Looking to have your foreign degree recognised in Namur, enrol at UNamur or obtain an equivalence from the NARIC French Community? A sworn translation of your transcript into French is the key step. Discover the Walloon procedure from Namur and the timelines to expect.
NARIC French Community and Degree Recognition in Namur
In the Federation Wallonia-Brussels, the recognition of foreign degrees and qualifications falls under the NARIC (National Academic Recognition Information Centre) of the French Community of Belgium, managed by ARES (Académie de Recherche et d'Enseignement supérieur). Any recognition application must be accompanied by a sworn translation into French of all academic documents.
Namur, the capital of the Walloon Region, is home to UNamur (University of Namur), a complete human-scale university with faculties of law, economics, medicine, sciences and philosophy. UNamur welcomes foreign students through Erasmus+ and international partnerships, and requires the submission of a translated and certified transcript for their admission.
Documents to Translate for NARIC Wallonia / UNamur
For a recognition application or admission in Namur, the following documents must be translated into French:
- Official transcript for each year of study, with subjects, ECTS credits and results
- Degree certificate or diploma and its Diploma Supplement if available
- Study programme (list of courses, teaching hours or credits)
- Apostille or legalisation if the country of origin is a signatory to the Hague Convention (must precede the translation)
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Namur, Administrative Capital of Wallonia
As the regional capital, Namur concentrates Walloon administrations (SPW), international organisations and European civil servants on assignment. These internationally profiled residents often need to have their foreign degrees recognised, either to access a position in the Walloon civil service or to pursue studies at UNamur or in the region's Higher Education Institutions (Hautes Ecoles).
The NARIC procedure is identical for all Wallonia residents: the file is submitted directly to ARES electronically, together with the translated documents. A NARIC advisor then assesses the degree level and issues an equivalence or recognition attestation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does UNamur accept foreign students with a translated transcript?
Yes. UNamur accepts applications from foreign students whose file includes a transcript translated into French by a sworn translator. The admissions office verifies the equivalence of the previous degree with the help of NARIC FWB if necessary.
What is the difference between NARIC FWB and NARIC Vlaanderen?
NARIC FWB (Federation Wallonia-Brussels) manages degree recognition for residents of Wallonia and Brussels-Capital, and operates in French. NARIC Vlaanderen manages Flemish files, in Dutch. If you reside in Namur, NARIC FWB is the competent authority and the sworn translation must be in French.
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 applications (UNamur admission deadline, NARIC file to complete quickly). For less common languages, allow 5 to 7 business days.
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 situations. You receive the translation as a certified PDF by email and a paper original if the office requires it. Specify your deadline when requesting your quote.
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