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International Double Degree: Spain
Our double degree partner at the University of Alicante is the Máster en Traducción Institucional. This MA programme places a particular focus on specialised translation in the legal, economic and administrative domains. Each year, up to five students from Saarland University have the opportunity to apply for the double degree programme with the University of Alicante.
Nestled on the Costa Blanca in the south-eastern part of Spain, Alicante is a vibrant city with around 330,000 inhabitants. Alicante is known not only as a popular tourist destination but also as an important economic hub in the region.
Alicante boasts a rich and fascinating history. Originally founded as a Phoenician settlement, the city has seen a diverse array of cultures over the centuries, including Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans and Arabs, whose influences are still evident in the local culture and architecture. Notable attractions include the impressive Santa Bárbara Castle, which towers above the city, the magnificent Cathedral of St. Nicholas and the charming Santa Cruz historic district, renowned for its colourful facades.
At the end of June, Alicante comes alive with the traditional bonfire festival known as “Hogueras.” During this vibrant celebration, artists create enormous monuments from cardboard and wood, which are then set ablaze after sunset, providing a spectacular display.
Thanks to its Mediterranean location, Alicante enjoys a very comfortable climate year-round and holds the title of the sunniest city in Europe, with an average of 349 hours of sunshine per month. Within the city limits, you’ll find several sandy beaches where you can cool off during the summer. While the city is bordered by the Mediterranean to the east, the hilly terrain to the west offers an ideal setting for hiking enthusiasts.
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The University of Alicante enjoys an excellent reputation, attracting over 27,000 students from around the world each year. Its campus boasts modern infrastructure and expansive green spaces filled with trees and gardens, creating a unique atmosphere that blends academic excellence with Mediterranean charm. The University of Alicante has received many rewards, including the top 17% position in the World Best Value Universities Rankings 2024 as one of the best universities for international students.
Double degree students will spend the first academic year in Saarbrücken. Afterwards, they will move to Alicante 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 improve their competences in specialised translation, with a particular emphasis on the translation of legal, economic and financial texts, translation in international settings and translation of audio-visual content.
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 the first or second week of October, you should inform the programme coordinator of your intention to pursue a double degree. In mid-October, 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 of the second semester via the SIM platform. At the same time, you will be granted admission to the University of Alicante.
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 the Saarland University): Overview
Please note that it is also possible to apply for admission to double degree studies with the University of Alicante at a later time during the first or second semester subject to the availability of the academic exchange places. In this case, however, the study period will be longer. Please contact the corresponding language section for more information.
If you are already enrolled at the University of Alicante 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 Alicante, 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.
