Certified Diploma Translation
A diploma or degree certificate shows the qualification awarded by an institution. A certified translation can support an application abroad, but it is not a credential evaluation or a decision that your qualification is equivalent to a local degree.
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University admissions
Admissions offices may request both the award certificate and a transcript. Confirm their language, certification and submission instructions before sending either document for translation.
Recognition of qualifications
A recognition or licensing body decides which academic records it needs. Some applications also require a syllabus, course hours or evidence of professional practice.
Employment and relocation
An employer or immigration authority may need evidence of your award. Check whether the certificate alone is enough and whether the original must also be shown.
Qualification titles should be translated accurately, not converted into a claimed local equivalent. Recognition is a separate process handled by the receiving institution or competent body.
When is certification required?
The receiving authority decides whether it needs a standard, certified or sworn translation and who may certify it. A complete translation may need to include signatures, stamps, seals and annotations. Translation does not authenticate the underlying document or guarantee acceptance.
Compare certified and sworn translationsWhat to provide.
- The full diploma or award certificate, including its reverse side.
- The transcript or diploma supplement if the application requests it.
- Any stamps, signatures, attached legalization and explanatory notes.
- The institution’s submission instructions and the name used on your application.
Requirements differ by destination.
The issuing country, receiving institution and procedure all matter. Confirm the required translator credentials, accepted language and paper or electronic format before ordering. These country pages explain the starting points—not universal acceptance rules.
For other destinations, consult our translation requirements directory. For example, USCIS submissions and UK visitor-visa evidence have their own certification instructions.
Languages and quotation.
Tell us the source language, target language and country where the document will be used. The team checks the requested combination and certification requirements before confirming the quotation; availability is not assumed for every language pair.
The price depends on length, layout, language pair, certification, urgency, additional copies and physical delivery. There is no fixed price that applies to every document.
Timing and delivery.
Turnaround depends on document length, readability, translator availability and the required formalities. Paper delivery, notarization or legalization may add separate steps. Tell us your submission deadline so feasibility can be assessed before you approve.
Ask your receiving institution whether it accepts an electronic translation or requires a signed paper copy. Confirm the agreed price, deadline and delivery format in the quotation.
How it works.
- 01Upload clear copies of your documents.
- 02Choose the source and target languages and destination.
- 03Receive a personalized quotation after review.
- 04Approve the quote and receive the agreed translation.
Frequently asked questions.
Is a diploma translation a qualification evaluation?
No. Translation communicates the source document. Evaluation or recognition assesses the qualification under the receiving body’s rules.
Do I also need my transcript?
Many applications ask for both, but not all. Send the institution’s checklist so the quote includes only the documents you need.
Can grades be converted?
A translation should preserve the original grading information. Any conversion to another grading system is a separate assessment.
Will every authority accept the translation?
No universal acceptance guarantee is possible. Send the receiving authority’s current instructions and confirm the required credentials and format before ordering.
How do I request a price?
Use Get a Quote to upload clear copies and provide languages, destination and any deadline. The team reviews the documents and confirms the scope and price.
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