Application

Applications are to be submitted online before November 15 via the application portal heiCO and by e-mail to the joint academic programme commission (maft@iued.uni-heidelberg.de) before 15 November. A simultaneous application is automatically made for the underlying national master’s degree in Translation, Communication, and Language Technology at Heidelberg University.

Application at Heidelberg University:

• Proof of fulfilment of the access requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with above-average success in a translation-related degree programme or a related degree programme with comparable content, in particular in a language and cultural studies degree programme at a German or foreign university

  • Very good linguistic and cultural competence in the B- or C-languages to be studied in the sense of active and passive language competence at a high level corresponding to C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference. Proof can be provided by language certificates or by the bachelor's degree.

  • The motivation to study the chosen programme and the persued profession, proven by the explanations in the motivation letter, the CV, and the recommendation letter. 

• (If applicable) proof of completed apprenticeship and professional activity, practical activities as well as further achievements and qualifications 

• A transcript of records in German, English or Spanish of the achievements in the previously completed degree programme

• Declaration of loss/non-loss of the entitlement to take the final exams or of ongoing examinations in the master's degree programme in translation studies or similar degree programmes in Germany or foreign coutries: online form

• Curriculum vitae in tabular form (German or Spanish), 1-3 DIN A4 pages

• Personally written motivation letter (German or Spanish) 1 DIN A4 page

• Two recommendation letters from a university lecturer or supervisor of a completed internship (if applicable)

Application at the Universidad Pontificia Católica de Chile (application dossier):

• Proof of fulfilment of the acceess requirements 

  • Bachelor's degree with aboce-average success in a translation-related degree programme or a related degree programme with comparable content, in particular in a language and cultural studies degree programme at a German or foreign university 

  • Very good linguistic and cultural competence in the B- or C-languages to be studied in the sense of active and passive language competence at a high level corresponding to C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference. Proof can be provided by language certificates or by the bachelor's degree.

  • The motivation to study the chosen programme and the persued profession, proven by the explanations in the motivation letter, the CV, and the recommendation letter

• (If applicable) proof of completed apprenticeship and professional activity, practical activities as well as further achievements and qualifications 

• A transcript of records in German, English, or Spanish of the achievements in the previously completed degree programme

• Personally written motivation letter (German or Spanish) 1 DIN A4 page

• Two recommendation letters from a university lecturer or supervisor of a completed internship (if applicable

Further information on the application procedure: https://bit.ly/3FI3j9f

Applications are to be submitted online before November 15 via the application portal heiCO and by e-mail to the joint academic programme commission (maft@iued.uni-heidelberg.de) before 15 November. A simultaneous application is automatically made for the underlying national master’s degree in Translation, Communication, and Language Technology at Heidelberg University.

Application at Heidelberg University:

The documents required for international students to apply to Heidelberg University are the same documents as for German students, except for a few additional documents that need to be submitted. In addition to the documents listed above, the following documents must also be sent.

• Completed application form for admission
• Curriculum vitae in tabular form (German or Spanish), see admission regulations
• Motivation letter (German or Spanish) with the reasons for taking up the international variant of the study programme, see admission regulations
• All acquired university certificates with academic achievements:
  • In the case of certificates from German universities: copies
  • In the case of certificates from foreign universities: officially certified copies of the certificates including officially certified translations (German, English, or Spanish) + grading system of the foreign university.

If the (bachelor) certificate has not yet been issued at the time of application, a provisional certificate stating the achievements up to this point in time is sufficient.

• University entrance qualification (Foreign university entrance qualification: officially certified copy including officially certified translation (German or English))
  •    Proof of linguistic and cultural competence in Spanish and English (C1 of the CEFR) through bachelor certificate or language certificates
  •    Proof of German language competence („Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang“ or an equivalent certificate: https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/studium/interesse/int_bewerbung/deutschk.html) 

•    If the proof is not yet available at the time of application, it must be presented at the latest at enrolment!

• Declaration of loss/non-loss of the entitlement to take the final exams or of ongoing examinations in the master’s degree programme in translation studies or similar degree programmes in Germany or foreign countries: online form
• Passport copy
• For applicants from NON-EU/EEA countries: Proof of financial provisions in connection with studies (https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/md/zentral/international/finanzierung_bescheinigung.pdf)
• If applicable: officially certified copy or transcript of the certificate of the passed aptitude assessment test, if such a certificate has already been passed in Germany, including the corresponding overview of individual grades.
• If applicable: officially certified copies or transcripts of the certificates of university entrance examinations passed abroad, including the corresponding list of grades and – if available – the letter of admission from the foreign university + officially certified translation.

Applying at the Universidad Pontificia Católica de Chile (application dossier):

• Proof of fulfilment of the access requirements

   

  • Bachelor's degree with above-average success in a translation-related degree programme or a related degree programme with comparable content, in particular in a language and cultural studies degree programme at a German or foreign university.

  • Very good linguistic and cultural competence in the B- or C-languages to be studied in the sense of active and passive language competence at a high level corresponding to C1 (English) and B2 (German) of the Common European Framework of Reference. Proof can be provided by language certificates or by the bachelor’s degree.

  • The motivation to study the chosen programme and the pursued profession, proven by the explanations in the motivation letter, the CV, and the recommendation letter.

• (If applicable) proof of completed apprenticeship and professional activity, practical activities as well as further achievements and qualifications 

• A transcript of records in German, English, or Spanish of the achievements in the previously completed degree programme

• Curriculum vitae in tabular form (German or Spanish), 1-3 DIN A4 pages

• Personally written motivation letter (German or Spanish) 1 DIN A4 page

Further information on the application process:  https://bit.ly/3FI3j9f