More than a degree in translation - a gateway to multilingual and multicultural careers

What if your command of languages became your superpower?

For over 40 years, ETIB has been shaping the next generation of language professionals. Our Bachelor in Translation and Master in Translation programs are far more than academic programs - they are true springboards to the future. Rooted in practice, driven by innovation, and aligned with the demands of today’s global market, our programs prepare students to thrive in a world where languages and cultures intersect.

Choosing ETIB means opening the door to a wealth of career opportunities at the crossroads of languages, cultures, and cutting-edge technologies. Our graduates stand out for their versatility, strategic mindset, and creativity. They build bridges between people, negotiate with precision, and harness the power of the latest technological tools — all while safeguarding the human essence of communication.

At ETIB, language is not just a skill… it’s power.

Our Programs

Bachelor in Translation

A comprehensive undergraduate program of 180 credits over 6 semesters, designed to provide a solid foundation in languages, translation techniques, and technological tools, while fostering critical thinking and professional versatility.

Master in Translation

A professional degree of 120 credits over 4 semesters, offering three specialized tracks: Conference Translation, Editorial Translation, and Translation for Banking and Business.

Through these specializations, you will be trained in high-demand fields such as multimedia, international organizations and diplomacy, and the corporate world. This approach ensures that you not only master the linguistic subtleties of each sector, but also acquire the technical and cultural expertise that sets you apart in today’s competitive job market.

The result: you will graduate as highly qualified professionals, ready to take on complex challenges and to stand out as trusted experts in your chosen field.

Our Language Combinations

At ETIB, Arabic is always the A language (mother tongue and main working language), combined with French, English, or Spanish to meet the demands of today’s global market.

• Combination 1: A – Arabic | B – French or English | C – French or English

• Combination 2: A – Arabic | B – English | C – Spanish

• Combination 3: A – Arabic | B – English (available at Master’s level only)

 

Our Strengths

A program that never stops evolving

At ETIB, innovation is part of our DNA. That is why our Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in Translation have been redesigned to meet the challenges of a fast-changing professional world.

This comprehensive reform is built on four key pillars:

 Clearly defined competencies to ensure a strong and structured progression

 Progressive integration of artificial intelligence tools to work with technology, not against it

 Critical thinking as a cornerstone, empowering students to make informed choices

 Enhanced professionalization to prepare graduates for real-world demands

Our goal is clear: to protect and strengthen human expertise in a digital age, and to train professionals who are not only ready to adapt, but also capable of anticipating and shaping the future of language professions.

 

A Certified and Career-Oriented Program

The Prestige of the European Master’s in Translation (EMT) Label

For the period 2024–2029, ETIB’s Master’s in Translation has been awarded - for the second consecutive time - the prestigious European Master’s in Translation (EMT) label, granted only to a select group of top programs across Europe. ETIB is proud to be the only university outside Europe to hold this distinction, a recognition of the outstanding quality and international relevance of its training.

Training in CAT Tools and Localization

The Master’s in Translation equips students with hands-on expertise in industry-standard software for translation, project management, and localization — including Trados Studio, MultiTerm, Phrase TMS, and more.

ETIB is a proud university partner of the RWS Campus Program, which enables us to offer students professional certifications in Trados Studio - a key asset in today’s translation industry.

In addition, our students benefit from free access to the academic edition of Phrase TMS, giving them hands-on experience with the same tools used by leading language service providers worldwide.

This department has been granted free access to the Phrase TMS Academic Edition, an academic program designed for universities with translation courses.

An Internationally Oriented Program

ETIB/ISIT Double Master’s Degree

Through a unique partnership between the École de traducteurs et d’interprètes de Beyrouth (ETIB) and the Institut Supérieur d’Interprétation et de Traduction (ISIT), affiliated with the Institut Catholique de Paris, students can earn a prestigious double Master’s degree. This agreement, first signed in 2014 and renewed in 2021, reflects the strong academic collaboration between our two institutions.

For ETIB students: Those enrolled in the first year of the Master’s in Translation and interested in the double degree are invited to visit ISIT’s website for full details on the Master’s in Intercultural Communication and Translation.

For ISIT students: Those wishing to complete their second year of the Master’s at ETIB must submit the application form to the mobility officer, along with their first-year transcripts, copies of diplomas, a valid passport, a motivation letter, and proof of proficiency in Arabic, French, and English.

World-Class Academic and Professional Partnerships

At ETIB, your education is strengthened by unique academic and professional recognition. As an active member of prestigious networks such as CIUTI, the United Nations, GALA, the EMT network, the LTT network, and FIT, our school maintains strong partnerships with leading institutions worldwide.

These collaborations open doors to internships, exchange opportunities, and career placements in top organizations and companies, enabling our students to grow and thrive within a global network of language and intercultural communication experts.

International Mobility

Students enrolled at ETIB’s partner universities can spend a semester studying with us through the Erasmus+ “Studies” (KA131) exchange program. For more details, please consult the Incoming Mobility – Procedures and Deadlines page.

ETIB students also have the opportunity to study abroad through a wide range of bilateral agreements established with universities and institutions across the globe. For more information, please refer to the Outgoing Mobility page.

 

 

Address
Humanities Campus

Telephone : +961 (1) 421 000 ext. 5623
Email : mary.yazbeck@usj.edu.lb

---