WES & ECE Ready | Vecchio & Nuovo Ordinamento | Voto di Laurea /110 | Classe di Laurea | $24.95/page
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Reviewed by Natalia Vega
Senior Certified Translation Reviewer
8,000+ documents translated · Updated Aug 2026
Italian diploma translation produces a certified English version of a Diploma di Laurea — whether a pre-Bologna vecchio ordinamento degree (4–6 year single-cycle Laurea) or a post-Bologna nuovo ordinamento degree (Laurea Triennale or Laurea Magistrale) — formatted for WES, ECE, and NACES credential evaluation, U.S. university admissions, USCIS immigration filings, and professional licensing.
Italian diploma translation is required for WES, ECE, or NACES credential evaluation when applying for U.S. jobs, graduate programs, or professional licenses that require foreign credential assessment. It is also needed for USCIS filings when academic qualifications support immigration petitions.
Professional licensing boards in fields like engineering, nursing, and accounting require translated Italian diplomas to verify that the applicant’s education meets U.S. standards. The Classe di Laurea and voto di laurea are key data points in these evaluations.
For Italian diploma translation, we identify the ordinamento (vecchio vs nuovo), render the voto di laurea with its /110 scale context, translate the Classe di Laurea and Corso di Laurea with both English and original Italian, and handle Diploma Supplement and Dichiarazione di Valore when provided — so the qualification is evaluated accurately by WES, ECE, and U.S. licensing boards.
PDF, photo, or scan — any format works. Takes about 30 seconds.
A native-speaking Italian translator handles every word, stamp, and signature. Signed Certificate of Accuracy included — USCIS-ready format.
Review the completed translation before it is certified — unlimited free revisions until every detail is right. Final searchable PDF delivered typically within 24 hours.
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“My vecchio ordinamento Laurea in Giurisprudenza from Università di Bologna needed to be translated for a U.S. bar equivalency evaluation. CertTranslate rendered the voto di laurea (108/110) correctly with the /110 scale and clearly noted it was a pre-Bologna single-cycle degree. WES evaluated it as a master’s equivalent.”
Stefano B.
New York, NY
“I needed my Laurea Magistrale and Diploma Supplement translated for a U.S. graduate school application. The 6-page Supplement with ECTS tables was handled perfectly. The Classe di Laurea (LM-77) was translated with both the code and the full description. Excellent quality.”
Chiara F.
San Francisco, CA
“Had my Laurea Specialistica (transitional period, 2003) translated for ECE evaluation. The translator included a note explaining that LS is equivalent to the current LM designation. ECE processed it without any questions. Very professional.”
Paolo M.
Chicago, IL
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Italian diploma translation requires precise handling of the two-system landscape (vecchio vs nuovo ordinamento), the unique /110 grading scale with lode, the MIUR Classe di Laurea classification, the Diploma Supplement for Bologna-era degrees, and the Dichiarazione di Valore system used for credential evaluation abroad.
An Italian diploma records the titolo di studio (academic qualification), the Corso di Laurea (degree program), the Classe di Laurea (degree class under MIUR classification), the voto di laurea (final degree mark, typically out of 110, with the possibility of "e lode" for highest distinction), and the Università degli Studi that conferred the degree.
Your Italian diploma is translated by a specialist familiar with the Italian higher education system, ensuring that the distinction between a Laurea Triennale (first-cycle, 180 ECTS, EQF Level 6) and a Laurea Magistrale (second-cycle, 120 ECTS, EQF Level 7) is clearly conveyed, the voto di laurea is rendered with its /110 scale context, and all MIUR references are handled accurately.
If WES, ECE, or a university admissions office requests a specific formatting adjustment or terminology clarification for evaluation purposes, we provide translation-only revisions at no extra cost to ensure your packet is accepted without delays.
**Vecchio ordinamento (old system):** Before the Bologna Process reforms (fully implemented 2001–2005), Italian universities awarded a single **Laurea** after 4–6 years of study. This qualification is roughly equivalent to a combined bachelor’s + master’s. WES typically evaluates it as a master’s degree equivalent. **Nuovo ordinamento (new Bologna system):** A two-cycle structure — **Laurea Triennale** (3 years, 180 ECTS, first cycle) followed by **Laurea Magistrale** (2 years, 120 ECTS, second cycle).
We clearly identify which system the diploma belongs to. The distinction is critical for credential evaluation: a vecchio ordinamento Laurea is evaluated differently from a nuovo ordinamento Laurea Triennale. We include the cycle designation and, when available, the ECTS credit total associated with the qualification.
