately represented
Institution and award date clearly shown
Employer’s certification instructions included

Professional registration

Check the regulator’s complete document list

A professional body may request a degree certificate together with transcripts, module descriptions, clinical records, placement evidence or professional licences.

Provide the regulator’s checklist rather than assuming that a degree certificate translation is the only document required.

Regulator or licensing-body instructions
Degree certificate and transcript where required
Consistent technical and qualification terminology
Required digital or hard-copy format

Visa and immigration

Separate translation from qualification comparison

A visa route may require a certified translation, formal qualification-comparison evidence, English proficiency evidence or a combination of these.

Provide the exact immigration route and follow its current document instructions before ordering.

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Complete independently verifiable translation
Accuracy statement, date and contact details
Source certificate submitted as instructed
Ecctis assessment obtained separately if required

Complete certificate coverage

What is translated from a degree certificate?

The translation should represent the complete visible document rather than only the qualification title.

Send the reverse side and any attached pages when they contain legal notices, authentication information, stamps, grades or other official entries.

Graduate’s full name
Degree or qualification title
Field or subject of study
University or awarding institution
Award and graduation dates
Classification or grade where displayed
Faculty, department or programme details
Certificate and registration numbers
Signatures and official titles
University stamps and seals
Authentication or verification notes
Legible handwritten amendments

Choose the correct document

Degree certificate, transcript or qualification comparison?

These documents perform different functions. The receiving organisation may request one, two or all three.

Degree certificate

Confirms that an academic award was granted by the awarding institution.

Degree title
Graduate’s name
Institution
Award date

Academic transcript

Provides detailed academic results and may be requested in addition to the certificate.

Modules or subjects
Grades and marks
Credits or study hours
Academic periods

Qualification comparison

Assesses how an overseas qualification compares with a UK qualification level. It is separate from translation.

Formal qualification assessment
UK comparability information
May be needed for certain visa routes
May assist employers or institutions

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A straightforward online process

How degree certificate translation works

Send the document, confirm its intended use and receive the certified translation in the agreed format.

Upload the certificate

Send a clear scan, PDF or photograph showing every relevant page, stamp and document edge.

Explain its intended use

Provide the institution, employer, regulator or immigration route receiving the translation.

Translation and checking

Names, qualifications, dates, classifications, numbers, stamps and notes are translated and reviewed.

Receive the final version

Receive the certified PDF, with a printed hard copy arranged when required.

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Before uploading

Check that your request is complete

Use this checklist to reduce questions about the file, name spelling, certification route or deadline.

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The complete certificate is visible Include every relevant page, reverse side and attachment. The file is clear and uncropped Small text, certificate numbers, signatures, stamps and seals remain readable. The correct name spelling is provided Use the spelling shown in the passport or existing official records where relevant. The receiving organisation is identified Name the university, employer, regulator, authority or visa route. Its written instructions are included Attach any rules about certification, notarisation, legalisation or document format. The deadline and delivery format are clear Confirm when the document is needed and whether a digital or printed copy is required.

Turnaround and delivery

Choose the timing that suits your deadline

The usual standard turnaround for a shorter degree certificate is 2–3 working days. Express service may also be available after reviewing the file and language.

The confirmed timing depends on document clarity, length, language pair, certification instructions and whether a printed copy is required.

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Standard Usual route

Usually 2–3 working days for translation, certification and checking, subject to file review.

Express Closer deadline

A faster option may be available for suitable documents and languages after availability is confirmed.

Digital PDF Email delivery

A certified PDF can be supplied for online applications, admissions portals and document review.

Printed copy Postal delivery

A certified hard copy can be arranged when the receiving organisation requests physical delivery.

Postal delivery and any notarisation, apostille or legalisation process require additional time beyond the translation turnaround.

Avoid preventable delays

Common degree translation problems

Many issues arise from incomplete files, inconsistent names or confusion between translation and qualification assessment.

Sending only part of the certificate

Reverse-side notices, attached pages and authentication entries may form part of the official document.

Cropping stamps or certificate numbers

Keep all document edges and identifying details visible in the uploaded file.

Using a different name spelling

Provide the spelling already used in passports, immigration records or previous academic applications.

Assuming the certificate replaces a transcript

A certificate confirms the award, while a transcript normally lists subjects, grades and credits.

Confusing translation with UK equivalency

A translation explains the document’s content but does not determine its formal UK qualification level.

Choosing unnecessary legalisation

Add notarisation, an apostille or sworn certification only when the receiving organisation asks for it.

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Questions customers often ask

Degree certificate translation FAQs

Requirements vary between universities, employers, regulators and immigration routes. Send their instructions with the certificate.

Unsure which documents are required? Ask about your degree certificate .

What is a certified degree certificate translation?

It is a complete professional translation of a degree certificate supplied with written confirmation that it accurately represents the source document.

Can you translate my degree certificate into English?

Yes. Degree certificates can be translated into English from supported languages, including all relevant visible qualification, institution, date, classification, stamp and seal details.

When do I need a certified degree translation?

It may be required when a non-English degree certificate is submitted to a university, employer, professional regulator, immigration authority or another organisation requiring a verified translation.

Does translating my degree prove its UK equivalence?

No. Translation reproduces the certificate’s content in another language. A qualification comparison is a separate assessment of the qualification’s academic level.

Do I also need my academic transcript translated?

That depends on the recipient. Universities, employers and professional bodies often request a transcript when they need details of subjects, grades, credits or study periods.

How long does degree certificate translation take?

The usual standard turnaround for a shorter certificate is 2–3 working days. Express service may be available after the document, language and deadline have been reviewed.

Do I need to send the original degree certificate?

A clear scan, PDF or photograph is normally enough to review and prepare the translation. The receiving organisation may separately require the original certificate or an official copy.

Will grades, classifications, stamps and seals be translated?

Relevant visible grades, classifications, university details, dates, stamps, seals, signatures and official notes are included or described appropriately.

Can the original certificate layout be followed?

The translation can be arranged clearly so that its entries correspond with the source document. It remains a translated document rather than a reproduction of the original certificate.

Can I receive the translation as a certified PDF?

Yes. A certified PDF can be supplied by email for online admissions, employment, registration or immigration submissions.

Can I receive a printed certified copy?

A printed hard copy can be arranged where the receiving organisation requires physical delivery.

Do I need notarisation or an apostille?

Not automatically. Certification, notarisation, apostille legalisation and sworn translation are different routes. Add an extra formality only when the recipient specifically requests it.

What should I send when placing the order?

Send the complete readable certificate, the source and target languages, the receiving organisation, your name spelling, deadline and any certification or delivery instructions.

Ready to translate your qualification?

Upload the complete degree certificate and start your order

Send a clear copy, identify the languages and receiving organisation, and include your deadline, preferred name spelling and certification instructions.

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