Translator and Interpreter Training Program (College, Graduate School)

The Translator and Interpreter Training Program under the College and Graduate School of Intercultural Communication at Rikkyo University offers a comprehensive curriculum following international standards, such as those established by ISO. Students who have completed the designated courses can obtain the following certificates. Please refer to the following PDF to understand the relevance of each course with regard to the list of competences for translators and interpreters defined by ISO and EMT (European Master's in Translation).

Translator and Interpreter Training Program at the College of Intercultural Communication

Students are required to take the compulsory courses and at least one of the elective courses listed below in order to obtain a certificate in the Translator and Interpreter Training Program.

Compulsory Courses
Elective Courses

Graduate School of Intercultural Communication (Master’s Program)

Conference Interpreter Training Program

Students are required to take the compulsory courses and at least two of the elective courses listed below in order to obtain a certificate in the Conference Interpreter Training Program.

Compulsory Courses
Elective Courses

Translation Professional Training Program

Students are required to take the compulsory courses and at least two of the elective courses listed below in order to obtain a certificate in the Translation Professional Training Program.

Compulsory Courses
Elective Courses
Additional Related Courses
  • Translation and Interpreting in the World Today (not offered during the 2023 Academic Year)