Overview

Translation and Interpreting from University of Geneva gives access to doctoral studies in translation studies, multilingual information processing, conference interpreting and multilingual communication management.

Students at Translation and Interpreting from University of Geneva will:

become full-fledged members of the scientific community.

gain skills in the interpreting and translation field

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Translation and revision

Interpreting

Terminology

Computer-aided translation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

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Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in French

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Genève, Switzerland

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

detailed PhD thesis proposal

letter of motivation addressed to the FTI’s College of Professors

formal agreement from a professor in the Faculty to direct your thesis

PhD programme put forward by your intended thesis director, with your approval

detailed CV in French (dated and signed)

certified copy of the highest degree you hold

completed form requesting equivalence for the highest degree you hold, if applicable

simple copies of all other degrees

copy of your transcript

publication record, if applicable

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1000 CHF / year

≈ 1000 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1000 CHF / year

≈ 1000 CHF / year

Living costs

Genève

Switzerland

1925 - 2850 CHF / month

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

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