Overview

As more and more businesses, governments and individuals expand and communicate across borders, the demand for clear and accurate translations is growing. This programme develops the translation, editing and proofreading skills needed to translate and localise specialised texts, including those relating to business, advertising, audiovisual and law. The programme has been awarded the European Master’s in Translation (EMT) Quality Label. Students can choose to undertake an academic exchange at one of our partner universities in Cyprus, Spain, Poland, Italy, or elsewhere. Graduates of this programme pursue careers in the European Commission and Parliament, as well as in companies providing language services and as intercultural communication specialists in the media.

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Programme Structure

This programme focuses on language skills, as well as technological knowledge, equipping students with:

intercultural communication skills, creative thinking;
translation, editing and proofreading skills, terminology management;
proficiency in translation software, such as Trados, MemoQ, and various AI tools;
professional growth through voluntary internships at institutions such as the European Commission, European Parliament, and European Central Bank.

Students can also participate in Translating Europe workshops, summer schools, and seminars in Brussels and Strasbourg. This programme provides the option to pursue translation and interpreting in the legal and medical fields, or to focus on translation from a second foreign language.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

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Campus Location

Kaunas, Lithuania

Disciplines

Language Studies Translation & Interpreting View 7 other Masters in Language Studies in Lithuania

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

0,9 average grade (CGPA) of University‘s Bachelor’s degree (min. length – 180 ECTS) and its supplement

0,1 motivation letter and online interview

≤ 4 additional points

English requirements

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85

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6

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General requirements

This programme accepts OMPT as a mathematics admission test. Depending on your academic background, you may be required to take an OMPT assessment as part of the admission process.

University bachelor degree certificate: All study fields.

Proficiency in English: IELTS ≥ 6.0, TOEFL ≥ 85, CEFR ≥ C1, or previously completed studies in English language.

Transcript requirements: Obtain a suitable transcript of your bachelor's degree from your school. If unavailable, provide official translations and verified copies of the original documents.

Accepted languages: English.

Document legalisation: The documents must be legalised (Apostille) by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country where the documents were issued. This requirement does not apply to the documents issued in the EU and Belarus, Ukraine.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

5538 EUR / year

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EU/EEA Nationals

5538 EUR / year

≈ 5538 EUR / year

Living costs

Kaunas

Lithuania

428 - 740 EUR / 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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