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Statement of purpose Translation
Our team of sworn translators prepares your statement of purpose translation for notarisation where the receiving institution requires it. We provide information about apostilles and consular legalisation; we do not submit or manage these applications.
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A statement of purpose (SOP / motivation letter) is a text in which the applicant explains the reasons for applying and their goals. It is a key component of postgraduate and scholarship applications.
This text is a personal account rather than an official document. Its style and coherence are preserved in the translation; natural academic expression is more important than word-for-word equivalents.
Which institutions request this document?
- Foreign universities — for postgraduate applications
- Scholarship organizations
- Research programs
Certification requirements
Notarization is generally not required; the text is the applicant's own statement.
It is generally not required.
There is no universal rule. The institution requesting the document determines its certification requirements. The information above describes common practice. Tell us which institution you are applying to and we will help clarify the required certification.
Preparing your document
- Send the text in an editable format (Word or a text file)
- Specify the name and field of the program you are applying to; terminology choices will be made accordingly
- Let us know if there is a word limit; the length of the text may change in the target language
Frequently asked questions
Will you revise my text while translating it?
The translation conveys the content of the source text. Editing or strengthening the content is a separate service and is assessed separately upon request.
What happens if the translation exceeds the word limit?
The text may become longer in the target language. If you tell us about the limit, it can be shortened without loss of meaning.
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