Overview

The Translation Studies for Information Technologies at Heidelberg University is offered in collaboration with the Mannheim University of Applied Sciences.

The programme was developed in response to the growing need for technical translators with an educational background in not only linguistics and cultural studies, but also in engineering. In today’s IT sector, translators must possess both outstanding foreign language skills and solid technological know-how in the area of translation.

Career

This degree programme serves as a bridge between a degree programme in engineering and a humanities degree programme. Graduates will have gained a career profile for which there is a greatly increasing demand, giving them access to professional opportunities in a number of currently fast-growing sectors:

Technical translation

Technical documentation

Software localisation

Multilingual web publishing

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Translation and Technical Translation

Terminology Management

A choice of either expanding linguistic competence through the acquisition of French or Spanish as an additional language or expanding subject-specific knowledge in the areas of economics, sociology, law, and/or medicine and the life sciences.

Computer Science, Mathematics, Communication Technology, Software Engineering, Internet Applications, Electrical Engineering and Building Automation

Project Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in German

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Heidelberg, Germany

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Translation & Interpreting Linguistics View 4 other Bachelors in Linguistics in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

All degree programmes at Heidelberg University are access-restricted. The general requirements to enrol in an academic programme are a university entrance qualification and proof of sufficient language proficiency.

Depending on the nationality of international students, they may require an entry visa and a residence permit in order to study at Heidelberg University.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year

Additional Details

EU/EEA- Fees and contributions: 161.10 € / Semester

Living costs

Heidelberg

Germany

922 - 1397 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Heidelberg

Funding

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