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Romanian diploma for a Belgian university

A Belgian university does not read a Romanian diploma as a mere title. It reads the level, the path and the annexes that give it academic relief.

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Last updated Editorial lead : Hiliyeh Bashir5 sources

Why does Romania change the way a university reads the file?

Because a diploma issued from Romania sits inside a training system, study years and annexes that the Belgian university must place back into its own framework.

What does the university want to read?

The level, the duration, the programme label, the annexes and the coherence of the admission file around the diploma.

Where does the file lose the most strength?

When the diploma is translated on its own, without the annexes that explain the real academic path.

Documents to prepare

  • Original diploma or certified copy that is fully readable
  • Transcripts, supplements or attestations tied to the study path
  • Apostille or legalisation if required
  • Sworn translation of the records the university will actually read
  • Identity record and admission-file elements that stay aligned

Steps to follow

  1. Identify the exact university use case

    Check whether the file is for admission, enrolment, an exemption or another academic review.

  2. Gather the useful academic package

    Add transcripts, supplements and attestations that give the diploma its real substance.

  3. Authenticate and then translate

    If an apostille or legalisation is needed, handle it before ordering the sworn translation.

  4. Submit a coherent file

    Submit the diploma, annexes and translation in an order that helps the university reread the path without guessing.

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Frequently asked questions

+Is a diploma issued from Romania enough on its own for a Belgian university?
Not always. Transcripts and annexes often matter just as much as the diploma itself.
+Do supplements and attestations need to be translated?
Yes if the university has to read them to understand the level or the path.
+Does translation replace the apostille?
No. Each step does its own job, and translation does not cover authentication.
+Does the same file work for every university?
Not necessarily. The precise goal of the filing changes what needs to be made readable.
+Does this page replace the university?
No. It helps prepare a cleaner file before submission.

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Official sources used

The references below are the public sources used to document this page. The competent authority always retains the final decision.

Official sourceBelgium.be - Recognition of a foreign diplomaOfficial sourceFWB - EquiSupOfficial sourceNARIC VlaanderenOfficial sourceFPS Justice - Legalisation of sworn translationsOfficial sourceFPS Justice - National register of sworn translators and interpreters

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