Sign language interpreting West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau
- Degree
- Diplom-Gebärdensprachdolmetscher (FH)
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 8 semesters
- Location
- Zwickau
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 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
- Winter semester 2026/2027: 30.09.2026 - 28.01.2027 (Universitywide lecture period)
- Summer semester 2027: 08.03.2027 - 25.06.2027 (Universitywide lecture period)
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Expired (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.deDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Apply via www.uni-assist.deEnrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Enquire at the university
Tuition fees
Tuition fees
no tuition fees
Languages of instruction
Main language
German