Looking to enrol at UMONS, have a military training recognised, or put your foreign degree to use in Mons? A sworn translation of your transcript into French is the first step. This guide details the procedure from Mons, covering the university, military schools and SHAPE personnel.
UMONS: Admission with a Foreign Degree
UMONS (University of Mons) is a multidisciplinary university that welcomes students in science, technology, law, medicine and the humanities. For candidates holding a foreign degree, admission to UMONS requires the submission of a complete academic file, including a transcript translated into French by a sworn translator.
UMONS collaborates with NARIC FWB (French Community of Belgium) for the evaluation of foreign candidates' files. In some cases, the university directly requests a NARIC equivalence attestation before confirming enrolment; in others, it evaluates the candidate's academic level itself based on the translated documents.
SHAPE Personnel and Recognised Military Training
SHAPE (Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe), based in Casteau (commune of Soignies, 10 km from Mons), employs thousands of military and civilian personnel from NATO member countries. Some of them wish to pursue studies at UMONS or have their foreign military qualifications recognised for a civilian career change.
The recognition of foreign military training in Belgium follows specific procedures depending on the nature of the training (academic university-level training or military vocational training). In all cases, a sworn translation into French of transcripts and degrees is a mandatory preliminary step.
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Documents to Translate for UMONS or NARIC from Mons
- Official transcript for each year of study, with subjects, ECTS credits and results obtained
- Degree certificate or diploma and its supplement if available
- Detailed study programme (course catalogue, teaching hours or credits)
- Any military degree or training certificate issued by a foreign military school
- Apostille or legalisation if required by the country of origin
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does UMONS accept applications with a translated foreign transcript?
Yes. UMONS accepts files from foreign students containing a transcript translated into French by a sworn translator. Depending on the programme and the level of study sought, a NARIC FWB equivalence attestation may be required as a supplement.
Can my foreign military training be recognised in Mons?
Recognition depends on the nature of the training. Academic military training at university level (military engineer, military doctor) can be submitted to NARIC FWB for equivalence. Military vocational training is assessed on a case-by-case basis. A sworn translation into French of all training documents is essential in both cases.
How long does a transcript translation take?
The standard turnaround is 2 to 5 business days. An express service within 24 hours is available for urgent files (UMONS enrolment deadline, NARIC file to complete quickly). You receive the translation as a certified PDF and as a paper original on request.
Is an express service available before an admission deadline?
Yes. Our express service delivers the sworn translation within 24 hours, or within a few hours for very urgent cases (UMONS file due the following day, unexpected convocation). Specify your deadline when requesting your free quote.
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