Translating Diplomas and Transcripts for Universities
July 10, 2026 6 min read
Admissions offices and credential evaluators read hundreds of transcripts a week. Translations that follow their conventions move faster through the queue.
Translate, do not evaluate
A translation reproduces what the transcript says. It does not convert a 1–5 scale into a 4.0 GPA. If the institution needs an equivalency, that is a separate credential evaluation service — and inventing conversions in a translation is a common cause of rejection.
Keep course titles literal
Literal course titles let evaluators map subjects themselves. Where a title is idiomatic, a bracketed clarification is safer than a creative rendering.
Include the grading key
- Translate the grading scale printed on the reverse of the transcript.
- Reproduce credit hours, contact hours and ECTS values exactly.
- Keep the semester or academic-year structure intact.
- Describe the registrar's seal and signature.
Timing
Application deadlines are unforgiving. Run the AI translation as soon as you have scans so you can spot missing pages early, then order certified review with enough lead time before submission.
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Acceptance requirements vary by institution. Always confirm the format your receiving office requires.
