Sign language interpreting

full time

Diplom-Gebärdensprachdolmetscher (FH)

Diplom (university of applied sciences)
Degree

8 semesters

Standard period of study (amount)

Zwickau

Location

August 2025 (Germans and inhabitants)

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Overview and admission

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

Interpreting

Focus

German Sign Language, Interpreting Techniques in Theory and Practice, Sign Language - Linguistics

Annotation

Hearing-impaired people always encounter situations in which they are limited in communicating with hearing people. As a sign language interpreter, you have the task of bridging precisely these barriers. To achieve their goal, you facilitate communication between two languages and cultures. You are usually directly present in the situation. As a result, they must have an extensive cultural and specialist knowledge in order to Master the highly complex process of interpreting.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

Admission requirements (Link)

Admission requirements

Proof of aptitude assessment\; basic sign language course (at least 40 lesson units), (proof on the day of determining aptitude) or proof of equivalent competence

Lecture period

  • 11.03.2024 - 30.06.2024
  • 30.09.2024 - 28.01.2025

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2024/2025)
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    31.08.2025 (Universitywide deadline)

    In the event of vacancies, you can also apply after this deadline.

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Apply via www.uni-assist.de

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Apply via www.uni-assist.de

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Enquire at the university

Tuition fee

Fees

no tuition fees

Languages of instruction

Main language

German