Brazil · Dual numbering
The Brazilian transcript listed two grade numbers per year
We preserved both parallel Série and Ano values and rebuilt the dense grade grid, so no value detached from its year.
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DiplomaCertificado de conclusãoSuplemento ao Diploma
Portuguese diploma translations for WES and ECE preserve the distinction between bacharelado, licenciatura, tecnólogo, and other awards from Brazil, Portugal, and Lusophone Africa, together with MEC or DGES references and diploma supplements.
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Portuguese academic records
Degree title and document structure preserved
Bacharelado/licenciatura/tecnólogo · MEC/DGES · supplements
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WES · ECEMeets translation requirementsComplete, word-for-word English translation formatted to match the original
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What you receive
What will I receive with my certified diploma translation?
Your final package includes a copy of the source document, the complete English translation, and a signed and stamped Certificate of Translation Accuracy. The certificate states that the translation is complete and accurate and that the translator is qualified to translate it.
- Original degree title kept without guessing a U.S. equivalency
- Every visible date, seal, signature, and registry entry translated or described
- Names checked against the passport and transcript you provide
- Formatting matched to the original for line-by-line review
- Translated by a professional Portuguese translator and checked again
- Review the translation and request corrections before certification
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Before you order
What should I upload with my Portuguese diploma?
Upload every academic page you have. We identify the diploma, histórico escolar, and country-specific records, then confirm the page count, price, and delivery time before you pay.
01 · Always start here
Diploma — front and back
Upload both sides, including the institution’s seal, the reitor’s signature, and the MEC registration entries.
02 · Commonly reviewed with it
Histórico escolar or Suplemento ao Diploma
Brazil pairs the diploma with the histórico escolar; Bologna-era Portuguese awards add the Suplemento with ECTS detail. Evaluators review the set together.
03 · Depends on the issuing country
Declarations, certidões, or apostille pages
Angolan and Mozambican schools may issue per-year grade declarations, and apostilled sets add their own pages. Send everything you received.
Real Portuguese academic translations
Real Portuguese academic translation cases
Each case shows what was unusual, how we translated it, and what the evaluator or licensing board needed to see.
Brazil · Legacy print
A 1998 dot-matrix transcript with handwritten dates
We recreated the legacy table layout in a modern file and translated the handwritten diploma dates exactly as recorded.
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Angola · Yearly declarations
The Angolan transcript was three separate declarations
Each yearly Declaração de Estudo was translated as its own record, and the set reads as one consistent transcript.
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How does Portuguese diploma translation work?
Upload your documents first. We confirm the pages, price, and delivery time before you pay. You can review the translation before we certify it.
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Upload your diploma and related documents
Send a PDF, scan, or phone photo. Include both sides of the diploma, the histórico escolar, the Suplemento ao Diploma, and any declarations.
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We translate and check every detail
Degree title and field qualifier, institution wording, MEC or DGES references, ECTS or credit hours, and grade codes are checked against the source.
Professional Portuguese translator · separate quality check
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Review and receive your certified translation
Request free corrections before certification. After approval, you receive the complete English translation and a signed, stamped Certificate of Translation Accuracy.
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What clients say about their diploma translations
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Lucas M.
Miami, FL
“They translated my Brazilian bacharelado diploma from a universidade federal with the MEC registration handled exactly. WES evaluated my engineering degree without any questions.”
Brazil · Bacharelado, universidade federal
WES had no questions
Ana R.
Newark, NJ
“I needed my Portuguese licenciatura diploma and Suplemento ao Diploma translated for ECE evaluation. The Bologna terminology and ECTS credits were handled accurately.”
Portugal · Licenciatura + Suplemento
ECE evaluation went through
Thiago S.
Houston, TX
“My tecnólogo diploma was for a nursing license application. They correctly identified it as a technology degree, and the state board accepted it immediately.”
Brazil · Tecnólogo, licensing board
State board accepted it
Country-specific diploma review
How do Portuguese diploma requirements differ by country?
A Brazilian bacharelado, a Portuguese Bologna licenciatura, and an Angolan declaration set are different documents. Choose the country where you studied to see what we check.
