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Academic document translation
Certified Diploma Translation for UK Use
Have your diploma translated clearly and professionally for academic, employment or other official submissions. Send us a readable copy of your document and any instructions supplied by the organisation receiving it.
Certified translation
Prepared for formal document submission.
Detail checking
Names, dates, stamps and visible content are checked carefully.
Professional formatting
The translated document follows the structure of the source.
Flexible turnaround
Standard and express delivery options are available.
Diploma translation explained
What a Diploma Translation Should Communicate Clearly
A diploma or degree certificate is evidence of an academic qualification. When the original document is in another language, the receiving organisation may need a certified translation so that the qualification details can be read and assessed in the required language.
The translation should reproduce the meaningful information shown on the original document, including the qualification title, awarding institution, dates and other visible wording, while also accounting for stamps, seals, signatures or annotations where relevant.
Important distinction
Translating a diploma explains what the document says. It does not by itself determine whether the qualification is equivalent to a particular UK degree, grade or professional qualification.
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University applications
When an institution needs to read an overseas academic qualification.
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Employment
When an employer asks for translated evidence of education or training.
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Official applications
When a foreign-language qualification forms part of a formal document set.
Translation or equivalency?
Know Which Service Your Application Actually Requires
A translated diploma and a qualification assessment are different things.
A diploma translation provides the translated content of your certificate. If the receiving organisation also wants confirmation of how your overseas qualification compares with a UK qualification, that is a separate assessment. Check the organisation's instructions before submitting your documents.
Academic documents
Documents Often Submitted With a Diploma
Academic applications frequently involve more than one document. Sending the full set together can make it easier to confirm exactly what needs translating.
Diploma
The main certificate confirming completion of a qualification.
Degree certificate
Undergraduate, postgraduate or other higher-education award certificates.
Academic transcript
A record of subjects, modules, grades or results.
Diploma supplement
Additional information describing the qualification and programme.
Professional certificate
Certificates relating to professional training or qualifications.
Supporting academic letters
Institutional letters or certificates included with an application.
How it works
Three Steps to Your Diploma Translation
Send your diploma online, and it will be assigned for professional translation before the completed document is carefully checked and prepared for delivery.
Translator assignment
Your document is assigned for professional translation using the relevant language pair and academic-document context.
Translation and quality check
The completed translation is checked for names, dates, visible document details and formatting before delivery.
Prepare your document
What to Check Before Sending Your Diploma
A clear and complete source document helps ensure that all relevant information can be translated accurately.
The full document is visible
Do not crop certificate edges, footnotes, registration details or signatures.
The image is readable
Names, dates, stamps and smaller text should be clear enough to inspect.
Every relevant side is included
Upload the reverse as well when it contains text, stamps or official information.
Check the recipient's instructions
Tell the translation team if a university or authority has given specific requirements.
Related documents are ready
Include your transcript or diploma supplement if those documents also require translation.
Delivery options
Choose the Turnaround That Fits Your Deadline
Choose standard or express certified translation depending on your deadline, with additional document services available when required.
Standard Certification
Suitable when you have time before your submission deadline, with an estimated turnaround of 2–3 working days.
Express Certification
For tighter deadlines, express certification is available with an estimated turnaround of 12–24 hours.
Additional Document Services
Optional document services include:
Regular post
£8.99
Extra certified copy
£5.00
Notarial certification
£50.00
Quality checks
Small Details Matter on Academic Documents
A diploma contains information that may be used to identify both the holder and the qualification. That makes careful handling of names, dates and formal document wording particularly important.
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Names and personal details
Spelling and transliteration should remain consistent with the supplied source information.
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Dates and qualification information
Award dates, study information and qualification titles need careful checking.
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Institutional wording
University, faculty, department and award terminology should be translated in context.
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Stamps, seals and formatting
Visible official markings and the source-document structure should be accounted for clearly.
Before submission
Common Problems to Avoid
A few checks before ordering can prevent unnecessary questions or delays later.
Uploading a cropped certificate
Important wording, seals or identifiers may sit near the document edges.
Forgetting the reverse side
Some diplomas contain official information or stamps on the back.
Sending only the diploma when a transcript is also requested
Check the recipient's document list so that the complete academic set is prepared.
Assuming notarisation is automatically required
Additional certification depends on the receiving organisation's instructions.
Leaving a deadline until the final day
Confirm the appropriate delivery option before committing to your submission date.
Where it may be used
Diploma Translation for Education, Work and Formal Applications
Different organisations request academic documents for different reasons. Always follow the instructions supplied by the organisation receiving your translation.
Further study
Universities and colleges may ask applicants to provide readable translations of overseas diplomas or other academic records.
Employment
Employers or recruitment teams may request translated evidence of a qualification when reviewing overseas academic credentials.
Official document sets
A diploma may also form part of a wider application containing transcripts, identity records or other supporting evidence.
Questions about diploma translation
Frequently Asked Questions
Check the receiving organisation's own instructions whenever it specifies a particular certification or submission format.
When do I need a certified translation of my diploma?
You may need one when your diploma is in a language the receiving university, employer or authority cannot accept as submitted. The organisation handling your application should confirm whether a certified translation is required.
Can my diploma and academic transcript be translated together?
Yes. Diplomas and academic transcripts can be translated together. If both documents are required for the same application, send the complete set so the translation requirements can be reviewed together.
What should I upload?
Upload a clear and complete scan or photograph of the diploma. Include the reverse side if it contains text, stamps or other information, and provide any instructions supplied by the organisation receiving the translation.
How long does diploma translation take?
Standard certification has an estimated turnaround of 2–3 working days, while express certification is available with an estimated turnaround of 12–24 hours. Availability can depend on the document and language pair.
Will stamps and seals on my diploma be taken into account?
Yes. Visible information such as stamps, seals, names, dates and other document details can be represented appropriately in the translation and checked as part of the completed document.
Do I always need a notarised diploma translation?
No. The required certification level depends on the organisation receiving your documents. The website offers notarial certification as an optional service, so check the recipient's requirements before adding it.
Is a diploma translation the same as a qualification equivalency assessment?
No. Translation communicates the content of the diploma in another language. An equivalency assessment separately considers how an overseas qualification compares with another education system or qualification framework.
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Upload a clear copy of your diploma and include any instructions from the university, employer or authority that will receive the translation.