Overview

The Translation curriculum from University of Lisbon is interdisciplinary in nature, and aims to develop the varied skills required by translators: linguistic, technical, IT, cultural and literary.Therefore, the course provides basic training that focuses both on the more technical aspects of translation and on the necessary cultural immersion that goes with it. Students are mainly trained in translating into Portuguese, using various types of texts and support, from and into German, Spanish, French and English, so as to meet the requirements of the Portuguese job market.At the end of the course, students may choose to further expand their skills at the Faculty of arts and humanities by taking one-year Specialised (in Translation Technologies and Practical Translation), Master (Translation and Conference Interpreting (2009-2014)), or Phd courses (Translation Studies).

Career prospects

Translation graduates work in different areas of interlinguistic and intercultural mediation. The strong practical component of the degree and training in Portuguese and two foreign languages enables graduates to work in areas as diverse as translation (general, literary, technical and scientific , audiovisual and localization), proofreading, language teaching, consultancy, linguistic and cultural mediation and research.Many graduates in Translation continue to study, entering Master's and Doctoral courses, either continuing their training in Translation, or embarking on other areas of the Humanities and Social Sciences, among others.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History and Theory of Translation
Computer-Assisted Translation
Culture of Language A
Literature of Language A
Linguistics of Language A
Written Portuguese Production

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-22 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Portuguese

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lisbon, Portugal

Disciplines

Translation & Interpreting

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a secondary school diploma (or equivalent) that qualifies you for admission to higher education in the country where it was awarded.
Demonstrate academic preparation in the subject areas required for the degree you are applying for.
Demonstrate Portuguese language proficiency at B1 level (CEFR), or commit to taking a Portuguese language course or language assessment if you do not yet meet the requirement.
Meet the minimum application grade of 100/200, with selection based on:
50% secondary school average
50% results from the required entrance examinations or equivalent qualifications accepted by FLUL (e.g. ENEM, Gaokao).
Submit the required application documents, including your passport, secondary school diploma, academic transcripts, and a declaration confirming your international student status.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

3500 EUR / year

≈ 3500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

697 EUR / year

≈ 697 EUR / year

Living costs

Lisbon

Portugal

630 - 1123 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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