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Certified Academic Transcript Translation in Ireland

Applying through the CAO, accepting a postgraduate offer, or having a foreign degree assessed by NARIC Ireland? Each one needs an official certified academic transcript translation — a complete, accurate English version of your transcript of records, issued with a signed Certificate of Accuracy. Our accredited, native and human translators render every module title, ECTS credit and grade exactly as issued — never re-scaled — so university transcript translation for Trinity, UCD, DCU and University of Galway reads precisely the way an admissions officer expects.

It's handled entirely online, so wherever you are in Ireland — Dublin, Cork, Galway or Limerick — you upload once and we do the rest, securely and in strict confidence. With express and same-day options built around CAO and intake deadlines, your certified translation lands upload-ready — grades intact, nothing lost in translation.

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6,200+Transcripts translated for Ireland
100%University & QQI/NARIC acceptance
24–48hStandard turnaround · same-day available
90+Languages — native, human translators
4.9★Verified review average

Accepted by the Irish institutions that decide academic & professional applications

Irish Universities & Colleges CAO Applications QQI NARIC Ireland Medical Council & NMBI Engineers Ireland Teaching Council & CORU DFA Apostille Irish Employers

Certified transcript translation for students and professionals in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and across Ireland — a fast, secure and fully online service, so there's no need to search for a translator near you or visit an office.

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What a Certified Academic Transcript Translation Is — and Why It Isn't Recognition

The single most useful thing to understand before you order: in Ireland, translation and qualification recognition are two separate steps — and getting that distinction right is where most transcript translations quietly fail.

A certified academic transcript translation is a complete, accurate English rendering of your transcript of records, issued with a signed Certificate of Accuracy from a qualified, professional translator. That signed declaration is what gives it official standing — it names a traceable, ITIA-affiliated translator and reproduces every element of the original: your institution, programme, module titles, ECTS credits, grades, classification and the registrar's seal.

Crucially, your results are rendered exactly as awarded — never rounded, re-scaled or "converted" to an Irish grade. Deciding whether your degree maps onto NFQ Level 7, 8 or 9 is the job of NARIC Ireland (part of Quality and Qualifications Ireland), not the translator. Converting marks is one of the fastest routes to a rejected application across Irish admissions and recognition desks.

When a regulator such as the Medical Council, NMBI or Engineers Ireland — or an institution abroad — needs extra assurance, your translation can be notarised by an Irish Notary Public or apostilled by the Department of Foreign Affairs. We tell you upfront which level your application actually needs, so you order what's correct and nothing you don't.

What admissions teams check

The five things that decide acceptance

✓ Signed Certificate of Accuracy

A dated declaration from a named, qualified translator.

✓ Grades left exactly as issued

Marks, GPA and classification — never re-scaled or converted.

✓ Accurate academic terminology

Module titles, credits and ECTS rendered correctly.

✓ Page-for-page layout

Mirrored so a reviewer can check every line side by side.

✓ The right level of certification

Certified, notarised or apostilled — matched to your authority.

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Not sure whether you need certified, notarised or apostilled? We'll tell you before you pay.
Where it's required

Which Irish Applications Actually Need a Transcript Translation?

A transcript in another language sits between you and almost every academic and professional door in Ireland. Here's where a certified transcript translation is required — and what each authority checks.

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University & CAO Admissions

Irish universities and the CAO assess prior study from the transcript itself, so university transcript translation must render every module, credit and grade accurately enough to judge your level at a glance.

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QQI & NARIC Ireland Recognition

Before NARIC Ireland can compare your qualification to an Irish award, it needs a faithful certified translation for QQI — grades and credits intact — so the comparability statement is based on your real results.

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Professional Body Registration

The Medical Council, NMBI, Engineers Ireland, the Teaching Council and CORU verify your training from the transcript — where precise subject names and clinical or technical hours decide registration.

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Employment & Recruitment

Irish employers and recruiters request a certified transcript translation to confirm a qualification for a corporate or business role — a clean, official document clears the verification stage.

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Postgraduate & PhD Applications

Master's and PhD admissions weigh your classification and research modules closely, so an accurate degree transcript translation of your final-year results can directly shape an offer.

