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PGDip in DESS en traduction

Université de Montréal

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At Université de Montréal in Montréal, Canada, PGDip in DESS en traduction is offered as a postgraduate diploma in Translation & Interpreting programme. The programme runs for 2 semesters. Tuition for international students is CAD 778 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma
Field: Translation & Interpreting
Duration: 2 semesters
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 778 / credit

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: admission.umontreal.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The DESS en traduction (Graduate Diploma in Translation) at Université de Montréal is a 30-credit specialized postgraduate diploma in English-French translation, offered without a thesis or major research project. Four mandatory courses, translation technologies, contemporary difficulties in French, introduction to translation, and theoretical currents in translation, cover 12 credits, and four elective courses chosen from scientific/technical, economic/administrative, biomedical or legal specializations make up the remaining 18 credits. The program is offered full-time or part-time with daytime classes, and includes the possibility of an international study exchange. Minimum full-time duration is two semesters, with a maximum of twelve semesters (four years) from initial enrolment. Graduates work as translators or terminologists, and the diploma also serves as a pathway into the university's master's program in translation.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree. French-language proficiency is required: applicants who completed all prior studies in French may be exempted, while others must submit results from an approved French test showing an average of C2 in oral and written comprehension and at least C1 (lower band) in written expression.

About Université de Montréal

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1878
Students: 46,820
QS rank: #162 =
Programs: 462
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGDip in DESS en traduction award?

Université de Montréal awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Translation & Interpreting on completion of this programme.

How long does PGDip in DESS en traduction take?

The programme runs for 2 semesters.

How much does PGDip in DESS en traduction cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 778 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

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