Bachelor in Translation Studies (3 Years)

For Bachelor in Translation Studies (3 Years), tuition comes to 1,500 EUR per year, while the application deadline for the Oct 2027 intake is Jul 15, 2027.

The Bachelor in Translation Studies at Heidelberg University is a 3-year program that teaches students how to translate and interpret languages. This English-taught degree helps students become mediators in multilingual and multicultural situations.

The curriculum includes lectures, seminars, and practice classes on translation competence and language skills. Students also do a 6-week internship in a foreign country to improve their translation skills and learn from industry professionals.

Graduates can work as translators, interpreters, or language mediators. They can also find jobs in publishing, international business, or diplomacy, working as localization specialists, translation project managers, or foreign language editors.

Heidelberg University, officially Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg and founded in 1386, is Germany’s oldest university and a global centre for research and scholarship. With a long tradition captured by its motto SEMPER APERTUS, the university pairs centuries of academic heritage with a forward-looking commitment to interdisciplinary research, academic freedom, and societal responsibility.

The university offers a comprehensive range of disciplines across humanities, law, social sciences, natural sciences, and medicine, supported by strong doctoral training and research-based teaching. With approximately 29,187 students and a substantial international community, Heidelberg fosters collaboration across fields and provides access to leading research institutes, enabling students to engage in cutting-edge projects and pursue advanced study in a rigorous academic setting.

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