Translating Foreign Transcripts in Antwerp: NARIC Flanders

Need to translate foreign academic transcripts in Antwerp? NARIC Flanders and the University of Antwerp (UAntwerp) require certified Dutch translations of foreign diplomas and transcripts for degree recognition and admission. This guide explains the requirements and how to get your translation done efficiently.

NARIC Flanders: academic transcript translation requirements

NARIC Flanders (Agentschap voor Hoger Onderwijs, Volwassenenonderwijs, Kwalificaties en Studietoelagen) is the Flemish body responsible for the recognition of foreign academic credentials. Located in Brussels but covering all Flemish institutions including those in Antwerp, NARIC Flanders requires:

• Certified Dutch translations of all foreign diplomas and transcripts (except for documents in Dutch, English, French or German)
• Original documents or certified copies
• An apostille if required by country of origin

NARIC Flanders assessments can take several months. Submitting a complete and correctly translated dossier from the outset avoids costly delays.

University of Antwerp (UAntwerp): admission requirements

UAntwerp attracts international students from across the world for its Master's, PhD and research programmes. The admissions office requires:

• Official transcripts and degree certificates
• Certified Dutch translations if the documents are not in Dutch, English, French or German
• Recognised equivalence from NARIC Flanders for some programmes

Languages and documents most commonly translated in Antwerp

The most frequently translated academic documents in Antwerp include:

• Arabic-language transcripts (Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia, Lebanon)
• Chinese-language transcripts (Mainland China, Taiwan)
• Turkish, Russian, Ukrainian and Polish transcripts
• Indian transcripts (Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil…)
• Spanish and Portuguese transcripts from Latin America

TranslateBE covers all these languages with sworn translators providing certified Dutch translations accepted by NARIC Flanders and UAntwerp.

Frequently asked questions

Does NARIC Flanders accept transcripts in English without translation?

Yes. NARIC Flanders accepts documents in Dutch, English, French and German without a certified translation. All other languages require a certified Dutch (or French) translation. If your transcript is in English from a non-English-speaking country (e.g. an English translation provided by the university), NARIC Flanders may still request the certified Dutch translation of the original.

Does UAntwerp accept online certified translations?

Yes. UAntwerp and NARIC Flanders accept certified translations from sworn translators registered with a Belgian Court of Appeal. Online ordering does not affect legal validity.

How long does it take to translate a full academic transcript for Antwerp?

A single-page transcript takes 2–3 business days for standard delivery or 24–48h for express. A full academic dossier (diploma + multiple transcript pages) typically takes 3–5 business days. Request a quote specifying the number of pages for an accurate timeframe.