Programs of Study - University of Ottawa

1. An honours BA in Translation; or

- A degree in any other subject plus a qualifying program; or

- A university certificate or diploma in translation, and relevant experience; or

- An accreditation certificate of a professional association of translators or interpreters recognized by the Canadian Translators and Interpreters Council, the International Federation of Translators or the International Association of Conference Interpreters, in addition to relevant experience; or

- Classification as TR2 or above in the Public Service of Canada, or equivalent classification in another jurisdiction or in private enterprise.

2. Successful completion of the STI's entrance examination.

Qualifying Program

Candidates without a BA in Translation or without recognized experience in translation will be required to take an entrance examination for admission to a qualifying year to assess their aptitude for translation and interpretation (see STI for details). After the qualifying year, candidates will be required to submit a new application for admission to the interpretation program and to take another entrance examination (see STI for details). These conditions also apply to candidates whose dominant language is neither English nor French.

Admission Procedure

In addition to completing our on-line application and paying the application fee to the Ontario Universities' Application Centre, students must also assemble all relevant documentation and forward the complete application package to the director of the School of Translation and Interpretation. Applications will not be processed without the application fee and complete file.

To find the application deadline, please check the "program-specific requirements" under Application Procedures and Information at the following address: www.grad.uottawa.ca/apply.

Entrance Examination

Applicants will be required to take an entrance examination which will test their linguistic skills, aptitude for interpretation and general knowledge.

The offer of admission is valid for one year. If applicants have not registered in the program by the end of this period, they will have to sit the entrance examination again.