Thesis Translation Services

Thesis translation is usually priced per word, and most projects fall in a practical range once the language pair, field, formatting, and deadline are known. A typical 15,000-word thesis might be quoted with a base per-word fee, plus small add-ons for tables, equations, or references. Expect the quote to reflect turnaround speed and whether a second linguist review is included. Share your exact word count, sample pages, and any faculty or journal style rules to get a precise number. Ask the vendor to confirm whether revision by another linguist, proofreading, and formatting are included, and whether rush service is available. Tomedes provides transparent, itemized quotes for thesis work in over 270 languages and assigns a dedicated project manager so the final cost matches the scope and schedule agreed at kickoff.

Most academic projects plan around a baseline of roughly two thousand words per working day for human translation, with slower speeds for dense or highly technical chapters. A 10,000-word thesis often requires four to six business days, because time is reserved for bilingual revision by a second linguist, your feedback pass, and final checks. Provide an editable file and the final word count for accurate scheduling, and flag complex elements such as formulas, tables, and figure captions early so layout time can be added. If needed, a rush plan can be arranged, though it may require parallel work and a terminology plan to keep voice consistent. Tomedes scopes resources to the manuscript’s size and complexity, then commits to a realistic delivery schedule that includes quality review.

You can draft with AI or attempt a self-translation, but academic submissions typically expect publication-ready language and accurate field terminology reviewed by expert humans. Raw AI output can misread terms, mishandle citations, or shift tone, and a thesis is judged on clarity and precision. If you prefer to draft with AI, plan to have a professional translator revise the full text and align terminology to your field, and disclose AI use if your institution requires it. Ask your program or target journal how they want AI assistance handled, and request a two-linguist workflow so accuracy is checked line by line. Tomedes delivers human translation with glossary management and optional post-editing to ensure the language reads naturally and reflects your methodology and results faithfully.

Certified translations are commonly required for admissions documents such as transcripts and diplomas, where the translator signs a statement of accuracy. Full theses are less often certified, but programs, repositories, or evaluators may ask for an official translator’s statement or a notarized signature depending on country rules. Before commissioning work, confirm your department’s exact requirement, including whether certification, notarization, or a specific template is needed, and whether a hard copy must be delivered. Share any instructions with the vendor upfront to avoid rework. Tomedes provides certified translations and can coordinate notarization upon request, pairing your project with the right team and delivering the format your institution accepts.

For specialist human translation, plan for roughly a full working day for two thousand words when quality steps are included. Technical density, references, or math can add time, while simpler narrative sections may go faster. Build in additional hours for a second-translator revision, your review pass, and any fixes from supervisor feedback. To keep schedules tight, provide editable files, reference papers, glossaries, and examples of preferred phrasing at the outset. When deadlines are fixed, vendors can add capacity, but they will also add coordination time to ensure terminology stays consistent. Tomedes estimates realistic throughput at intake and balances speed with accuracy so your submission date is protected and the language remains consistent across chapters.

For high-stakes academic work, ask for a workflow that includes translation by a subject-expert linguist, a bilingual revision by a second linguist, and a final verification before delivery. This reduces errors, aligns terminology, and keeps the tone appropriate for your discipline. Provide any department guides or journal-specific rules for headings, citations, and abbreviations so they are applied consistently. If multiple translators work in parallel to meet a deadline, insist on a shared glossary and a dedicated reviewer to harmonize voice. Tomedes follows a structured QA process with terminology management and assigns a project manager who coordinates linguists and reviewers so the final file is cohesive and ready for submission.

Tomedes focuses on preventing errors by using subject-expert translators and including professional reviews before delivery. The team aligns key terms up front, keeps references and captions consistent, and performs final checks for completeness and formatting so figures, tables, and citations match the target language conventions. For tight deadlines, the project manager stages deliveries so feedback on early chapters can be applied to later sections. If anything needs changing after delivery, you can request revisions within the agreed scope. Tomedes supports more than 270 languages, provides 24/7 customer support, and assigns a dedicated PM who tracks quality metrics and ensures the thesis reads clearly and accurately.