Specialized Translation and Translation Technologies [Double degree рrοgram]

Interested students (German and international) must apply to the Heidelberg University and the Universidad Pontificia Católica de Chile.

Application at Heidelberg University:

1. Proof of fulfillment of the access requirements:
   1. Bachelor's degree with above-average success in a translation-related degree program or a related degree program with comparable content, in particular in a language and cultural studies degree program at a German or foreign university.
   2. 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 a bachelor's degree.
   3. The motivation to study the chosen program and the pursued profession is proven by the explanations in the motivation letter, the CV, and the recommendation letter.
2. (If applicable) proof of completed apprenticeship and professional activity, practical activities as well as further achievements and qualifications.
3. A transcript of records in German, English, or Spanish of the achievements in the previously completed degree program.
4. Declaration of loss/non-loss of the entitlement to take the final exams or of ongoing examinations in the master's degree program in translation studies or similar degree programs in Germany or foreign countries: online form.
5. Curriculum vitae in tabular form (German or Spanish), 1-3 DIN A4 pages.
6. Personally written motivation letter (German or Spanish) 1 DIN A4 page.
7. Two recommendation letters from a university lecturer or supervisor of a completed internship (if applicable).
8. Passport copy.
9. For applicants from NON-EU/EEA countries: Proof of financial provisions in connection with studies.
10. 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.
11. 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.

Note:

• 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.

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

1. Proof of fulfillment of the access requirements:
   1. Bachelor's degree with above-average success in a translation-related degree program or a related degree program with comparable content, in particular in a language and cultural studies degree program at a German or foreign university.
   2. 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 a bachelor's degree.
   3. The motivation to study the chosen program and the pursued profession is proven by the explanations in the motivation letter, the CV, and the recommendation letter.
2. (If applicable) proof of completed apprenticeship and professional activity, practical activities as well as further achievements and qualifications.
3. A transcript of records in German, English, or Spanish of the achievements in the previously completed degree program.
4. Curriculum vitae in tabular form (German or Spanish), 1-3 DIN A4 pages.
5. Personally written motivation letter (German or Spanish) 1 DIN A4 page.
6. Two recommendation letters from a university lecturer or supervisor of a completed internship (if applicablе).