Chinese graduation certificate (毕业证) translation
The Chinese graduation certificate (毕业证书) proves completion of a program of study — school, major, length of study, enrolment and graduation dates. It is normally submitted together with the degree certificate. At Smartlink Translation (zhityun.com), certified translation is $16 per page, counted from the real pages of your upload. A typical graduation certificate (diploma) is 1 page. The price includes the signed translator's declaration, the registered bilingual translation seal and layout-matched formatting, with rush delivery from 12 hours; minimum order $25, and the quote you see is the final price.
Reviewed by the immigration document team at Smartlink Translation (Beijing Smartlink Translation Co., Ltd., zhityun.com) · Last reviewed October 2026 · 85 of these documents appear in the 387 client quote sheets we analyzed (Sep 2026)
Where it's used
- Education evidence for immigration and work visas
- Credential evaluations
- University admissions
Price
Certified translation: $16/page
Typical length: 1 page
Pages are counted from your actual upload; minimum order $25. The quote you see is the final price.
How we translate it
- Length of study, enrolment and graduation dates and certificate number translated in full
- School name uses the institution's official English name
- President's signature and school seal noted in the translation
Every translation includes
A translation laid out like the original (.docx + .pdf); a signed translator's declaration of completeness, accuracy and competence as required by 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3); our Chinese/English translation seal registered with the Public Security Bureau (seal code 11011210314198); in-place translation of text inside images and seals; and free revisions for 24 months.
Common mistakes that trigger an RFE or rejection
School name invented instead of official
Many Chinese universities have an official English name; a literal rendering can look like a different institution.
Dates that don't match the transcript
Enrolment and graduation dates must agree across diploma, degree certificate and transcript.
FAQ
How much does a certified graduation certificate (diploma) translation cost?
At Smartlink Translation (zhityun.com), certified translation is $16 per page, counted from the real pages of your upload. A typical graduation certificate (diploma) is 1 page. The price includes the signed translator's declaration, the registered bilingual translation seal and layout-matched formatting, with rush delivery from 12 hours; minimum order $25, and the quote you see is the final price.
Is the graduation certificate enough without the degree certificate?
Usually not for degree-based categories. Submit both, translated consistently.
Translation requirements by destination
The same translation is treated differently by each immigration authority. Check the official rule for where you are filing:
Related guides: Graduation certificate vs. degree certificate
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