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What Columbia Expects From an English Translation
Columbia does not publish one translation or evaluation rule for every school. The reliable baseline is a complete English version that can be matched to the original-language academic record, followed by the exact application-stage or post-admission route published by your school.
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Original structure
Preserve the document sequence and grading scale so admissions or an evaluator can compare both versions.
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School-specific route
Certified, notarized, applicant-prepared, evaluator-delivered, and official-final routes are not interchangeable.
Choose your Columbia University school before submitting
Application review and final official-document rules may be different.
School-by-school requirements
Columbia Translation Requirements by School
Choose the row for your school and stage. CertTranslate prepares the English translation; WES, ECE, IEE, TEC, LSAC, SOPHAS, HAMPCAS, or another verification route remains a separate service when the school requires it.
School-by-school translation and document route
Official instructions reviewed on August 14, 2026. Program-level instructions can override these school summaries.
1GSAS (Graduate Arts and Sciences)
- Translation route
- For application review, upload the most complete transcript. A certified English translation is accepted when the record is not in English; an approved evaluator report may be used instead.
- Evaluation and timing
- No third-party evaluation is required for application review. After accepting an offer, applicants educated outside the U.S. complete a course-by-course evaluation through WES, ECE, IEE, or TEC and submit final official records.
2SIPA (International and Public Affairs)
- Translation route
- Non-English academic documents must be accompanied by certified English translations and may be submitted with the original transcript.
- Evaluation and timing
- For admitted students outside China, secure English e-transcripts go directly from the institution. If secure delivery is unavailable, SIPA directs the student to WES Course-by-Course ICAP. China follows the CHESICC route.
3Teachers College
- Translation route
- Any documentation not issued in English must be accompanied by a notarized English translation.
- Evaluation and timing
- Degree study outside the U.S. requires a full course-by-course evaluation with verified transcripts from WES, ECE, or TEC by the application deadline. Use the Teachers College-specific recipient.
4Columbia Engineering (Graduate)
- Translation route
- If the institution does not issue an English version, include a notarized English translation with complete provider contact information, plus the original-language transcript and proof of graduation.
- Evaluation and timing
- After admission, secure official transcripts go directly from the institution. If secure online delivery is unavailable, WES Course-by-Course ICAP is required. Chinese institutions follow the CHESICC route.
5School of Professional Studies (Master’s)
- Translation route
- Prepare English translations according to the chosen evaluator’s document instructions and keep the source-language records available.
- Evaluation and timing
- International study requires an official evaluation from WES, ECE, or TEC for application review. The checklist is not complete until the final evaluation shows degree conferral when applicable.
6Mailman School of Public Health
- Translation route
- Follow the document and translation instructions in the WES account for the country and credentials being evaluated.
- Evaluation and timing
- Applicants with a non-U.S. degree need a WES course-by-course evaluation sent directly to SOPHAS or HAMPCAS, depending on the program.
7Columbia Business School (MBA)
- Translation route
- Non-English transcripts must be translated for application submission. MBA applicants may translate their own unofficial transcripts for review.
- Evaluation and timing
- WES is not required for this application-stage translation. If admitted, original official transcripts must arrive through a secure direct-delivery system and discrepancies can affect admission.
8Columbia Law (LL.M.)
- Translation route
- Submit each original non-English transcript or diploma with an official certified English translation. Applicant-prepared translations are not accepted by Columbia Law.
- Evaluation and timing
- Academic documents go through LSAC. International transcripts require LSAC’s International Transcript Authentication and Evaluation Service in addition to the document assembly route.
