What is EMCI?
The European Masters in Conference Interpreting (EMCI) programme is designed for students with European and non-European languages.
The member universities pursue a common policy on student recruitment and assessment and are committed to quality maintenance and regular reviews of the programme to adapt to changing needs and new developments. If you wish to become a student in an EMCI member university, please consult the Requirements Frequently Asked Questions.
The EMCI Consortium underwent a complete reform in 2011-12 and became the EMCI Consortium II. Current members are listed are listed on the Members’ page. To learn more about the history of the Consortium, please consult the Preamble to the Core Curriculum. To learn more about the new Consortium, please consult the Statutes.
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What is exactly the EMCI?
The European Masters in Conference Interpreting is a consortium of partner Universities offering a Masters course in conference interpreting.
EMCI also refers to the Masters-type university programme which was launched as a pilot project by the DG-SCIC of the European Commission’s and the DG-LINC of the European Parliament in 1997.
The member institutions pursue a common policy on student recruitment and assessment and are committed to quality maintenance and regular reviews of the programme to adapt to changing needs and new developments.
Can I apply to the EMCI as a student?
You do not apply directly to the EMCI. You need to apply to the member Universities, because even though all EMCI members are committed to the same core curriculum, they also need to abide by national regulations, thus each member has specific deadlines and rules.
Is the EMCI program graduate (BA) post-graduate (MA)?
The EMCI programme is a post-graduate (MA) programme. In order to be eligible for admission, candidates must thus hold a recognized University degree or equivalent.
How is it possible that EMCI partners offer the same programme but do not have the same duration ?
As mentioned previously, member Universities share a common core curriculum but are then free to organise the course according to their needs and possibilities.
As a consequence, an EMCI programme may last from 9 months to 2 years, but students are taught the same skills, although at a different rhythm.
Can the EMCI finance my studies ?
Unfortunately the EMCI consortium cannot provide any funds or bursaries. However, the European institutions have a special funding scheme for students wishing to become conference interpreters.
For further information, please consult DG-SCIC directly.
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