General guidance · Updated 2026-07-19
Translation, notarization, and apostille
Treat document legalization as a sequence, not one checkbox.
General guidance
Rules vary by university, program, intake, and nationality. Confirm every final requirement with the official authority.
Map the chain
For every document, record issuer, original language, required target language, translator rules, notarization, apostille or consular authentication, and the receiving deadline.
Final verification
Open the current university or government guide, confirm the intake and academic year, and save the source link and checked date. A previous-year PDF is context, not a current requirement.