Degree programmes at the IÜD
BACHELOR
The Institute for Translating and Interpreting offers the following Bachelor's degree programmes:
- Bachelor of Arts in Translation Studies
- International curriculum: Bachelor Plus in Translation Studies (Spanish)
- Bachelor of Arts in Translation Studies for Information Technologies
A general higher education entrance qualification or an equally recognized school-leaving qualification is required for admission to a Bachelor's programme at the University of Heidelberg. Proficient use of the German language as well as good to very good language proficiency in the elected foreign languages (level B2 CEFR at minimum) are indispensable for the academic programmes offered at the IÜD.
MASTER
The IÜD offers two consecutive Master's degree programmes:
- Master Master of Arts in Translation, Communication, Language Technology
- Double Degree Fachübersetzen und Kulturmittlung (programme offered by the University of Heidelberg and the University of Salamanca)
- Double Degree Fachübersetzen und Übersetzungstechnologien (programme offered by the University of Heidelberg and the Universidad Pontificia Católica de Chile)
- Master of Arts in Conference Interpreting
To be accepted to one of these Master's degree programmes, you must have received above-average marks in a translation studies degree programme of at least six semesters at a higher education institution in or outside of Germany or another degree programme mentioned in the admission regulations.
Information for international applicants
Special regulations apply to international applicants. The application is to be directed to the Division for International Affairs.
Information for exchange students