English to Arabic Degree Certificate Translation for Education Verification

What a Pakistani Degree Certificate Contains, and Regional Variations

A typical Pakistani university degree certificate carries the institution’s name, the graduate’s name, the title of the award, such as Bachelor of Science, and the major, for example Software Engineering. A statement of graduation date, a board of governors or similar governing body’s seal, and signatures of the vice-chancellor and registrar complete the document. Layouts and terminology can differ between public-sector universities governed by provincial charters and private institutions in different regions. A private university in Peshawar like City University may present the degree title and programme in a tabular format with a distinct “Board of Governors” legend and a formal institutional seal, while a Punjab-based public university often uses a narrative format. Translating these documents into Arabic requires mapping each field accurately, preserving both the structural hierarchy and the formal tone.

Common English Terms and Their Standard Arabic Equivalents

Pakistani degree certificates use a set of recurring academic phrases. The table below pairs the English terms with their widely accepted Arabic translations and a romanisation to help readers who do not read Arabic script. These equivalents are the ones most frequently required by Arab-country education ministries and credential evaluation bodies.

English	Arabic	Romanisation
Bachelor of Science	بكالوريوس العلوم	Bakalorios al-‘Ulum
Software Engineering	هندسة البرمجيات	Handasat al-Barmajiyat
Degree Certificate	شهادة التخرج	Shahadat at-Takharruj
University	جامعة	Jami‘a
Board of Governors	مجلس الإدارة	Majlis al-Idara
Higher Education	التعليم العالي	at-Ta‘leem al-‘Ali
Graduation	التخرج	at-Takharruj
Date of Issue	تاريخ الإصدار	Tareekh al-Isdar
Seal	ختم	Khatm

Why Translate a Pakistani Degree Certificate into Arabic

Arabic translations of Pakistani academic documents are routinely requested when a graduate pursues higher education at a university in the Arab world, particularly in Gulf Cooperation Council states, or when applying for employment in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, or Qatar. Credential evaluation bodies, such as Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education or the Saudi Cultural Mission, often require an official Arabic version of the English-language certificate as part of the equivalency process. Similarly, family visa applications and professional licensing boards may list a translated degree certificate among their mandatory documents. Having a reliable Arabic translation ready in minutes can therefore save time during an application, even before you decide whether you need an officially certified version.

AI Translation vs. Human-Certified Work: Which Route for Your Academic Document?

Lekhak’s instant self-serve translation uses AI to produce an Arabic DOCX copy of your scanned degree certificate within minutes. The output is a faithful reproduction of the original fields, names, degree titles, dates, seals, in Arabic script, ready for your own internal review, a pre-submission check, or to discuss with an admitting university. It is not a signed certified translation, however. For an official submission to an embassy, a court, or a credential evaluation body that demands a certificate of accuracy, Lekhak can provide a certified translation on demand. Notarisation, apostille, and embassy attestation are separate government acts that you arrange directly with the relevant authorities; a certified translation can serve as one input to that chain.

What Lekhak’s AI Translation Produces for Your Certificate

When you upload a PDF or image of your English-language degree certificate and select Arabic as the target, Lekhak’s AI generates a downloadable DOCX file that mirrors the original layout. The document retains any table structure, institutional headers, and placement of seals while replacing academic terminology and descriptors with standard Arabic equivalents. Proper names of individuals and locations are preserved through transliteration, so the applicant’s name and the university name remain recognisable. The result is a practical working copy, ideal for checking how your qualifications will be understood by an Arabic-speaking reader, preparing a draft application, or sharing with a prospective employer informally. Because it is produced in minutes, you avoid the delay and cost of immediate human drafting while still meeting many non‑official needs.

When You Need Notarisation, Apostille, or Embassy Attestation for Arabic Translation

For official use in an Arab country, a plain translation is rarely the final step. The typical legalisation chain for a Pakistani degree certificate involves notarisation, attestation by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, authentication by Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and finally stamping by the destination country’s embassy in Islamabad. Pakistan is not a signatory to the Apostille Convention, so the apostille route does not apply; the traditional embassy‑legalisation path is followed instead. Lekhak’s on‑demand certified translation can be the starting point for that chain, the translation that undergoes notarisation and subsequent stamps, while you arrange the notarisation and attestation steps yourself with the respective authorities.

FAQ: English to Arabic Degree Certificate Translation

Does Lekhak’s instant AI translation count as a certified translation?

No. The self‑service output is a working‑quality DOCX with no signed certificate of accuracy. For an official certified translation, Lekhak can arrange one on demand; contact us for details.

How does Lekhak handle personal names and proper nouns on the certificate?

Names, place names, and institution titles are transliterated into Arabic script and placed in the same position as the original, so the graduate’s identity remains clear without attempting a semantic translation of a person’s name.

What file formats can I upload for translation?

You can upload PDF, JPG, PNG, and DOCX files. The AI OCR pipeline works best on clean, legible scans of printed certificates. Handwritten annotations may be recognised with variable accuracy.

Will the Arabic translation preserve the layout of my degree certificate?

Yes. The output DOCX reproduces the table‑like structure, institution headers, and relative positions of seals and signatures, placing Arabic text where the original English fields appeared.

How long does the AI translation take?

Most degree certificates are processed in under five minutes. You receive a downloadable DOCX the moment processing finishes, with no queuing or office‑hours restrictions.

Can I use the AI‑translated DOCX for a visa application?

Visa‑issuing authorities routinely require a certified translation bearing a signed accuracy statement. The instant AI output is suitable for preparing your application and checking content, but a certified translation, which Lekhak can provide on demand, is typically required for the final submission.

Is my degree certificate data secure when I upload it?

Uploaded files are processed in an encrypted environment and automatically purged after translation. Lekhak does not retain or reuse your documents, and no manual review occurs during self‑service translation.

What is the difference between a certified translation and a notarised translation?

A certified translation includes a signed declaration by the translator or provider attesting to accuracy. Notarisation is a separate, official act in which a notary public verifies the signer’s identity; the two steps are distinct in the legalisation chain.

What standard does Lekhak’s on‑demand certified translation follow?

The certified translation service follows widely recognised practices for translation accuracy, akin to the requirements of ISO 17100 for translation services, though the specific process is tailored to individual document needs.