| Columbia school | Translation route | Evaluation and timing |
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| GSAS (Graduate Arts and Sciences)GSAS source | For application review, upload the most complete transcript. A certified English translation is accepted when the record is not in English; an approved evaluator report may be used instead. | No third-party evaluation is required for application review. After accepting an offer, applicants educated outside the U.S. complete a course-by-course evaluation through WES, ECE, IEE, or TEC and submit final official records. |
| SIPA (International and Public Affairs)SIPA source | Non-English academic documents must be accompanied by certified English translations and may be submitted with the original transcript. | For admitted students outside China, secure English e-transcripts go directly from the institution. If secure delivery is unavailable, SIPA directs the student to WES Course-by-Course ICAP. China follows the CHESICC route. |
| Teachers CollegeTeachers College source | Any documentation not issued in English must be accompanied by a notarized English translation. | Degree study outside the U.S. requires a full course-by-course evaluation with verified transcripts from WES, ECE, or TEC by the application deadline. Use the Teachers College-specific recipient. |
| Columbia Engineering (Graduate)Engineering source | If the institution does not issue an English version, include a notarized English translation with complete provider contact information, plus the original-language transcript and proof of graduation. | After admission, secure official transcripts go directly from the institution. If secure online delivery is unavailable, WES Course-by-Course ICAP is required. Chinese institutions follow the CHESICC route. |
| School of Professional Studies (Master’s)SPS source | Prepare English translations according to the chosen evaluator’s document instructions and keep the source-language records available. | International study requires an official evaluation from WES, ECE, or TEC for application review. The checklist is not complete until the final evaluation shows degree conferral when applicable. |
| Mailman School of Public HealthMailman source | Follow the document and translation instructions in the WES account for the country and credentials being evaluated. | Applicants with a non-U.S. degree need a WES course-by-course evaluation sent directly to SOPHAS or HAMPCAS, depending on the program. |
| Columbia Business School (MBA)Business School source | Non-English transcripts must be translated for application submission. MBA applicants may translate their own unofficial transcripts for review. | WES is not required for this application-stage translation. If admitted, original official transcripts must arrive through a secure direct-delivery system and discrepancies can affect admission. |
| Columbia Law (LL.M.)Columbia Law source | Submit each original non-English transcript or diploma with an official certified English translation. Applicant-prepared translations are not accepted by Columbia Law. | Academic documents go through LSAC. International transcripts require LSAC’s International Transcript Authentication and Evaluation Service in addition to the document assembly route. |
Credential evaluation, authentication, application processing, and official-record delivery are separate from CertTranslate’s certified translation service.
What a complete translation includes
- Word-for-word rendering — no summaries or paraphrasing
- Original document layout preserved — tables, columns, page order
- All seals, stamps, signatures, and institutional markings translated
- Original grading scale preserved (no conversion to U.S. GPA)
- Signed Certificate of Accuracy with translator credentials
How to Prepare Your Documents for Columbia
Start with the exact school and application stage. Then prepare the translation and follow any separate evaluator or official-sender route named by that school.
- Step 1
Identify your Columbia school and program level
Open the official source from the table. GSAS, SIPA, Teachers College, Engineering, SPS, Mailman, Business School, and Law use different rules.
- Step 2
Prepare the complete English translation
Translate the full transcript, diploma, or academic record without converting grades. Keep the source document and translation together.
- Step 3
Arrange evaluation only when the route requires it
Order the exact report directly from the named provider and use the school-specific recipient. Evaluation stays separate from the translation order.
- Step 4
Separate application upload from final delivery
An uploaded copy may be enough for review but not enrollment. After admission, arrange direct institutional, evaluator, or LSAC delivery when required.
Plan your document timeline
Translation timing is predictable. Evaluator and school processing depend on the route you need.
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Translation
About 24 hours
For standard academic records.
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Evaluation, if required
Allow additional time
Processing starts after the provider accepts all required documents.
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Final records
Confirm the school deadline
GSAS and other schools publish separate admitted-student deadlines.
Avoid These Errors
Common Columbia Document Mistakes — and How to Avoid Them
The main risk is treating “Columbia University” as one admissions office instead of following the exact school and stage.
1Using another Columbia school’s route
What happens
The application or admitted-student checklist remains incomplete even though documents were submitted.
Why it happens
Applicants reuse a GSAS, SIPA, Teachers College, Engineering, SPS, Mailman, Business, or Law instruction for a different school.
Safer approach
Confirm the exact school and application stage, then open its official source before preparing or sending documents.
2Incomplete translation or changed grading scale
What happens
Admissions or an evaluator cannot match the English version to the original record and requests a correction.
Why it happens
Courses, reverse-side text, grading notes, seals, or signatures are omitted, or grades are converted inside the translation.
Safer approach
Translate the complete record, preserve its structure, and leave academic equivalency to the school or evaluator.
3Wrong evaluation assumption
What happens
An applicant pays for the wrong service or submits it at the wrong stage.
Why it happens
GSAS application review, SIPA final documents, Teachers College application completion, Mailman SOPHAS/HAMPCAS, and Law LSAC are treated as equivalent.
Safer approach
Buy only the provider and report explicitly named for the exact program and stage.
4Applicant-sent final records
What happens
A document used for review is not accepted as the final official transcript.
Why it happens
An uploaded scan is assumed to remain official after admission.
Safer approach
Treat application copies and final official delivery as separate steps; arrange direct sending when required.
