Translation of a German Transcript and Multilingual Templates

In today's globalized world, international educational exchanges are becoming increasingly common, and students frequently pursue studies in different countries. As a result, translating academic transcripts—especially from German to Chinese—has become an essential task. German transcripts typically include personal information, course titles, grading systems, and additional academic notes. This article will discuss how to accurately translate a German transcript and provide templates in multiple languages for study, employment, or other official purposes.

Key Points in Translating a German Transcript

When translating a German transcript, the following aspects should be considered:

1. Grade Conversion
   German universities typically use a grading scale from 1.0 (best) to 5.0 (fail), while some institutions follow the ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System), which ranges from A (excellent) to F (fail). Proper conversion should be applied based on the target country’s grading system.

2. Professional Course Titles
   Many course titles have specific meanings in German and require precise translation into Chinese, such as:

• Betriebswirtschaftslehre (BWL) → Business Administration
• Volkswirtschaftslehre (VWL) → Economics
• Maschinenbau → Mechanical Engineering
• Informatik → Computer Science

3. Credit and Course Descriptions
   It is crucial to maintain accuracy in credit conversion (ECTS) and course descriptions to ensure credibility in academic or professional applications.

German Transcript Translation Template

Original German Transcript Sample:

makefile复制编辑Universität Musterstadt  
Fakultät für Wirtschaftswissenschaften  
Studiengang: Betriebswirtschaftslehre  Name: Max Mustermann  Matrikelnummer: 123456  Geburtsdatum: 01.01.2000  Modul | Note | ECTS  
-----------------------------------  
Mikroökonomie | 2,3 | 6  
Makroökonomie | 1,7 | 6  
Buchführung | 2,0 | 5  
Marketing | 1,3 | 6  
Statistik | 2,5 | 5  
Gesamt-Durchschnittsnote: 2,0

Translated Chinese Transcript Template:

diff复制编辑某某大学  
经济与管理学院  
专业：工商管理  
姓名：马克斯·穆斯特曼  
学号：123456  
出生日期：2000年1月1日  

课程 | 成绩 | 学分（ECTS）  
-----------------------------------  微观经济学 | 2.3 | 6  
宏观经济学 | 1.7 | 6  
会计学 | 2.0 | 5  
市场营销 | 1.3 | 6  
统计学 |

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