INTERDEPARTMENTAL POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME
"Translation: Greek, English, Russian"
MA in Translation: Greek, English, Russian
Three Languages, One World
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
2026-2028

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

The Departments of English Language and Literature, Philology, and Russian Language and Literature & Slavic Studies invite applications to the Interdepartmental Postgraduate Programme "Translation: Greek, English, Russian", whose courses begin on 12 October 2026. The programme has a duration of three academic semesters and attendance is compulsory. Successful completion leads to a Master of Arts (MA) in Translation: Greek, English, Russian.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Eligible Candidates

The following candidates are eligible for admission:

• Graduates of the three collaborating Departments (English; Philology; Russian and Slavic Studies).
• Graduates of related Humanities departments (Linguistics, Translation Studies, Modern Languages and Literatures, Classics, Comparative Literature, and related disciplines), as well as graduates of other Humanities programmes with relevant language background, in accordance with the programme's official decree (FEK 1624/B'/24.03.2026).
• Holders of an equivalent degree from recognized foreign universities in related subjects.
• Students completing the 8th semester, provided they submit a certificate of completion before the programme starts.

Proficiency certificates (C1 level or above) are required in all three working languages (Greek, English, Russian); native speakers do not need to certify their native language.

Selection Criteria

For the 2026-2028 cycle, evaluation is based on the application portfolio (50% of the total marks) and an oral interview (50% of the total marks). Selection follows Law 4957/2022 and the Programme's Regulation.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

Candidates must submit:
• Application form (online).
• Full CV.
• Identity document (scan).
• BA degree or certificate of completion of studies.
• Copies of any other academic qualifications.
• Full transcript of undergraduate grades.
• Certificates of language proficiency at C1 level or above in Greek, English and Russian; native speαkers do not need to certify their native language.
• Evidence of professional or research activity (if any).
• Academic publications, research papers (if any).

Letter of Recommendation

One (1) letter of recommendation, preferably from a university instructor or supervisor. The candidate is responsible for forwarding the reference letter form to the referee, who submits it directly with a digital signature: here

Submission

Applications are submitted exclusively online: here

IMPORTANT DATES

• 2 May 2026 to 20 September 2026: Application period
• 22 September 2026: Announcement of eligible candidates
• 29 September to 3 October 2026: Oral interviews
• 6 October 2026: Announcement of admissions
• 12 October 2026: Programme start

CONTACT

MA Secretariat: Stella Karagianni
Office: Office 709 (7th floor)
Tel. 210 7277771
E-mail skarag@enl.uoa.gr
Department Website: https://www.enl.uoa.gr/
Official MA Page: https://en.enl.uoa.gr/postgraduate_studies/ma_programmes/english_language_linguistics_and_translation/
Programme Public Site: https://ma-ling-enl-uoa.github.io/translation-3langs-2026/

INFORMATION WEBINAR

Open Q&A session for prospective applicants. Wednesday 10 June 2026, 11:30 to 12:30 (Athens time).
Webex: here

PART OF THE JOINT CIVIS MA

The programme is part of the joint CIVIS MA. You can spend a semester at a collaborating CIVIS European Universities Alliance partner and have those courses recognised toward your MA.

HAHE-ACCREDITED STUDY PROGRAMME

Accredited by the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education (HAHE / EThAAE), Certified Study Programme.

FLEXIBLE DELIVERY

Selected courses, seminars, lectures and workshops are offered in hybrid or fully online format. The MA dissertation defence may be conducted online.

Call for Applications