The Department of Translation and Interpreting Studies at the Faculty of Applied Sciences of Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) has become a Trados Academic Partner by joining the RWS Campus program, which includes more than 700 universities worldwide and only 9 universities in Türkiye.

Hands-On Translation Technology Training for Students
Through this collaboration, students of the department will be able to actively use Trados Studio and Trados Team—two widely adopted tools in the translation industry—throughout their training. They will have the opportunity to gain practical experience in professional skills such as computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools, translation memory, terminology management, and machine translation post-editing.

RWS Campus Benefits
With RWS Campus membership, students will be able to:
• Participate in Trados certification programs free of charge,
• Apply for internship opportunities with RWS professional teams,
• Purchase a Trados Studio license with a student discount,
• Use Trados Studio 2024 for free in their courses,
• And each year, two outstanding students selected for the Trados Top Student Award will receive the Trados Studio Freelance software for free.

An Educational Approach That Positions Technology as a Tool
The Translation and Interpreting Department at IGU continues to offer students a practical, industry-oriented education aligned with contemporary needs by placing translation technologies at the center of its training philosophy. This collaboration does not aim to ‘emulate’ human-machine interaction; rather, it highlights the human translator’s added value in the translation process.

Although advanced tools like Trados can automate translation workflows, accurate interpretation of context, cultural adaptation, adherence to ethical standards, and ensuring final quality remain dependent on the expertise of human translators. In this regard, IGU aims to cultivate graduates who can use technology effectively as a tool while developing professional judgment, critical thinking, and interpretive skills—thus becoming highly qualified individuals who stand out in the industry.

For details: https://www.trados.com/partners/academic-partners/istanbul-gelisim-university/