Overview

The Faculty of Translation and Interpreting awards a Master of Arts in Conference Interpreting from University of Geneva with a full range of courses in consecutive and simultaneous interpreting.

To be admitted to the Master of Arts in Conference Interpreting programme, you must meet the registration requirements of the University of Geneva and hold a university degree. In addition, you must pass the written and oral entrance examinations (see art. 9 of the Faculty Study Regulations), thereby demonstrating a high linguistic level and good knowledge of current affairs. See enrolment procedures.

The Interpreting Department

Our flagship training program, the Master of Arts in Conference Interpreting (MA CI), prepares students for a career as conference interpreters in international organizations, in international diplomacy and in international business.

Additionally, the Interpreting Department offers a wide range of customized short courses as part of our continuing education portfolio, including basic skill training for court interpreters and field interpreters.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Reading in Interpretation Theory

International Organizations, Parliamentary Procedure and Conference Terminology

General Consecutive Interpretation

Consecutive Interpretation

Simultaneous Interpretation

Supervised training for simultaneous interpretation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

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Language

English, French

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Genève, Switzerland

Disciplines

Translation & Interpreting View 5 other Masters in Translation & Interpreting in Switzerland

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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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a university degree: a Bachelor's (BA) degree or another university degree deemed equivalent
Every professional conference interpreter has a language combination that determines the languages from and into which s/he works. It usually consists of an A language, (sometimes) a B language, and one or more C languages.

Pass the FTI's written and oral exams

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Tuition Fees

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

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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.

Funding

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Overview

The Interpreting Department

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Genève

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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