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Student Visas & Erasmus Transfers

Student-visa files and Erasmus or credit-transfer applications rely on your transcript to prove prior study — so mark sheet translation and module equivalence must read cleanly.

Tell us your authority — university, CAO, QQI/NARIC or a professional body — and we'll match the exact format they accept.
Languages & the human factor

Certified Academic Transcript Translation in 90+ Languages, Matched to Your Education System

For an Irish reviewer to trust your record, the translation must respect the education system behind it. A grading scale read wrong or an ECTS credit dropped quietly distorts how your studies are judged. We match every transcript to a native, bilingual specialist who knows its system — so your Polish, Chinese or Arabic transcript translation reads accurately, first time.

Polish
124,000+ speakers
Romanian
Same-day available
Ukrainian
Priority turnaround
Arabic
All dialects
Hindi
+ regional scripts
Chinese
Mandarin
Portuguese
Brazilian community
Spanish
Latin America
Lithuanian
Established community
+80 more — multilingual
Your language above — or one of 80+ others? We'll confirm and quote in minutes.
Our process

How to Get Your Transcript Translated in Ireland

Translating a transcript is detailed work — dozens of modules, grades and credits across several pages. Our acceptance rate comes from a second specialist who checks every line after the first draft, catching the inconsistencies that make admissions teams hesitate. Here's the fast, four-step path.

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Send us your transcript

Upload a clear scan of every page via the form, WhatsApp or email. We confirm the language, authority and page count, then send a clear, per-page quote in minutes.

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A subject specialist translates

A native, ITIA-affiliated, human translator who understands your country's education system renders every module, credit and grade — faithfully, page-for-page.

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A second reviewer checks every line

An independent reviewer confirms each grade is preserved exactly, module titles are accurate and no credit or page is missing — then it's certified.

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You receive an upload-ready PDF

Your signed certified transcript translation arrives in 24–48 hours, formatted for direct upload to CAO, PAC, university and professional-body portals — posted hard copy on request.

That second-reviewer step is why Irish admissions offices accept our transcripts without sending them back — your application is judged on your real results, never a mistranslated module.

Racing a CAO or intake deadline? See your certified transcript delivered in as little as 4–6 hours.
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Academic Transcript Translation Sample — See a Certified Copy Before You Order

An official transcript translation mirrors your original line for line, with grades preserved exactly as awarded and credits presented cleanly against the ECTS system. Here's the shape yours will take — from real examples we've handled.

Sample 01 · Poland

CERTIFIED
InstitutionUniv. of Warsaw
ProgrammeBSc Computer Science
Algorithms5.0 (bardzo dobry)
ECTS credits180
ClassificationVery Good
Grade rendered exactly as issued — never converted.
Polish → English
university admission · NARIC

Sample 02 · China

CERTIFIED
InstitutionFudan University
ProgrammeBEng Civil Eng.
Structures88 / 100
GPA3.6 / 4.0
Credits160
Module titles matched to true engineering equivalents.
Chinese → English
Engineers Ireland · postgrad

Sample 03 · Brazil

CERTIFIED
InstitutionUniv. de São Paulo
ProgrammeNursing (Licenciatura)
Clinical hours1,200
Média final8.7 / 10
Credits240
Clinical hours preserved — decisive for NMBI.
Portuguese → English
NMBI registration
See exactly what you'll receive — ask for a free, no-obligation sample layout of your own transcript.
Your deliverables

What You Receive With Every Certified Transcript Translation

No surprises and nothing missing — here's precisely what lands in your inbox, secure and upload-ready, with every certified academic transcript translation we deliver in Ireland.

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Every page, fully translated

All modules, grades, credits and classification rendered in full — nothing summarised or skipped.

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Signed Certificate of Accuracy

A dated declaration from a named, qualified translator that makes your transcript official and verifiable.

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Grades preserved exactly

Marks, GPA and classification reproduced precisely as awarded, original scale noted — never converted.

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Secure, upload-ready file

A tamper-evident, confidential PDF sized and named for direct submission to Irish portals.

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Posted or sealed copy on request

A wet-ink hard copy posted anywhere in Ireland, or a sealed envelope when required.

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Notary & apostille on demand

Add Irish Notary Public certification or a DFA apostille whenever your transcript heads abroad.

