Master in Department of Applied Foreign Languages

National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, located in Northern Taiwan, offers this master's degree through its Department of Applied Foreign Languages, taught in English. Applied foreign languages is a field that combines language study with practical skills in communication, translation, and cross-cultural interaction, extending beyond general linguistics into areas such as business communication, translation and interpretation, intercultural communication, and language use in professional or technological contexts. Graduate study in this area typically involves advanced coursework in language and communication theory alongside applied projects or a research thesis focused on a specific aspect of language use, translation practice, or intercultural communication. Graduates of applied foreign languages programs move into roles that draw directly on language and communication skills. Common paths include translation and interpretation work, positions in international business and trade that require cross-cultural communication, roles in the tourism and hospitality sector, language teaching, and work in media, publishing, or corporate communications where multilingual skills are valued. Some graduates use the degree to support careers in international organizations or diplomatic and government settings that require strong language competencies. Studying applied foreign languages at the graduate level in Taiwan offers a base for developing advanced language and communication skills within an academic environment focused on practical application rather than language study alone. For students aiming to build a career where language ability intersects with business, translation, or intercultural work, this program provides both academic depth and applied relevance.