Latin-German Translation for Your Latinum Certificate
Need to prove your Latin proficiency for a German university? Whether your Latinum certificate comes from a German school, a foreign institution, or a supplementary exam, we provide certified translations that German universities and authorities accept. Sworn translators with academic expertise handle your documents.
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Why does it need to be certified?
German universities require official proof of Latin proficiency, called Latinum, for many humanities and theology programs. If your Latin certificate or transcript is in a foreign language, the university's Studierendensekretariat (student office) or Prüfungsamt (examination office) will typically require a beglaubigte Übersetzung, a certified translation made by a öffentlich bestellter und allgemein beeidigter Übersetzer (publicly appointed and sworn translator). According to the German Federal Foreign Office, German authorities generally require translations by sworn translators registered in Germany, and they decide individually whether foreign translations are accepted.
Your path to a certified Latin-German translation
Send your document
Upload or email a clear scan or photo of your Latinum certificate, Latin exam result, or university transcript. A phone photo works fine.
Receive your quote
Within a few hours, you receive a personal quote by email with a transparent fixed price. No hidden costs, no obligation.
Confirm with one click
Your quote includes a confirmation button. One click, and our sworn translator begins work immediately.
Receive your translation
You receive the certified translation as a PDF by email, followed by the stamped original by post. Standard delivery takes 3 to 6 business days.
Pay at your convenience
The invoice arrives with your translation. You have 14 days to pay by bank transfer. Your translation is already in your hands.
When do you need a certified Latin-German translation?
The Latinum is a formal certificate of Latin proficiency that many German universities require for admission to specific programs. If your proof of Latin knowledge is in a foreign language or if your German certificate needs to be officially translated for another institution, you will need a certified translation. Here are the most common situations:
Admission to humanities or theology programs
Programs like History, Philosophy, Classical Philology, and Theology often require Latinum for enrollment. According to the University of Hamburg, Classical Philology and Latin teacher training require full Latinum, and Kleines Latinum (small Latinum) is not sufficient.
- School-leaving certificate (Abiturzeugnis)
- University transcript with Latin courses
Late proof during your studies
Some students start their degree without Latinum and complete it later through university Latin courses or an Ergänzungsprüfung (supplementary exam). When changing universities or applying for a Master's program, you may need your Latin exam certificate translated.
- Supplementary exam certificate
- Transcript of records
Recognition of foreign Latin qualifications
International students with Latin courses on their foreign school-leaving certificate or university transcript often need certified German translations. German universities assess whether foreign Latin qualifications correspond to Latinum requirements, as noted by the University of Göttingen.
- Foreign high school diploma
- University degree certificate
Teacher training (Lehramt) requirements
Future teachers often prove their Latinum through special Erweiterungsprüfungen (extension exams). For applications to Studienseminar, transfers between federal states, or teacher recognition, certified translations of Latin exam certificates may be required, as outlined by NRW Education Ministry.
- Extension exam certificate
- School-leaving certificate
What we need from you
To prepare your certified Latin-German translation, please provide:
- A clear scan or photo of your Latin certificate, exam result, or transcript
- Information about how you will use the translation (university name and program helps us use the right terminology)
- Any deadline you need to meet
Good to know
You do not need to send the original document. A clear scan or phone photo is sufficient for preparing your translation. Our translators are experienced with academic Latin terminology and older certificate formats. If your document contains handwritten notes or old script, mention this when requesting your quote.
Questions about your Latinum translation?
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Standard delivery takes 3 to 6 business days. You receive the PDF by email first, followed by the stamped original by post. If you have a university application deadline approaching, mention it when requesting your quote so we can confirm timing.
A clear scan or phone photo is sufficient for preparing your translation. The translator notes that the translation was made from a copy. For the university, requirements vary: some accept scanned certified translations at the application stage and request originals at enrollment. Check your target university's specific instructions.
German universities typically prefer or require translations by sworn translators registered in Germany. The Federal Foreign Office confirms that German missions abroad cannot certify translation content, and each authority decides individually whether foreign translations are accepted. Using a German sworn translator is the safest option.
You pay after you receive your translation. The invoice arrives together with your certified translation, and you have 14 days to pay by bank transfer. No prepayment required.
This depends on your specific program. Some universities accept Kleines Latinum or university-internal Latin exams, while others require full Latinum. The translation itself does not change the legal value of your certificate. Before investing in a translation, check with your program's Fachstudienberatung (academic advisor) or Prüfungsamt (examination office) whether your qualification level is sufficient.
Often needed together
School-leaving certificate (Abiturzeugnis)
Your Latinum notation often appears on your Abiturzeugnis, which may need translation alongside other subjects for university applications.
University degree certificate
International students with foreign degrees in Classics, Theology, or History may need both their degree certificate and Latin course descriptions translated.
Transcript of records
Often requested together with Latinum proof when universities evaluate whether your coursework matches their Latin requirements.
Your Latinum certificate, translated for German universities
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