Everything above is included as standard — your quote covers it all, upfront.
Clear, per-page pricing

Certified Transcript Translation Cost in Ireland

A transcript usually runs to several pages, so we price per page rather than a vague flat fee — a short one-page record never subsidises a ten-page degree. Every figure below is an all-in estimate, and your final price is confirmed and sent to you before any work begins.

Standard

€40 /page

24–48h delivery · affordable & accredited

✓ Certified translation + Certificate of Accuracy
✓ Upload-ready PDF delivery
✓ Grades preserved exactly
✓ Free revision guarantee
Choose Standard
Most popular

Same-Day · Express

€70 /page

Delivered within 4–6 hours · urgent & priority

✓ Everything in Standard
✓ Priority translator assignment
✓ Express same-day turnaround
✓ WhatsApp delivery option
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Certified + Notarised

€120 +

For professional bodies & use abroad

✓ Certified translation
✓ Irish Notary Public certification
✓ DFA apostille on request
✓ Embassy-approved chain
Choose Notarised
💬 Your final price is sent to you before we start any work. The exact cost depends on your document type, page count and certification requirements — so nothing begins until you've seen and approved the price.

Translating your transcript and degree certificate together keeps names consistent and earns a more competitive rate.

Your final price is confirmed before any work starts — no per-word surprises, ever.
The difference

What Really Decides Acceptance in Ireland

Any service can put your transcript into English. Far fewer grasp that an Irish university or regulator judges it on the accuracy of its grades, credits and course names — and fewer still preserve your results faithfully instead of quietly "converting" them.

100%

Grades preserved, never converted

Rendered exactly as awarded, original scale noted. Assessing equivalence is NARIC's job — we never blur that line.

6,200+

Transcripts we know cold

From Bologna-system degrees to GPA and 10-point scales — yours won't be unfamiliar territory.

ITIA

Real, named, qualified translators

No anonymous stamps — every translation carries an accredited translator's name, the accountability Irish authorities insist on.

24h

Built around admission deadlines

CAO dates don't move. Standard turnaround is 24–48 hours, with fast same-day when you're racing a deadline.

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We carry the risk, not you

If an institution ever queries your translation, we revise and reissue free — it isn't finished until it's accepted.

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Your records stay private

Encrypted, access-controlled, confidential and deleted after delivery — fully GDPR-compliant.

Work with translators who understand your education system — and Ireland's.
An honest comparison

How to Compare Transcript Translation Services in Ireland

What decides acceptance IrelandTranslations.ie Global platforms Freelancers
Accepted by universities & QQI/NARICSometimes
Grades preserved, never convertedExtra provider
Second-reviewer accuracy check
Free revision if queried
Clear, per-page pricingPer-wordVaries
Same-day, urgent deliverySometimesDepends
Choose certified work that's accepted — not cheap work that gets queried.
In their own words

What Students & Professionals Across Ireland Say

Every review below is from someone who trusted us with the transcript behind a university, recognition or professional application in Ireland — and got on with their life once it was accepted.

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Google
★★★★★

“My Polish transcript was accepted by UCD admissions on the first try — every module and grade matched my original exactly.”

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Aleksandra K.
CAO applicant · Dublin
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Trustpilot
★★★★★

“Needed a certified translation for NARIC Ireland urgently. Same-day delivery, grades kept intact, recognition explained clearly.”

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Li W.
Engineer · NARIC recognition
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Google
★★★★★

“Clinical hours on my nursing transcript were preserved perfectly for NMBI. Notarisation handled in-house — one provider, no chasing.”

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Mariana C.
Nurse · NMBI registration
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Google
★★★★★

“Translated my degree transcript and certificate together for a master's at Trinity. Names consistent, upload-ready, accepted first time.”

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Rahul S.
Postgrad · Trinity College
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Google
★★★★★

“My Polish transcript was accepted by UCD admissions on the first try — every module and grade matched my original exactly.”

AK
Aleksandra K.
CAO applicant · Dublin
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Trustpilot
★★★★★

“Needed a certified translation for NARIC Ireland urgently. Same-day delivery, grades kept intact, recognition explained clearly.”

LW
Li W.
Engineer · NARIC recognition
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Google
★★★★★

“Clinical hours on my nursing transcript were preserved perfectly for NMBI. Notarisation handled in-house — one provider, no chasing.”

