Overview

Combining academic excellence with practical relevance, the Translation (English, Arabic, English) program equips students with advanced competencies in translation between English and Arabic. It integrates a broad spectrum of professional skills within a solid theoretical framework, enabling students to critically analyze translation challenges, adopt reflective practice and apply effective problem-solving strategies.One of the distinctive features of the program is its emphasis on technological literacy. Students receive in-depth training in terminology management, machine translation (MT), and emerging generative AI (GAI) tools—skills essential for success in contemporary translation workflows. Additionally, the program addresses language engineering, quality assessment and media translation, positioning graduates at the forefront of industry developments.The program’s interdisciplinary approach, innovative curriculum and strong grounding in both theory and practice make it uniquely suited for aspiring translators and interpreters seeking to thrive in diverse fields such as diplomacy, business, media, law, science and international relations. With a dynamic focus on current and future trends, MATRA graduates are well-prepared to meet the evolving demands of the global translation and localization industries.

Program Mission

The MATRA program from American University of Sharjah (AUS) aims to develop skilled, ethical and technologically proficient translators who are equipped to bridge linguistic and cultural divides between English and Arabic, and to contribute meaningfully to global communication across diverse professional domains.To fulfill its mission, the MATRA degree program aims to:

foster graduates' expertise in advanced translation techniques and practices in both Arabic and English
equip students with the analytical tools to diagnose, address and resolve translation challenges while cultivating a reflective, critical approach to the craft
deepen students' linguistic proficiency in Arabic and English, with a focus on how these languages intersect with translation theory and practice
expose students to the evolving relevant technologies in media translation and GAI tools for translation production and evaluation
empower students to confidently meet the translation demands across diverse sectors, including business, media, science, international relations, law and journalism
strengthen students' understanding of relevant research methodologies and academic writing standards in the field of translation studies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles and Strategies of Translation
Research Methods and Academic Writing
Translating for the Media
AI and Translation Quality Assessment
Practicum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-23 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-25 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Translation & Interpreting

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

hold a four-year bachelor’s degree from an independently accredited university recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education and by AUS (applicants with a bachelor’s degree obtained outside the UAE must submit an equivalency of their degree from the UAE Ministry of Education).
have attained a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.00/4.00 or its equivalent.
meet the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement.
at least two of the reference letters must be from an academic advisor or faculty member familiar with the applicant’s background.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

127320 AED / year

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Citizens or residents

127320 AED / year

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Living costs

Sharjah

United Arab Emirates

3400 - 5200 AED / month

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Funding

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Key information

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Academic requirements

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