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Cert in Introduction to Professional Translation

Université du Québec en Outaouais

Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

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Offered by Université du Québec en Outaouais in Gatineau, Canada, Cert in Introduction to Professional Translation is a certificate in Translation & Interpreting programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 825 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Translation & Interpreting
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 825 / credit

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: etudier.uqo.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Certificat d'initiation a la traduction professionnelle at Universite du Quebec en Outaouais is a 30-credit certificate delivered part-time, with admission in the fall, winter, and summer terms. It provides solid university-level training in French for professionals who depend on written-language skills, together with a methodological and practical introduction to translating from English into French for those pursuing a career in professional translation, aimed at people with an interest in languages and cultures. Admission is available through a Quebec collegial diploma (DEC), at least 15 university credits with a cumulative average of 2.0/4.3, or relevant work experience. All applicants must demonstrate very good command of French and sufficient knowledge of English, verified through the ministerial French examination, UQO's French test, or an equivalent, and applicants admitted on the experience basis must also complete an English-language questionnaire.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Three admission bases: a DEC; at least 15 completed university credits with a cumulative average of 2.0/4.3; or relevant work experience (with an additional English-language questionnaire for this route). All applicants must demonstrate very good command of French and sufficient knowledge of English, verified through the ministerial French examination, UQO's French test, or an equivalent.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall, Winter and Summer

About Université du Québec en Outaouais

“Être plus près, aller plus loin”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1981
Students: 7,100
Programs: 130
Location: Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Introduction to Professional Translation award?

Université du Québec en Outaouais awards a Certificate in the field of Translation & Interpreting on completion of this programme.

How much does Cert in Introduction to Professional Translation cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 825 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

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