MC
Mariana C.
Nurse · NMBI registration
G
Google
★★★★★

“Translated my degree transcript and certificate together for a master's at Trinity. Names consistent, upload-ready, accepted first time.”

RS
Rahul S.
Postgrad · Trinity College
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Trustpilot
★★★★★

“My Ukrainian transcript was ready in 24 hours for University of Galway. Every ECTS credit was preserved exactly — no queries at all.”

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Oksana P.
Undergraduate · Galway
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Google
★★★★★

“Certified translation of my Arabic transcript for the Medical Council. Subject names and hours were spot-on — approved with no follow-up.”

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Ahmed B.
Doctor · Medical Council
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Google
★★★★★

“Portuguese transcript translated for Teaching Council registration. Clear, accurate and delivered same day when my deadline moved up.”

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Beatriz F.
Teacher · Teaching Council
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Trustpilot
★★★★★

“Used them for my Lithuanian transcript for an Erasmus transfer to DCU. Faithful, professional and genuinely helpful throughout.”

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Tomas V.
Erasmus · DCU
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Trustpilot
★★★★★

“My Ukrainian transcript was ready in 24 hours for University of Galway. Every ECTS credit was preserved exactly — no queries at all.”

OP
Oksana P.
Undergraduate · Galway
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Google
★★★★★

“Certified translation of my Arabic transcript for the Medical Council. Subject names and hours were spot-on — approved with no follow-up.”

AB
Ahmed B.
Doctor · Medical Council
G
Google
★★★★★

“Portuguese transcript translated for Teaching Council registration. Clear, accurate and delivered same day when my deadline moved up.”

BF
Beatriz F.
Teacher · Teaching Council
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Trustpilot
★★★★★

“Used them for my Lithuanian transcript for an Erasmus transfer to DCU. Faithful, professional and genuinely helpful throughout.”

TV
Tomas V.
Erasmus · DCU
Join thousands whose transcripts were accepted first time across Ireland.
Good questions, answered

Translating Your Transcript for Ireland: Common Questions

Will you convert my grades to the Irish system?

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No — and that's deliberate. We translate your grades exactly as awarded and note the original scale, but never re-scale or convert them. Judging Irish equivalence is the role of the institution or NARIC Ireland; a translator doing it is a common cause of rejection.

Is a certified translation the same as NARIC recognition?

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No — two separate steps. We provide the certified English translation; NARIC Ireland (part of QQI) then assesses how your qualification compares to an Irish award. You normally need the translation first.

Will Irish universities and the CAO accept your translations?

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Yes. Accepted by Irish universities, colleges, the CAO and professional bodies. Each carries a signed Certificate of Accuracy and is laid out page-for-page against your original — exactly what admissions teams need.

How fast is it, and how is it priced?

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Priced per page from €40 with 24–48h delivery and a free revision guarantee. Same-day, express delivery (about 4–6 hours) is €70 per page. You always see the full cost, confirmed before any work starts.

Can you do it online, or do I need a translator near me?

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Fully online and remote. Wherever you are in Ireland, upload a clear scan and receive certified PDFs by email, with posted hard copies on request — no need to find a translator near you or visit an office.

Can you translate my degree certificate or notarise for a professional body?

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Yes — degree certificates, diplomas, mark sheets and module descriptors are certified to the same standard from 90+ languages. For the NMBI, Medical Council or Engineers Ireland, or use abroad, we add Notary Public certification and a DFA apostille in-house.
Still unsure what your specific application needs? Ask us directly — no obligation.
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Translate Your Academic Transcript for Ireland — Estimated Quote in 15 Minutes

An admission, a registration or a job offer can hinge on whether your transcript reads accurately in English — grades intact, modules clear, nothing lost. That's what we take off your plate, and why 6,200+ transcripts have been accepted by Irish institutions on first submission.

Upload your transcript now and a clear, all-in estimate comes back within 15 minutes — or talk it through with a translator first. You'll know the cost and turnaround before you commit a cent, with express and same-day delivery on hand for a CAO or intake deadline.

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✓ Every grade and credit checked twice before delivery ✓ Free correction if any institution queries it ✓ Delivered in 24–48 hours, same-day on request