MA in Communication and Translation Technology (MATECH)

Apply for the Master of Arts in Communication and Translation Technology (MATECH (formerly MATIM))

To study at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and be admitted to the Faculty of Translation and Interpreting (FTI), you must:

  • Fulfill UNIGE's requirements to enroll in an MA programme.
  • Fulfill the FTI's admission conditions

What are the admission conditions?

Admission will be based on your application file. You must meet the following requirements:

Qualifications:

You must hold a:

  • BA in multilingual communication from the FTI
  • BA in multilingual communication or translation from another university
  • BA in communication
  • BA in linguistics
  • BA in computer science
  • BA in humanities
  • Another university diploma that is deemed to be equivalent

Previous courses:

You are required to have passed at least  one course in language engineering, translation technology or information and communications technology during your previous studies.

Language skills:

You must have at least a C1 level in English under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, and a B2 level in French.

Unlike the MA programmes in translation and conference interpreting, you don’t have to choose a language combination since you will not be required to take any translation classes.

Your application file

Your file will be reviewed by a committee in our Faculty. You will be informed of their decision no later than 13 June 2025.

Please also have a look at the general description page for this programme.

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How do I apply?

Apply online to register for the FTI entrance exam and apply to enroll at UNIGE.

  • We accept applications from 15 January to 28 February 2025
    • for applicants with nationalities that are required to have a visa for a stay of over 90 days (irrespective of your current place of residence, unless you hold a Swiss residence permit that is valid past 30 April)
    • for applicants who hold a BA from a university outside of Switzerland
  • We accept applications from 15 January to 30 April 2025
    • for applicants who do not need to apply for a visa to stay in Switzerland
    • for applicants who hold a BA from a Swiss university

 

The tuition fee is CHF 500 per semester of study for both Swiss and foreign students.

 

Please note that

you may only be admitted to the FTI after:

* the FTI accepts your application file

and

* the University accepts your enrollment application
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Student Secretariat

Admissions and enrolment

Marie-Laure CUDET
Campus building: Uni Mail
Office: 6256
Telephone: +41 (0)22 37 98708
email: admission-fti(at)unige.ch

Office hours: Monday - Thursday, 10:00 - 12:00 am / 2:00 - 4:00 pm

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