Certified Diploma & Academic Transcript Translation
UK universities, professional bodies, the UK-ENIC and employers assessing overseas qualifications often require certified English translations of academic diplomas and transcripts. FastCert provides complete, certified academic translations suitable for university admissions, study visas, professional registration and credential evaluation. We pay careful attention to course titles, grading systems and academic terminology to ensure your qualifications are presented clearly and consistently.
When you need a certified academic translation
A certified translation of an academic diploma or transcript is required in a number of situations: applying to a UK university or postgraduate programme when your original qualification is in a foreign language; applying for a Student visa (formerly Tier 4) where educational credentials must be verified; submitting documents to UK-ENIC (formerly UK NARIC) for an overseas qualification comparison statement; applying for a professional registration that requires verification of academic credentials (such as GMC, NMC, GPC, HCPC or other regulated professions); and applying for a job in the UK where an employer requires evidence of your overseas qualification in English.
Academic translations are also needed when transferring credits between institutions, applying for funding or scholarships that require verified academic records, and for visa applications where qualifications form part of the supporting evidence.
What we translate
We translate all types of academic credentials and supporting documents including: degree and diploma certificates (bachelor, master, doctoral and professional degrees); academic transcripts (full grade records for all years of study, including module or course names, credit values and grades); diploma supplements (the document issued alongside European degrees describing the qualification content and grading system); certificates of enrolment, completion or attendance; letters from universities or colleges confirming qualification or graduation; and school-leaving certificates and final examination results.
We translate documents from universities and educational institutions worldwide. If your institution used a grading system that differs significantly from UK standards, we can include a brief explanatory note about the scale in the translation.
Accuracy in academic terminology
Academic documents require precise translation of subject names, faculty titles and institutional designations. A "Licenciatura" in Spanish or Portuguese, a "Diplom" in German, an "Ingenieur" in French or a "Kandidat Nauk" in Russian each have specific meanings in the context of higher education, and their translation must reflect the level and nature of the qualification accurately.
We work with translators who have academic or specialist knowledge relevant to the source language and country. Course titles are translated consistently throughout the transcript, and we use established English equivalents where they exist (such as "Medicine" for "Medicina" or "Civil Engineering" for "Génie Civil").
What universities expect from a certified academic translation
UK universities and admissions services typically expect a certified academic translation to include the complete content of the original document (all pages and all fields), a clear layout that mirrors the original structure, a signed statement from the translator or translation company confirming accuracy and competence, and the translator's contact details or company name and the date of certification.
UCAS and university admissions teams do not usually require notarised translations. A certified translation from a professional translation company is the standard accepted format. If your specific university or programme has a different requirement, share it with us before we start.
Study visas and UK-ENIC
If you are applying for a UK Student visa, your educational sponsor (the university) will typically confirm the qualification directly. However, you may still need certified translations of supporting documents as part of the visa application, or for the university's own admissions process prior to receiving a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies).
UK-ENIC processes qualification comparison statements for overseas qualifications. If you are submitting your diploma and transcript to UK-ENIC, a certified English translation is required alongside the original. We prepare translations in the standard format suitable for UK-ENIC submission.
How it works and pricing
1. Scan all pages of your diploma and transcript, including any diploma supplement. 2. Upload via our secure quote form. 3. Receive a fixed price and delivery date within a few hours. 4. Pay online and confirm your order. 5. Receive your certified translation by email, ready for submission.
Pricing starts from £28 per page, including the certificate of accuracy. Full transcripts spanning multiple pages are priced per page. We provide a combined price for diploma and transcript together. Standard delivery is 24 to 48 hours. Multi-page transcripts may take two to three business days.
Academic translation highlights
- Suitable for UK universities, UK-ENIC and professional bodies
- Complete translation of diploma and transcript, all pages
- Accurate course names and grading system terminology
- Pricing from £28 per page — combined rate for full packs
- Standard delivery 24–48 hours
- Experience with qualifications from universities worldwide
- Explanatory notes on grading scales available
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to translate both my diploma certificate and my transcript?
This depends on the authority. Many universities and professional bodies ask for both, as the diploma confirms the award and the transcript shows the full subject and grade record. If you are unsure, we recommend translating both together to avoid having to reorder later. We offer combined pricing for the full set.
Can you maintain the original layout of the transcript?
We produce a clear, well-organised certified translation that reflects the content and structure of the original. We do not graphically replicate the original design (which would be a desktop publishing task beyond translation), but all content appears in a logical, readable order. This is the standard expected by universities and most professional bodies.
My degree title in English is different from a direct translation of the original name. Which do you use?
We translate the original degree title accurately and consistently. Where an established English equivalent exists (for example, "Licentiate in Medicine" for certain Latin titles, or "Master of Engineering" for specific European designations), we use it and can note the original in brackets. Where no established equivalent exists, we translate directly and accurately.
Do you translate for UK-ENIC submissions?
Yes. We prepare certified translations suitable for UK-ENIC (formerly UK NARIC) qualification comparison submissions. Include all pages of the diploma and transcript in your upload for the most complete result.
How long does a transcript translation take?
A single-page diploma certificate is typically ready within 24 hours. A full academic transcript spanning four to ten pages may take two to three business days, depending on content density and language pair. Contact us with your document for a realistic timeline and quote.
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