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Arabic Translation for UK University Admissions
Thousands of Arabic-speaking students apply to UK universities each year, and most institutions require certified English translations of all academic documents issued in Arabic. Whether you are applying through UCAS, submitting a postgraduate application directly, or entering through clearing, we provide translations accepted by every UK university.
UK universities ask for certified English translations of every document not in English as part of admissions. For applicants from the 22 Arab League countries, that usually means degree certificates, academic transcripts, secondary school diplomas and personal statements. Russell Group universities in particular check documents closely and expect translations that reflect grading systems, credit hours and institutional accreditation accurately. Our translators know academic paperwork from universities throughout the Arab world, including institutions whose official documents mix Arabic with English or with French.
Documents UK Universities Need Translated
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Degree Certificates
Certified translation of Arabic degree certificates (Shahadat) from universities across the Arab world, with accurate rendering of degree titles, classifications, and conferring institution details.
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Academic Transcripts
Full translation of Arabic transcripts including course names, credit hours, grades, GPA, and any annotations. We accurately convert Arabic grading scales for UK university understanding.
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Secondary School Diplomas
Translation of Arabic secondary school certificates such as the Tawjihi, Thanawiyya Amma, or Baccalaureate, required for undergraduate admissions and UCAS applications.
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Personal Statements & Reference Letters
Professional translation of Arabic personal statements and academic reference letters, preserving the tone and intent of the original text for admissions committees.
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Passport & Identity Documents
Certified translation of Arabic passports and national identity cards required for enrolment, student finance applications, and CAS number issuance.
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Acceptance Standards
- A professional translator must produce the translation (not the applicant or a relative)
- The translator must sign to confirm the translation faithfully and accurately reflects the Arabic original
- Translator's full name, qualifications, and contact details must appear on the certified translation
- The translation must be dated and signed by the translator
- Original Arabic documents should be available for verification if requested by the university
Four Simple Steps
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Send Us Your Files
Scan or photograph your Arabic academic documents and upload them through our quote form. We accept degree certificates, transcripts, diplomas, and reference letters.
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Receive Your Quote
We review your documents and provide an instant quote. We offer competitive rates for academic documents, with discounts available for multiple documents.
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Professional Translation
A native Arabic translator with academic expertise translates your documents, ensuring correct rendering of grading systems, degree titles, and institutional terminology.
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Certified & Delivered
Your certified translations are delivered by email (PDF) and optional Royal Mail post. Turnaround from same day for urgent UCAS deadlines to 2-3 business days standard.
UK Universities We Work With Most
- Russell Group Universities (Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, UCL, Edinburgh, Manchester)
- UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service)
- UK ENIC (formerly NARIC) for qualification recognition
- Student Loans Company (SLC) for student finance applications
- Postgraduate admissions offices across all UK universities
Questions and Answers
Do UK universities accept certified translations of Arabic academic documents?
Yes. Every UK university accepts certified translations from a professional translation service. The translation must include a dated certification statement that confirms accuracy and gives the translator's credentials. Ours are accepted by every UK university, Russell Group institutions included.
How do you handle different Arabic grading systems?
Our translators are experienced with grading systems from across the Arab world, including percentage-based systems (common in Egypt and the Levant), GPA-based systems (common in the Gulf), and letter-grade systems. We translate grades exactly as they appear on the original document and can include explanatory notes about the grading scale if required by the university.
Can you translate documents for UCAS deadlines?
Yes. For an urgent UCAS application we can deliver on the same day or the following day. Demand for Arabic academic translation peaks around the UCAS deadlines in January and June, so we recommend sending your documents as early as possible. If it is urgent, call 0800 193 8888.
Do you translate documents from all Arab countries' universities?
Yes, we translate academic documents from universities across all 22 Arab League countries, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman. Our translators are familiar with the specific terminology and formatting used by institutions in each country.
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