Having Certificates and Diplomas from Azerbaijan Recognised in Germany

By Irada Abbasova, generally authorised translator and sworn interpreter for Azerbaijani and German
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If you want to study or work in Germany with a school or university qualification from Azerbaijan, you will often need an evaluation or recognition of your qualification. Depending on your goal, the responsible body is the university or uni-assist, the Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen (ZAB, Central Office for Foreign Education) or a recognition authority for the profession concerned. The Azerbaijani documents are almost always required with a certified translation.

Which body is responsible?

  • University admission: the university itself or uni-assist
  • Evaluation of qualifications for the labour market and authorities: Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen (ZAB)
  • Regulated professions, e.g. medicine, nursing or teaching: the competent recognition authority of the federal state

Which documents are translated?

Typically:

  • School leaving certificate (Attestat)
  • Bachelor's and master's diploma
  • Diploma Supplement or transcript of records
  • Proof of professional experience, e.g. employment record book or certificates

Translation from Azerbaijan or from Germany?

According to uni-assist, translations from Azerbaijan are only accepted if an Azerbaijani notary confirms the translator's signature and identity. Translations by a translator sworn or authorised in Germany are usually the simpler route for German institutions. Check the requirements of your university or recognition authority.

Tip

Have your diploma and transcript translated together. Many institutions require both, and this keeps the terminology consistent across all documents.

Frequently asked questions

Do you also translate medical or technical terminology?

Yes. I translate documents from the medical, legal, technical and other fields.

Are there fixed prices for certificates?

Yes, I offer fixed prices for standard documents such as school certificates and official certificates. Special terms apply for several documents.

Need a document translated?

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