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Preparing Theoretically Grounded Professional Translators and Interpreters
Your degree from Illinois draws on the rich resources available across this world-class university to offer:
- Faculty with expertise in many languages and a wealth of professional experience
- A multilingual approach that integrates theory with practice
- Coursework that reflects the latest advances in the T & I profession
- A state-of-the art interpreting facility with ISO standard booths.
For translation or interpreting requests, please consult our Policy and Guidelines, including links to of qualified professionals.
- The annual World Poetry in Translation, a celebration of poetry across languages and cultures, hosted by The Literatures and Languages Library, will take place on Thursday, Apr. 9, 3-5pm, in Main Library 106!Participants can read an original, published poem in any language, along with its... Read full story World Poetry in Translation
- We are excited to announce the release of Dr. Erzurumlu's forthcoming book: Reimagining Conference Interpreting in the Age of AI (Routledge, 2026)! It will be out on May 27, 2026 (Routledge Advances in Translation and Interpreting Studies).This volume "offers a comprehensive,... Read full story Dr. Erzurumlu's Forthcoming Book!
- Whether you are already in the process of applying for the MA program in Translation and Interpreting Studies at UIUC, or just starting to think about it, this will be the right webinar to make your application stronger and the process easier. It's also a great opportunity to ask questions! ... Read full story TIS Webinar: Preparing Your Best Admissions Application
Student testimonial: Hebba Abulsaad
MA 2023, Arabic<>English:“In addition to adding to my knowledge, (the program) helped me embrace new technology, which significantly enhanced my productivity and accuracy as a translator and interpreter. Through assignments, practice sessions, and evaluations, the program offered constructive feedback that helped me identify areas of improvement and refine my skills. Being part of the program provided opportunities for networking with fellow students, professors, and professionals in the field. The program also significantly benefited me by enhancing my language proficiency, cultural...