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International Double Degree: Italy
Our double degree partner at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore is the master’s programme Laurea Magistrale in Scienze Linguistiche (Curriculum in Lingue per la Traduzione Specialistica ed Editoriale). The main focus of this MA programme lies on working with multimedia content and new media. Each year, up to three students from Saarland University can participate in the double degree programme with the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.
With 198,000 inhabitants, Brescia is the second-largest city in Lombardy and a key industrial and economic hub in Italy. Beyond its modern and bustling character, Brescia is celebrated as a wonderful „città d’arte“, boasting historical squares, cathedrals, the Lombardian Santa Giulia monastery complex (recognised as UNESCO world heritage site) and Roman Capitolium. The historical city centre is rich with ancient buildings and monuments, reflecting Brescia’s extensive Celtic, Roman and Medieval heritage.
The landscape surrounding the city is diverse, ranging from the hilly Prealps to expansive lakes and Alps valleys in Valle Camonica. This area is perfect for short and pleasant trips. So, lakes Garda and Iseo are just 30 km away from Brescia and can be reached by train in a few minutes. Several ski resorts are also only a stone’s throw away from the city.
Brescia’s prime location in Northern Italy and excellent train connections make it easy to explore other major cities. Milan and Verona are less than an hour away, Turin, Venice, and Bologna can be reached in about two hours, and Florence and Rome are less than three hours away.
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The renowned Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore is the largest private University in Europe. Beyond its main campus in Milan, it is also present in four other cities. The Brescia campus, with its six faculties and 23 study programmes, hosts about 4,000 students.
The Università Cattolica offers a diversified range of multidisciplinary courses and is known for its high-quality education, strong connections with the labour market and a distinctly international outlook. Its prominent position among top research institutions and outstanding reputation make the Università Cattolica one of the most renowned universities in Europe.
The campus is situated in the very historical city centre, right in the pedestrian area. The Faculty of Scienze Linguistiche e Letterature Straniere is housed in a magnificent 17th-century palazzo, offering students a peaceful retreat in a picturesque patio surrounded by ancient arcades — right in the heart of the bustling city. The Faculty also provides a variety of facilities, including study spaces, leisure areas, and a well-equipped library.
Thanks to the university’s excellent location, students can easily explore the rich offerings of Brescia’s historical centre. With shops, restaurants, cinemas, museums, and cultural landmarks all within walking distance, students can fully immerse themselves in the Italian lifestyle between classes.
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Double degree students will spend the first academic year in Saarbrücken. Afterwards, they will move to Brescia to complete the second academic year.
During the first academic year, students will develop competences in different domains of specialised and culture-specific translation, acquire basic programming skills, familiarise themselves with language and translation technologies and get acquainted with the methods and principles of linguistic research.
During the second academic year, students will further enhance their competences in specialised translation and the application of modern translation technologies. Additionally, particular emphasis will be placed on marketing communication and the handling of multimedia content within an economic context. Students will also be offered the opportunity to participate in a project where they will develop project management competences, with a specific focus on translation-related workflows.
Moreover, the study programme includes a compulsory translation-related internship, which may take place in settings such as publishing houses, museums, theatres, or private companies. This internship will offer students the opportunity to apply the competences acquired during their studies and gain direct insights into the professional world.
If you wish to begin your double degree studies at Saarland University, you must first submit your application and enrol in the first semester of the MA programme in Translation Science and Technology through the SIM platform. The application and enrolment period runs from early June until 30th September for the upcoming winter semester. During your first or second semester, you should inform the programme coordinator of your intention to pursue a double degree. In the summer of your second semester, you will undergo a selection process, and upon successful completion, you will be admitted to the double degree programme. Afterwards, you should enrol in the double degree programme at Saarland University by 30th September via the SIM platform. At the same time, you will be granted admission to the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.
Please visit our help pages if you need more information on creating an account and submitting an application through the SIM platform.
Application procedure (initial enrolment at Saarland University): Overview
If you are already enrolled at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and wish to pursue a double degree with Saarland Unviersity, please contact the designated representative at your home university. Upon successfully completing the selection procedure, which will take place in Brescia, you will be granted access to the double degree programme. Following this, you must enrol in the third semester of the MA programme in Translation Science and Technology via the SIM platform of Saarland University. The enrolment period runs from early June until 30th September for the upcoming winter semester.
For detailed instructions on creating an account and submitting your application through the SIM portal, please visit our help pages.
