Academic Transcript Translation for UK University Applications

International students applying to UK universities are usually asked for a translated academic transcript alongside their certificates. Admissions teams read hundreds of them, and a clear, accurate translation makes yours easy to assess.

What a transcript translation must cover

• every module or course title, translated consistently;
• credits, hours and grades exactly as on the original;
• the grading scale printed on the document, if there is one;
• signatures, stamps and dates of issue.

Should grades be converted?

No. A certified translation reproduces grades as they appear. Converting them to UK classifications is the job of the university or Ecctis, not the translator.

Timing your application

Transcripts can run to several pages, so order the translation as soon as you have the final document. Espresso Translations (espressotranslations.co.uk) delivers certified transcript translations in 24 to 48 hours at £30 per page (up to 250 words), across more than 150 languages. Every translation is proofread by a second linguist under its ISO 17100 certification.

Tips

• Request your transcript from your university in the official format first.
• Translate the certificate and transcript together.
• Keep the PDF, as most UCAS and university portals accept uploads.