Diploma de bacharelado · licenciatura · tecnólogo
Brazilian Diploma Translation
Also issued with: Histórico escolar is the companion course record
- Degree system
- Bacharelado · licenciatura · tecnólogo
- Regulator
- MEC — Ministério da Educação
- Apostille
- Hague member since 2016
Brazilian diplomas come from MEC-recognized institutions and carry the graduate’s full name, the degree title with its field qualifier, MEC registration entries, and the reitor’s signature. Bacharelado, licenciatura, and tecnólogo are three distinct tracks.
These are the Portuguese-language credentials evaluators see most. We preserve every registration entry, stamp, and signature, and keep the degree title tied to its field — Bacharel em Engenharia stays exactly that.
Carta de curso · Suplemento ao Diploma
Diploma Translation from Portugal
Also issued with: Bologna cycles since 2006; older records differ
- Degree system
- Bologna — licenciatura, mestrado, doutoramento
- Directorate
- DGES
- Apostille
- Hague member since 1969
Portuguese diplomas follow the Bologna cycles — licenciatura (180 ECTS), mestrado, doutoramento — and many include a Suplemento ao Diploma with ECTS credits and learning outcomes.
We translate the award with its Bologna terminology, render ECTS exactly as displayed, and translate the full Suplemento when it is included, so the evaluator sees the complete program.
Declaração de Estudo · Certificado
Portuguese-Language Diplomas from Africa
Also issued with: Angola, Mozambique, and Cape Verde most often
- Countries
- Angola · Mozambique · Cape Verde
- Regulators
- National higher-education ministries
- Watch for
- Multi-document transcript sets
Diplomas from Angola, Mozambique, and Cape Verde use Portuguese as the language of record but follow country-specific structures — an Angolan licenciatura differs from both the Brazilian and Portuguese versions.
Records often arrive as sets: certificates, school letters, and per-year grade declarations. We translate each document and keep names, institutions, and grading terms consistent across the whole set.
Studied in another Portuguese-speaking country? These are the three systems we see most often, but we translate Portuguese-language diplomas from every Lusophone country.
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How much can a 250-word page cap add to your price?
A diploma may contain only a few words, but a transcript, registry page, or supplement can be dense. A provider with a 250-word cap may bill one physical page as two or three pages.
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$24.95 per physical page, regardless of word count
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Physical pages in your document
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Frequent problems we correct
What can cause questions during credential review?
These four issues can make a diploma difficult to compare with the original. We check for each one before certification.
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Brazilian and Portuguese licenciatura are treated as identical
How we handle it: We identify the country and system first — a Brazilian teaching licenciatura and a Portuguese Bologna licenciatura carry different academic weight.
02
The field qualifier is dropped from a Brazilian degree
How we handle it: We keep Bacharel em Engenharia, em Direito, and similar qualifiers rather than a bare “bachelor”, so the evaluator sees the actual credential.
03
The Suplemento ao Diploma is left untranslated
How we handle it: We translate the supplement in full — its ECTS credits and learning outcomes are often exactly what the evaluator needs.
04
A Lusophone-African diploma is normalized to a BR/PT template
How we handle it: We keep Angolan, Mozambican, and Cape Verdean institutional terminology instead of forcing it into a Brazilian or Portuguese frame.
The standard behind these checks
AcceptReady™ is CertTranslate's published standard for certified translations: complete word-for-word translation, mirrored page layout, signed and stamped Certificate of Accuracy on letterhead, and matched to the receiver's published requirements.
How to check each one yourselfIf a field is unreadable, we do not guess. We ask for a clearer image or identify the limitation in a translator note.
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Portuguese diploma translation questions, answered
Clear answers about WES, ECE, the Suplemento ao Diploma, degree labels, price, delivery, notarization, and seals.
How much does a Portuguese diploma translation cost?+−
Certified Portuguese diploma translation starts at $24.95 per physical page. One physical page is billed once, even when it contains more than 250 words. We confirm the page count and total before payment.
How long does a Portuguese diploma translation take?+−
Most 1–3 page orders are delivered within 24 hours, included in the standard price. Twelve-hour Rush and six-hour Super Rush are also available. If the documents are longer or difficult to read, we confirm the delivery time before work begins.
Will WES accept my Portuguese diploma translation?+−
WES requires an exact, word-for-word English translation when a translation appears in your personal Required Documents list. We provide it with a signed and stamped Certificate of Translation Accuracy. WES makes the final decision. If it requests a translation-related correction, we revise it free; if the translation is still rejected for that reason, we refund the translation cost.
