Academic translation services for papers and credentials
Research translated by field specialists for publication; diplomas and transcripts translated (sworn where required) for universities and authorities.
Academic translation services cover research content, papers, theses and grant proposals translated by field specialists for publication, and credentials, diplomas and transcripts translated for universities and authorities, as sworn translations where Spain requires them. Orion Translations provides both in more than 25 languages, with fixed quotes within one business day.
Two very different jobs hide behind one label
A researcher submitting to a journal needs a translator who knows the field’s literature: terminology, register, citation conventions, and what reviewers reject. A graduate applying to a Spanish master’s programme needs something else entirely: a sworn translation of their degree that the university’s registrar will accept without questions.
We staff the two accordingly: papers go to linguists with academic backgrounds in the discipline, reviewed by a second academic; credentials go to MAEC-accredited sworn translators who know exactly what Spanish institutions require, including the apostille question most applicants discover too late.
Which academic translation do you need?
| Need | Documents | Format required |
|---|---|---|
| Journal publication | Papers, abstracts, reviews | Specialist translation + academic review |
| Thesis / dissertation | Full theses, summaries | Specialist translation, staged delivery |
| Spanish university admission | Diplomas, transcripts, syllabi | Sworn translation (MAEC), apostille first |
| Homologation / equivalence | Degrees, professional credentials | Sworn translation (MAEC) |
| Universities abroad | Diplomas, transcripts, letters | Certified translation, per institution |
| Grants and funding | Proposals, CVs, project summaries | Specialist translation, deadline-driven |
How much do academic translations cost?
Research content runs indicatively 0.10 to 0.15 EUR per word for English-Spanish depending on field; theses are quoted with staged delivery so supervision cycles work. Credentials are quoted per document, sworn versions after seeing the document, always fixed. Send everything to info@oriontranslations.com and receive an itemised quote within one business day, with the sworn-or-certified question answered for free.
The apostille step most applicants miss
Foreign public documents, including degrees, usually need the Hague Apostille on the original before translation, because the sworn translation must include the apostille text. Getting the order wrong means paying twice. Our apostille guide explains the process, and for the full immigration file around your studies, see immigration document services.
For researchers: publication-grade language
Reviewers reject good research over language. Our academic translators publish-proof your paper: field terminology from your own references, journal conventions applied, and a second academic linguist reviewing before delivery. Related needs, conference presentations, interpreting for symposia, and sworn translations of supporting credentials, run through the same team.
Your research and credentials, accepted the first time, everywhere.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Academic translation covers two distinct needs: research translation, papers, abstracts, theses and grant proposals translated for publication or submission, and credential translation, diplomas, transcripts and certificates translated (often sworn or certified) for universities, employers and authorities. Each has its own standards, and we provide both.
- Yes: articles, abstracts, literature reviews and full theses, translated by linguists with academic backgrounds in the relevant field, following the target journal’s conventions and terminology. Spanish-speaking researchers publishing in English-language journals are our most frequent academic clients.
- If you are submitting to a Spanish university, a homologation process or any Spanish authority, yes: a sworn translation by a MAEC-accredited translator is required. For universities abroad, a certified translation with a signed accuracy statement is usually sufficient, and requirements vary by institution. Tell us where the documents go and we confirm which format you need at no cost.
- Research content is priced per word, indicatively 0.10 to 0.15 EUR per word for English-Spanish depending on field complexity. Diplomas and transcripts are quoted per document, and sworn versions are quoted after seeing the document, always as a fixed price. Quotes arrive within one business day.
- Standard delivery for sworn credential translations is 2 to 3 business days, with 24-hour express available for application deadlines. Digital delivery with electronic signature is accepted by Spanish administrations, and paper originals ship by courier when the institution requires them.
- Yes. Papers are assigned to translators with a background in the discipline, medicine, engineering, law, social sciences, and we build a terminology sheet from your references so the translation uses the vocabulary your field expects. A second academic linguist reviews before delivery.
- Yes, regularly: sworn translations of degrees, transcripts and syllabi for homologation and equivalence procedures, plus supporting documents like recommendation letters. Foreign public documents usually need the Hague Apostille before translation, and we will map the exact requirements for your case before you spend anything.