Admission Requirements

1-The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in Al-Alsun (Languages) with at least a “Good” overall grade, or a bachelor’s degree in arts from an Egyptian university in the language of specialization with the same grade, or an equivalent degree from a recognized institute affiliated with the Supreme Council of Universities, also with at least a “Good” grade. The applicant must have studied two foreign languages in addition to Arabic, one of which must be a European language useful for academic research and keeping up with modern scientific studies.

2-International students with equivalent and recognized bachelor’s degrees (approved by the Supreme Council of Universities) are accepted with at least a “Good” grade, after the necessary approvals and notification of the International Students Administration, provided they have studied two foreign languages, one of which must be a European language, in addition to Arabic.

3-Passing written and oral admission exams.

4-Submission of proof of foreign language proficiency within no more than two years of test date, in accordance with the Supreme Council of Universities decision dated 15/10/2009. Accepted certifications include the Ain Shams University TELP test, the international TOEFL, or the IELTS (minimum equivalent of 450 for Master’s level and 500 for PhD level).

5-Submission of ICDL or ECDL computer literacy certification from accredited centers.

6-Submission of academic transcripts and a short essay (maximum two pages) in the language of specialization explaining academic goals and research interests.

7-For Master’s applicants: submission of proof of completion of a postgraduate diploma from the Faculty of Al-Alsun or equivalent institutions, a copy of the research project, and a short essay in the language of specialization.

8-For PhD applicants: submission of proof of master’s degree from the Faculty of Al-Alsun or an equivalent institution, a copy of the master’s thesis, and a short essay explaining doctoral research goals, plus a comprehensive written exam in literature, language, and translation at the beginning of each semester.

9-The student must study the second foreign language studied at the bachelor’s level and may add a third language (classical or modern) as an elective with departmental approval.

10-Submission of approval from the employer (public or private sector, inside or outside Egypt).

-The student is considered provisionally enrolled if registration is completed before the end of the second week of the fall and spring semesters or the first week of the summer semester. Attendance is not allowed unless provisionally registered.

11-Passing the admission exam for any of the postgraduate diplomas listed above as well as the professional translation diploma admission exam.

Target Group

Egyptians – International Students

Program Duration:

The academic year is divided into three semesters:

Fall semester: starts in the third week of September and lasts 16 weeks (including exams)

Spring semester: starts in the second week of February and lasts 16 weeks (including exams)

Summer semester: starts in the first week of July and lasts 8 weeks

Credit Hours:

• Master’s & PhD: 48 hours
• Diplomas: 30 hours

Program Advantages

The strategic plan of the Faculty of Al-Alsun aims to establish the faculty as a distinguished research center that promotes collaboration between its researchers and educational institutions, research centers, and civil society organizations at local, regional, and international levels.

Accordingly, postgraduate programs aim to support research in rare and specialized fields by developing innovative academic areas, including teaching Western and Eastern languages with an Arab intellectual and civilizational perspective that emphasizes human universality and the richness of human experience. This includes interest in both classical and modern Arabic literature, as well as Western writings about the East, with the aim of strengthening cultural identity.

Translation activity is a core element in shaping the identity of the Faculty of Al-Alsun due to its vital role in cultural communication. Therefore, the faculty seeks to strengthen its position in the Arab world in translation and comparative literature by preparing postgraduate students in translation practice and theory and its interdisciplinary relationship with linguistics, cultural studies, and comparative literature.

Skills Acquired by Graduates

The faculty encourages translators to engage in translation practice aimed primarily at transferring major literary and intellectual works from Arab culture into foreign languages taught at the faculty. The faculty awards Master’s and PhD degrees in translation (Arabic and vice versa), covering key intellectual, literary, and cultural movements that shaped Egyptian, Arab, and international awareness.

Due to the importance of translated works, the faculty may cooperate with specialized translation centers for publication, provided that translations are reviewed and edited for accuracy and quality.

Translation work is not limited to individual academic production but also includes encouraging collective translation projects carried out by faculty departments on specific topics or encyclopedic works. It also promotes the development of multilingual dictionaries, contributing to the faculty’s cultural presence in Arab and global contexts.

Contact Information

Email:
postgraduatedalsun@gmail.com

Postgraduate@alsun.asu.edu.eg

Program Link:

https://alsun.asu.edu.eg/ar/