**Voto di Laurea:** The final degree mark in Italy is expressed on a scale of 0–110, with a minimum passing grade of 66/110. The highest achievable mark is **110/110 e lode** (110/110 with honors/distinction). The voto is determined by the thesis defense committee (commissione di laurea) and incorporates coursework performance.
We translate the voto di laurea exactly as printed, preserving the "/110" denominator and the "e lode" designation when present. This ensures WES and ECE can apply their conversion matrices accurately — misrepresenting 100/110 without the denominator, for example, could cause evaluators to misread it as a percentage score.
**Classe di Laurea:** Every Italian degree program belongs to a nationally standardized degree class defined by MIUR (Ministero dell’Istruzione, dell’Università e della Ricerca). For example, L-18 (Scienze dell’economia e della gestione aziendale) or LM-77 (Scienze economico-aziendali). The Classe determines minimum curriculum requirements and affects professional licensing eligibility.
We translate the Classe di Laurea code and its full Italian description, along with the Corso di Laurea (specific degree program name). Evaluators use the Classe to verify field of study and determine equivalency — two different Corsi di Laurea within the same Classe are considered equivalent by MIUR.
**Diploma Supplement:** Bologna-era graduates receive a Diploma Supplement (Supplemento al Diploma) listing learning outcomes, ECTS, grading distribution, and a description of the Italian higher education system. WES and ECE may request this alongside the diploma. **Dichiarazione di Valore (Declaration of Value):** A document issued by Italian consulates abroad that officially describes the Italian qualification’s level and duration for foreign evaluation purposes.
We translate the Diploma Supplement in its entirety when provided, preserving ECTS tables and learning outcome descriptions. If a Dichiarazione di Valore is included, we translate it as a separate document within the same order. Both documents strengthen the credential evaluation package significantly.
**Laurea Specialistica:** During the initial Bologna implementation (1999–2004), the second-cycle degree was called Laurea Specialistica (LS) rather than Laurea Magistrale (LM). Diplomas from this period carry the LS designation. After 2004, the term was changed to Laurea Magistrale, but the qualifications are equivalent.
We translate the diploma using whichever term appears on the original document and add a translator’s note explaining the equivalence when the LS designation might confuse a U.S. evaluator unfamiliar with the transitional nomenclature.
Italian university diploma formats reflect the country’s transition from a centuries-old single-cycle system to the modern Bologna framework. The format, terminology, and supplementary documents depend entirely on when the degree was conferred.
Modern Italian diplomas follow the Bologna two-cycle system: Laurea Triennale (3 years, 180 ECTS) and Laurea Magistrale (2 years, 120 ECTS). Some programs (medicine, law, architecture) retain a Laurea Magistrale a Ciclo Unico (single-cycle 5–6 year program). Graduates also receive a Diploma Supplement.
For WES and ECE, these diplomas are processed using standard Bologna framework equivalencies. We translate the diploma, include the Classe di Laurea, voto di laurea, and ECTS count, and handle the Diploma Supplement if provided.
During the Bologna transition, some graduates received Laurea Specialistica (LS) degrees alongside the first cohorts of Laurea Triennale graduates. Some students who entered under the vecchio ordinamento graduated during the nuovo ordinamento period. These diplomas may carry mixed terminology.
We identify the exact designation used on the diploma and explain it clearly. Evaluators sometimes struggle with transitional-period Italian diplomas because the terminology changed mid-implementation.
Under the old system, Italian universities awarded a single Laurea (or Diploma Universitario, a shorter 2–3 year qualification introduced in 1990). The Laurea was conferred after 4–6 years of study, culminating in a thesis defense (discussione della tesi di laurea). The voto di laurea was the sole final grade.
WES generally evaluates vecchio ordinamento Laurea as a master’s equivalent. We translate these diplomas with clear context about the single-cycle structure and include the voto di laurea with the /110 scale.
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Most Italian diplomas are 1 to 2 pages; with Diploma Supplement, 4 to 8 pages total
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Italian diploma translation costs $24.95 per page, with total cost depending on whether you also need the Diploma Supplement translated. The diploma alone runs $24.95 to $49.90. If you also need the Diploma Supplement translated (4–6 pages), the total typically runs $124.75 to $199.60. Adding a Dichiarazione di Valore adds another $24.95 to $49.90. You receive the confirmed page count before payment, and there is no language surcharge for italian.
Most diploma orders are delivered within 24 hours once we receive clear scans. A standard Italian diploma alone is delivered within 24 hours. A diploma plus Diploma Supplement takes 24–48 hours depending on length. We confirm the delivery timeline before production begins.
