Moldova State University · Chisinau, Moldova
The Traducere și interpretare de conferințe (limba franceză) — Conference Translation and Interpreting (French) programme at Moldova State University (Facultatea de Litere (Faculty of Letters)) is a Master's Degree (Ciclul II, studii superioare de master) program delivered in French over a duration of 2 years (120 ECTS). This programme provides advanced training in professional translation, covering specialised translation in legal, technical, medical, and business domains. Students develop skills in computer-assisted translation tools, terminology management, and quality assurance in translation workflows. Graduates pursue careers as professional translators, localisation specialists, and project managers in translation agencies and multinational organisations.
Key facts
Minimum B2 CEFR in the language of instruction for programmes organized in languages of international circulation (Regulament STI 2026 §2.2.4, §3.3): recognized international certificates (TOEFL, Cambridge, IELTS etc.), prior study documents, or USM test/interview. Enrollment in Romanian-taught programmes additionally requires Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) permission (§3.2).
Bachelor's diploma (Cycle I) or equivalent recognized/equivalated by the competent Moldovan authorities (apostilled/superlegalized + legalized translation); complete candidature dossier in two stages (online dossier + originals/enrollment); applicant must meet academic and linguistic conditions of the programme (Regulament STI 2026 §2.3.1). Minimum 10 enrolled students per language group required to open the track (§10.1). No minimum GPA and no entrance exam officially published.
Online stage (§2.3.5): enrollment form; passport copy valid for the whole study period; birth certificate copy; bachelor diploma + supplement/academic record; language competence certificate; CV (where applicable); declaration on veracity of documents; valid criminal record; proof of dossier processing fee payment; proof of financial means min EUR 6,000. Study.usm.md checklist adds: marriage certificate copy (if applicable), color photos 3×4 and 4×5 cm (4 each), foreign-student survey, MPay admission-fee receipt; translations into Romanian, Russian or English. After acceptance (§2.3.8): first-and-last-year tuition + 12 months hostel proof. At enrollment (§2.3.9): originals, apostille/superlegalization, legalized translations, D/AS visa, medical certificate (where applicable).
2026-06-30
2026-06-30
| EU & Non-EU | Tuition | Living | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU & Non-EU | €3,000 | — | needs the fee |