Academic Translation Services by Subject Matter Experts

Academic translation is the translation of scholarly and educational material: transcripts, diplomas, course descriptions, recommendation letters, research papers, theses and grant proposals. The goal is accurate meaning, correct discipline terminology and formatting that fits the reader, whether that is an admissions office, a credential evaluator or a journal.

Research translation means translating a research paper, thesis or abstract from one language into another so it can be reviewed and published. It is not the same as translational research, a medical term for moving laboratory findings into clinical practice. Tomedes provides research translation by linguists with expertise in the paper's field, with independent editing and journal-style formatting available.

Acceptance is decided by the receiving institution, so confirm its rules before ordering. Tomedes delivers a complete translation with a signed certificate of accuracy and can follow stated requirements such as a printed hard copy or notarization. Evaluators differ: WES needs a word-for-word translation by a professional translator, ECE accepts word-for-word translations prepared by the applicant or sells a translation waiver, and each evaluator sets its own rules.

Not always, but the rules are strict. WES requires documents issued in a language other than English to be translated word for word by a professional translator, and it does not accept translations completed by applicants. ECE requires an English translation unless a Translation Waiver is bought, and it lets applicants prepare their own word-for-word translations. Check the document list in your evaluator account before ordering, because requirements vary by country and report type.

No. A certified translation needs a translator who states in writing that the translation is complete and accurate and that they are competent in both languages, which is the standard USCIS applies. Some evaluators go further, and WES does not accept translations completed by the applicant. Tomedes includes a signed certificate of accuracy with every certified academic translation at no additional cost.

Academic translation is priced per word, with standard rates starting from about $0.08 depending on language pair, discipline complexity and service level (standard or publication-ready). A 1,000-word manuscript at standard complexity starts from about $80 (prices may vary). Every Tomedes quote is firm and all-inclusive, and it arrives within 15 minutes.

Certified documents such as transcripts and diplomas usually arrive within 24 to 48 hours. Research manuscripts and longer texts take 2 to 5 business days depending on word count and complexity. Rush and same-day options are available, and the quote confirms the exact timeframe. For rush requests, email support@tomedes.com.

Professional human translators with documented expertise in the discipline, matched by field such as natural sciences, social sciences, engineering, medicine or humanities. Terminology and style guides keep the text consistent. In Tomedes assignment records since January 2024, academic work has run across 196 language pairs and about 490 linguists.

Yes. Quality checks are included in every project, and editing or independent second-linguist review can be added for publication or journal submission.

Yes. LaTeX files are supported, and equations, figures, tables and references are kept consistent with the source.

Yes. Signed and stamped hard copies can be provided with tracked shipping when the receiving institution asks for them. Notarization is available as an add-on.

Tomedes supports over 270 languages, including Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese and Arabic, to and from English.

AI can produce a fast draft to read, but it is not enough for a paper that will be submitted, graded or filed, because it can mistranslate field terminology, equations and citations. Tomedes assigns a subject specialist, and when machine translation is part of a project, a human post-editor works under ISO 18587:2017. For a free draft to read, try the Tomedes AI translator.

Upload documents securely on the Tomedes Quote page. Accepted formats are PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, PNG, JPG, JPEG, CSV, XLSX and SRT. Other formats can be sent to support@tomedes.com.

Yes. Confidentiality is standard, and NDAs are available on request.

Yes. Publication-ready translation includes a domain specialist as translator, independent editing by a second linguist, and formatting to the journal's style requirements, such as APA, MLA, Chicago, Vancouver or the journal's own guidelines. Manuscript translations follow ISO 17100:2015 quality standards and are covered by the 1-Year Quality Guarantee.