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Potential additional costs
Some Columbia University programs use an external evaluator or verification provider. These fees are separate from your CertTranslate order.
WES Course-by-Course Basic: $186 base before delivery and add-ons
WES Course-by-Course ICAP: $239 base before delivery and add-ons
ECE Course by Course: $199 base before copies, rush, and delivery
LSAC LL.M. services: $63 document assembly + $159 international evaluation + $38 per report
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- • Evaluation, authentication, and application fees are paid directly to those providers and are not included in the CertTranslate checkout.
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Common Questions About Columbia Translation Requirements
Does Columbia University accept certified translations?
Yes. GSAS accepts a certified English translation for a non-English transcript during application review. SIPA requires certified translations with non-English records. Columbia Law LL.M. requires official certified translations. Teachers College and Engineering specify notarized translations. Always use the exact school instructions.
Does Columbia require WES evaluation?
There is no Columbia-wide WES requirement. GSAS does not require evaluation for application review, but admitted students educated outside the U.S. complete a course-by-course evaluation through an approved provider. SIPA and Engineering use WES ICAP only in defined final-document scenarios. Teachers College accepts WES, ECE, or TEC; Mailman requires WES through SOPHAS or HAMPCAS.
Can I translate my own transcript for Columbia?
Only where the exact program expressly permits it. Columbia Business School allows MBA applicants to translate unofficial transcripts for application review. Columbia Law LL.M. does not accept applicant-prepared translations, and other schools use certified or notarized wording. A professional certified translation is the safer reusable document when self-translation is not clearly allowed.
What does Columbia GSAS require for a non-English transcript?
For application review, upload the most official and complete transcript available. If it is not in English, GSAS accepts a certified English translation or an approved evaluator report in its place. Third-party evaluation is not required for application review. After accepting an offer, applicants educated outside the U.S. must complete a course-by-course evaluation and submit final official records.
Does Columbia SIPA always require WES ICAP?
No. SIPA’s enrolled-student policy says an admitted student outside China should use secure electronic transcript delivery if the institution offers it and the transcript is in English. If secure online delivery is unavailable, SIPA directs the student to WES Course-by-Course ICAP. Non-English documents still need certified English translations.
Which providers does Teachers College accept?
Teachers College accepts full course-by-course evaluations with verified transcripts from WES, ECE, or TEC for qualifying degree study outside the United States. Non-English documentation must also be accompanied by a notarized English translation, and the report must be addressed to Teachers College specifically.
What does Columbia Engineering require from a translation provider?
When the issuing institution does not provide an English transcript, Columbia Engineering requires a notarized English translation for each non-English transcript. The translation must include complete contact information for the service provider and be submitted with the original-language record and proof of graduation.
Can the same translation be used for Columbia and WES?
Often, but not automatically. WES requires exact, word-for-word translations completed by a professional translator when translations appear in the applicant’s required-document list. The Columbia school and WES can still impose separate sender, upload, and report rules, so confirm both routes before submitting.
Sources & review methodology
11 official sources · reviewed August 14, 2026View sources
Requirements were checked against the official guidance linked below. Confirm the current instructions for your program before submitting.
| Official source | What we verified | Official guidance |
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| Official sourceColumbia Graduate School of Arts and SciencesColumbia GSAS — Frequently Asked Questions | What we verified
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| Official sourceColumbia Graduate School of Arts and SciencesColumbia GSAS — Final Transcript Instructions | What we verified
| Open source |
| Official sourceColumbia School of International and Public AffairsColumbia SIPA — Official Transcript Policy for Enrolled Students | What we verified
| Open source |
| Official sourceTeachers College, Columbia UniversityTeachers College — International Applicants | What we verified
| Open source |
| Official sourceColumbia EngineeringColumbia Engineering — Graduate Admission FAQs | What we verified
| Open source |
| Official sourceColumbia School of Professional StudiesColumbia SPS — Master’s Degree Applicant FAQs | What we verified
| Open source |
| Official sourceColumbia University Mailman School of Public HealthColumbia Mailman — International Students | What we verified
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| Official sourceColumbia Business SchoolColumbia Business School — MBA Admissions FAQs | What we verified
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| Official sourceColumbia Law SchoolColumbia Law — LL.M. Application Process | What we verified
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| Official sourceWorld Education ServicesWES — Translation Requirements for a Credential Evaluation | What we verified
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| Official sourceLaw School Admission CouncilLSAC — LL.M. Credential Assembly Service | What we verified
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