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Sworn Diploma and Transcript Translation into German

Your degree certificate, transcript or school qualifications translated into German and signed by a sworn translator, for recognition, work and study.

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A sworn diploma and transcript translation into German is often the first document in a recognition (Anerkennung) application. VisaDocTranslation translates UK degree certificates, transcripts, Diploma Supplements and school qualifications into German, signed by a sworn translator (beeidigter or ermächtigter Übersetzer), within 2 working days.

Professional recognition rarely stops at the degree: you'll often need employment document translations to show your experience and, for some professions, a police certificate translation.

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Germany

Sworn translation into German

Price: £48.00 per page
Same-day rush: Not available — a translator reviews and signs every page
Delivery: Up to 2 working days
Translated into: German
Signed by: A sworn translator
Revisions: 2 free revisions per document

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Do I need a sworn translation of my degree for Germany?

It depends on who is asking. The ZAB, which issues statements of comparability, accepts English-language documents without translation, but bodies that recognise regulated professions, vocational recognition offices, employers and some universities ask for a sworn German translation. Check the document list first.

Recognition in Germany is split between many bodies, each with its own rules. A degree going to the ZAB for a statement of comparability (Zeugnisbewertung) may not need translating at all, while the same degree submitted for a licence to practise as a doctor, teacher or engineer often does. Read the checklist, then translate only what it asks for. A sworn translation you didn't need is the one piece of German bureaucracy you can opt out of.

Which academic documents do German recognition bodies want translated?

Typically the degree certificate, the full transcript or Diploma Supplement, and sometimes school-leaving qualifications and professional registration documents. The exact list comes from the body handling your application.

If you use the anabin database to check how your university and degree are classified, that will also tell you something about what to submit. Send us everything the recognition body lists, and we'll translate each document in full.

Degree certificates (bachelor's, master's, doctorate)
Transcripts, the Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR) or Diploma Supplement
A level, GCSE and Scottish Highers certificates for university admission
Professional registration or good-standing certificates
Vocational qualifications and apprenticeship certificates

Does an EU Blue Card need a translated degree?

The EU Blue Card requires a degree that is recognised in Germany or comparable to a German degree. The degree itself may not need translating, but proving comparability can involve documents that do, so check with the mission or Ausländerbehörde.

If your university and degree are listed in anabin as comparable, that may be enough; otherwise a ZAB statement of comparability is the usual route. Regulated professions need full professional recognition, which is where sworn translations most often come in. We translate the documents; the comparability decision is for the authorities.

The Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) works on a similar basis: a qualification recognised or comparable in Germany is the starting point, with points for experience, language skills and other factors. The official Make it in Germany portal lists the current requirements for each route.

How do UK grades and degree classes appear in a German translation?

They are translated exactly as stated, for example "Upper Second-Class Honours", with the original grading terms preserved. We don't convert UK grades to the German scale; that's done by the recognition body or university.

UK degree classes have no direct German equivalent, so the translation describes them faithfully and leaves the conversion to the people whose job it is. German universities often use a conversion formula for foreign grades, and the statement of comparability comes from the ZAB in Bonn. We stay out of the arithmetic and get the words right.

How do I order a sworn translation of my diploma and transcript?

Upload clear scans of each document on our quote form, choose Germany and tell us which body it's for. It costs £48.00 per page and is completed within 2 working days.

Transcripts can run to several pages, so check whether the body wants the full transcript or just a summary page before you upload. If the body asks for an apostille, note that UK degree certificates generally need certifying by a solicitor or notary before the FCDO will apostille them; our apostille translation page has more. Start on the online quote form.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sworn Diploma and Transcript Translation into German

Does the ZAB need a German translation of my UK degree?

The ZAB accepts documents in English without a translation for its statement of comparability. Use its pre-check to confirm what your application needs.

Which bodies are most likely to ask for a sworn translation?

Bodies recognising regulated professions such as medicine, nursing and teaching, vocational recognition offices, some universities, and some employers.

Do you convert my grades to the German system?

No. Grades and degree classes are translated as written. Any conversion is done by the recognition body or university.

Can you translate a Higher Education Achievement Report?

Yes. HEARs, Diploma Supplements and transcripts are translated in full, however many pages they run to.

How much does a sworn degree translation into German cost?

£48.00 per page, charged in pounds sterling. A degree certificate is usually one page; transcripts vary.

How long does it take?

Up to 2 working days. There's no rush option, because a sworn translator completes and signs every translation.

Do I need an apostille on my degree certificate?

Some bodies ask for one. UK degree certificates generally need certifying by a solicitor or notary first, then the FCDO issues the apostille. We don't issue apostilles.

Will a German university accept your translation?

Requirements vary between universities and recognition bodies. Many accept English documents as they are, so check their admissions requirements before ordering.