Does ECE require a certified diploma translation?+−
ECE uses different rules from WES. ECE offers a paid Translation Waiver and may accept a word-for-word translation prepared by the applicant when the waiver is not purchased. Check your ECE order before buying a separate translation.
Can you translate my Portuguese diploma and histórico together?+−
Yes. Translating the diploma and histórico escolar together keeps the student name, institution, degree title, and course terminology consistent. Whether you need both depends on the evaluator. Upload every academic document you have, and we will identify which pages need translation before you pay.
Is diploma translation the same as credential evaluation?+−
No. CertTranslate translates the academic documents into English. WES, ECE, or another evaluator decides the U.S. equivalency of the degree. We preserve the original credential wording and do not invent a U.S. degree or GPA conversion.
Is a Brazilian bacharelado the same as a Portuguese licenciatura?+−
No. A Brazilian bacharelado is a 4–6 year MEC-system degree, while a Portuguese licenciatura is a 3-year Bologna first-cycle degree of 180 ECTS. A Brazilian licenciatura is a teaching-focused track, distinct from both. We translate each label as issued, with its system context.
Do you translate the Suplemento ao Diploma?+−
Yes, in full. The Suplemento carries the ECTS credits, learning outcomes, and framework references that evaluators use to assess a Bologna-era Portuguese degree. It is translated together with the diploma as one set.
Should I upload the back, seals, stamps, and signatures?+−
Yes. Upload the front and back, including every seal, stamp, signature, registry entry, and attached apostille. We translate or describe every legible element that appears on the document.
Do I need a certified or notarized diploma translation?+−
A certified translation includes the translator’s signed statement that the translation is complete and accurate. Notarization only verifies the identity of the person signing that statement. Add notarization only when the organization receiving your diploma asks for it.
Is there a 250-word cap per page?+−
No. One physical page stays one billed page, even when the diploma, transcript, or supplement is unusually dense.
Evaluator reference
Common Portuguese-language degree titles
These descriptions show how each degree fits into its local education system. The evaluator—not the translator—decides its formal U.S. equivalency.
| Original degree | Place in local system | Typical duration | Translation note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacharelado (Brazil) | First university degree | 4–6 years | Field qualifier kept — Bacharel em Engenharia stays visible |
| Licenciatura (Brazil) | Teaching-focused degree | 4 years | Not the same as Portugal’s licenciatura |
| Licenciatura (Portugal) | Bologna first cycle | 3 years / 180 ECTS | Bologna cycles apply since 2006 — the era matters |
| Tecnólogo (Brazil) | Short-cycle technology degree | 2–3 years | From a curso superior de tecnologia; kept as issued |
| Mestrado / Doutoramento | Postgraduate degrees | 2 / 3+ years | Mestrado and doutorado in Brazil; 2º and 3º ciclo in Portugal |
Document glossary
Common Portuguese diploma terms, explained
These terms explain why the diploma, course record, and supplement may need to be translated as separate documents.
- Licenciatura
- Teaching degree in Brazil vs first-cycle Bologna bachelor in Portugal — not equivalent across the two.
- Suplemento ao Diploma
- The Portuguese Diploma Supplement with ECTS credits and learning outcomes.
- Tecnólogo
- Brazilian technology degree (2–3 years) from a curso superior de tecnologia.
- Histórico escolar
- The course-by-course academic record — the diploma’s companion document.
- MEC / DGES
- Brazil’s Ministry of Education / Portugal’s higher-education directorate.
Common destinations
Where can you use a certified diploma translation?
The documents you need depend on where you are submitting the translation. These examples show what each reviewer checks and what people commonly send with a diploma.
WES / ECE
Credential evaluation
Evaluators compare the English diploma with the original and usually review the transcript in the same file.
Commonly sent
Diploma + histórico escolar or Suplemento
University
Admissions
Admissions teams use the translation to confirm your degree, field, institution, and graduation date.
Commonly sent
Diploma + transcript or academic supplement
Licensing
Professional board
Nursing, engineering, teaching, and other boards may need both the academic award and professional registration.
Commonly sent
Diploma + histórico + license or registration evidence
Employer / I-140
Employment verification
An employer or immigration counsel may use the credential to document the degree claimed for the role or petition.
Commonly sent
Diploma + any evidence named in the request
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