Academic Transcript Translation in Dubai & Abu Dhabi
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For anyone migrating to Dubai or Abu Dhabi for education or professional purposes, it is essential for them to translate their academic documents—grade sheets, certificates, and university transcripts from a language to Arabic—from a sworn translator or a licensed translator approved by UAE authorities.
Is an academic transcript necessary? If it is, what are the requirements, and how is the translation process done in Abu Dhabi or Dubai? Let’s look into it.
What is academic transcript translation?
An academic transcript shows the courses taken, grades achieved, and degrees earned by an individual. Academic transcript translation involves not just translating words from one language to another but also accurately conveying grading scales, course titles, and institutional formatting in the targeted language while maintaining legal authenticity. Academic transcript translation of documents must be done by a certified translator licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice so that it can be legally recognized by UAE entities such as universities, employers, and government bodies.
Why Academic Transcript Translation Is Essential in the UAE
The academic certificate should be translated to Arabic with a certified legal translation agency or a translator approved by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ). Academic transcripts are required when applying to a foreign nation or universities, for professional licensing, scholarship applications, immigration, visa applications, and other government and regulatory requirements.
Visa and residency applications: When applying for employment, study, or residence visas, applicants must submit verified educational records in Arabic or English.
- Academic equivalency – The UAE Ministry of Education requires translated and attested transcripts for evaluating foreign degrees or granting equivalency certificates
- Professional licensing – Councils and authorities (such as healthcare or engineering boards) require Arabic or English translations of academic qualifications to issue licenses.
- Employment purposes: employers use translated transcripts to verify credentials before hiring foreign-trained candidates.
- Higher education admissions—Universities demand translated transcripts for enrollment or credit transfer from non-English/Arabic institutions.
How is the translation process done?
Every translation process follows these steps for translating documents in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
- Document submission – The applicant submits the original or a certified copy of the transcript for translation.
- Attestation of documents —The document is first authenticated by the Ministry of Education in the issuing country, followed by the UAE Embassy, and finally by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
- Certified Translation by a sworn translator —The documents are translated to Arabic or English by a certified translator who is approved by the UAE Ministry of Justice.
- Certification and notarization — After translation, the document is stamped with the translator’s seal or is notarized for official use.
- Delivery — The translated copy of documents is delivered after double-checking errors and faults.
Index Legal Translation—Best choice for translating your academic transcripts in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Professionals and students in Dubai and Abu Dhabi require academic transcript translation to gain acceptance from local authorities and institutions. Thus, translating to Arabic by a certified Ministry of Justice accredited translator is necessary.
At Index Legal Translation, our certified translator has the experience and expertise in covering academic transcript translation with accuracy and precision, trusted by clients from business, legal, and individual sectors. Contact us for your academic transcript translation.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What documents are required for transcript translation in the UAE?
For academic transcript translation, you will need the original clear copies of academic transcripts, degree certificates, passport copy, UAE visa copy, and Emirates ID copy.
2. How to find a UAE approved sworn translator near me?
You can find licensed and certified sworn translators near you by checking on Google or other relevant sites. Always look for the website for the service information and other relevant details you can get. You can contact Index Legal Translation, a legal translation agency in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, for the best legal translation services.
3. What is the transcript attestation process for the UAE?
Attestation is the process that authenticates the legal validity of your documents. For academic transcript translation, attestation is done by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
4. How long does certified transcript translation and attestation take?
The process of translation and attestation usually takes 2-3 days, but it can be prolonged depending on the document.
5. What common translation mistakes cause UAE rejections?
The common mistakes often caused by translation are misinterpretation, overlooking technical terminology, poor proofreading and editing, and lack of cultural understanding.