Yes. This service is optimized for WES, ECE, NACES credential evaluators, U.S. university admissions, USCIS, and professional licensing boards requiring evaluation of Italian academic qualifications. Our package includes the full English translation plus a signed Certificate of Accuracy, which is the format most receiving authorities expect for foreign-language records.
We translate diplomas from all Italian universities — public (Università degli Studi), private (LUISS, Bocconi, Cattolica), polytechnics (Politecnico di Milano, Politecnico di Torino), and specialized institutions. We handle vecchio ordinamento, transitional Laurea Specialistica, and modern Bologna-era qualifications. If your record uses a rare regional format, upload every page so the translator can match the exact issuing-country structure before production starts.
Older vecchio ordinamento diplomas may feature ornate calligraphy, embossed seals, and Latin phrases. We handle these regularly. If any text is too ornate to read safely, we flag it before certifying. When a field is genuinely unreadable, we mark it transparently instead of guessing, which is safer than inventing a name, date, or registry number.
Yes — you receive the completed translation for review before we certify it, and we make unlimited free revisions until every name, date, and detail is right. If USCIS later requests a change, we correct the certified file at no charge.
No — we bill the physical page you upload, never a word count. Many services cap a "page" at 250 words and re-bill a dense diploma as two or three pages; here one page of your document is one $24.95 page, however dense the text.
WES and most U.S. evaluators treat a vecchio ordinamento Laurea (4–6 years of study, single-cycle) as equivalent to a master’s degree. A nuovo ordinamento Laurea Triennale (3 years, 180 ECTS) is evaluated as a bachelor’s equivalent, and a Laurea Magistrale (2 additional years, 120 ECTS) as a master’s equivalent. We clearly identify which system your diploma belongs to.
WES and ECE typically require both the diploma and the Diploma Supplement (Supplemento al Diploma) for Bologna-era degrees. The Supplement provides the course-by-course detail that evaluators use for credit and GPA calculations. If you have one, include it in your order for the most complete evaluation package.
Most evaluation delays trace back to a few issues. These are what we check on every Italian diploma.
01Vecchio vs nuovo ordinamento not identified
We state which system the degree belongs to, because a single-cycle Laurea is evaluated very differently from a Laurea Triennale.
02Voto di laurea shown without the /110 denominator
We keep the “/110” and “e lode” so 100/110 is not misread as a percentage by the evaluator.
03Classe di Laurea code dropped
We translate the Classe (e.g. LM-77) with its description, since evaluators use it to verify field of study.
04Laurea Specialistica (1999–2004) read as a lesser degree
We add a note that LS is equivalent to the later Laurea Magistrale, preventing transitional-term confusion.
Patterns drawn from real Italian credential casework. Unreadable fields are marked transparently, never guessed.
Every order is checked against this list before certification — and covered by the revise-free-or-refund guarantee.
Start my translationItaly runs two systems — pre-Bologna (vecchio ordinamento) and Bologna (nuovo ordinamento). We translate the exact title and describe its level and length; the official U.S. equivalency is set by the evaluator.
| Original degree | Level (EQF) | Typical duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurea (vecchio ordinamento) | Single-cycle (EQF 7) | 4–6 years | Pre-Bologna single Laurea; evaluators (e.g. WES) commonly treat it as a master’s-level credential. |
| Laurea Triennale | First cycle (EQF 6) | 3 years / 180 CFU | Bologna first degree (bachelor-level). |
| Laurea Magistrale | Second cycle (EQF 7) | 2 years / 120 CFU | Bologna second degree (master-level). Called Laurea Specialistica 1999–2004. |
| Laurea Magistrale a Ciclo Unico | Single long cycle (EQF 7) | 5–6 years | Medicine, law, architecture, etc. |
| Dottorato di Ricerca | Third cycle (EQF 8) | 3+ years | Doctoral-level research degree. |
Levels/durations describe the credential’s structure; the official U.S. equivalency is determined by the evaluator (WES, ECE, etc.), not the translator. The voto di laurea is on a /110 scale (110 e lode = highest).
Common terms you will see on an Italian-language degree certificate, with what they mean on the certified English version.
Our guidance on Italian diploma translation reflects the published requirements of the authorities below.
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Upload every page of the diploma, including any Diploma Supplement, Dichiarazione di Valore, and apostille sheets. WES and ECE typically require both the diploma and the Supplement for Bologna-era degrees, so include all pages for the most complete evaluation.
If your evaluator also needs transcript translation or you’re submitting alongside civil documents (birth/marriage certificates) for a combined immigration and evaluation filing, ordering everything together helps us maintain consistent terminology across the academic and civil document set.
