Master in Conference Interpreting

Applications for the Oct 2027 intake are due by Jul 15, 2027. Tuition fees are 3,222 USD per year.

The Master in Conference Interpreting is a two-year program at Heidelberg University, ideal for students who want to become professional interpreters. It offers a Master's degree, taught in English.

The curriculum includes consecutive and simultaneous interpreting, with a focus on the student's native language and two additional languages. Students interpret at a public conference, gaining real-world experience.

Graduates can work as conference interpreters, translators, or language consultants, finding employment in international organizations, government agencies, or private companies.

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.

Heidelberg city provides an inspiring backdrop of historic streets, cultural life, and a compact campus that encourages scholarly exchange and student involvement. Extensive academic support, international offices, and research opportunities help international students integrate and advance their careers. For students seeking a world-class research environment rooted in tradition yet focused on contemporary challenges, Heidelberg University offers unmatched depth, interdisciplinary opportunities, and a vibrant intellectual community.