Testimonials
The MTI programme provides a comprehensive and tailored learning experience, allowing us to design our own paths. The personalised guidance and support from distinguished professors and lecturers contribute to a nurturing and inspiring environment, allowing us to reach our fullest potential.
Ni Youhua, NIE PhD, Class of 2024The MTI Programme provides ample opportunities to learn, re-think our translation practices, and challenge ourselves, both independently and with our peers. Seminars, mock conferences, and observation of professional interpreters at work provides a glimpse into the work of translators, interpreters, and researchers, enabling us to explore our areas of interest.
Ooi Pei An, Class of 2024MTI’s course design rapidly developed my research mindset. It allows me to explore various directions and find my passion. Almost every teacher provided me support, which guided me through times of confusion.
Chen Hanzhang, PhD Student, Class of 2024My journey with the MTI program has been truly remarkable. The diverse curriculum, spanning a wide array of translation and interpretation facets, has enriched me profoundly. Through this experience, I have not only grown into a more adept translator but have also attained a deeper, more comprehensive understanding of the field.
Zhang Wanying, Class of 2024The MTI programme offers a comprehensive and multifaceted approach to translation studies, encompassing theoretical and practical perspectives, interdisciplinary courses, and lessons with regional characteristics. It enhances our bilingual proficiency and encourages our active involvement in the respective field of study.
Lin Mingtao, Class of 2024
NTU MTI's programme has greatly enriched my life as an interpreting and translation practitioner. There were courses in translation theories, linguistics and practical interpretation skills which strengthened my professionalism and enhanced my capabilities. Deep bonds with classmates and lecturers formed is also a beautiful addition to this fruitful journey.
Yvonne Leung Shun Yee, Senior Interpreter, Supreme Court of Singapore, Class of 2024The rigorous curriculum and immersive training of the MTI program at NTU significantly enhanced my language skills and translation expertise. Collaborative projects fostered lifelong friendships with mentors and peers. I am confident that these experiences have prepared me for a fulfilling career.
Chen Lijun, Teacher, Class of 2024The diversity offered by the MTI programme enriched my world view, teaching me to think more deeply about how different cultures interact and communicate, influencing one another in the process. I also really enjoyed interacting and working with classmates from different walks of life.
Lin Yixin, Freelancer, Class of 2024NTU’s MTI programme offers a comprehensive learning experience and provided opportunities for us to apply the skills learnt in different fields such as literature, medicine, science and technology etc. Under the guidance of the competent lecturers, I have benefited greatly and is much more confident in doing translation tasks now.
Woo Ying Teng, Teacher, Class of 2023The MTI programme, with its comprehensive and rigorous curriculum, provides an invaluable experience for those who want to further explore the field of translation and interpretation – even for engineers. The technology component of the program is well-balanced, prompting me to rethink the potential of AI in translation.
Chen Jiale, Engineer, Class of 2024
The variety of courses offered by the MTI programme has honed the skills needed to think about translation more holistically, defend my translation decisions more convincingly and evaluate translations more critically. These skills have not only improved my translation capabilities but have also deepened my passion towards it.
Chia Li Fang, Assistant Manager, Translation Department, Ministry of Communications and Information, Class of 2023Learn to live ere live to learn. The MTI Programme is the perfect combination of applied learning and lifelong learning —it equips us with the skill set to survive the industry's fierce competition while continuously improving ourselves, enabling us to become top-notch translators.
Calvin Gu, Translator for New Oriental Education, Founder of Yijiaren company, Class of 2023The MTI program is unique in its training by offering a rare opportunity for a student to pursue translation and interpretation as a practitioner and researcher. The practical element of the program exposes me to real-life translation in action, while the theoretical aspect of the training allows a critical approach to translation.
Chew Chia Meng, Vice President, U.S. Bank, Class of 2022NTU MTI programme encompasses the unique multicultural background of Singapore, it not just gathers friends from different countries, but also provides massive opportunities to practice translations and interpretations. Students are well equipped with the techniques to be professional translators and interpreters in the future.
Ho Iok Lam 何鈺霖 , Class of 2022As an existing translation practitioner, the MTI programme was an invaluable opportunity for me to enhance my skills and gain deeper insights into the intricacies of translation. The courses offered a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical application. The programme also fostered a collaborative environment where students were encouraged to exchange ideas.
Shirley Foo, Freelance Translator, Class of 2023
The MTI learning journey provides students with a sound grounding in the fundamentals. Through exposure to topics like translation theory as well as more practical classes like subtitling and interpretation, it has helped me think more deeply about my translation practice and equipped me with the skills to hustle harder.
Ho Zhi Hui, Teacher, Class of 2021The MTI Programme has been an eye-opening and life-changing experience. The comprehensive curriculum offered, coupled with rigorous interpretation training during the overseas immersion programme, has equipped me for an exciting career as a professional translator/interpreter. Both the teaching and non-teaching staff are also extremely dedicated to crafting a fruitful and enjoyable learning journey for us.
Lee Shan Qi, Translator and Interpreter, Class of 2021The MTI programme not just provides translation and interpretation training. It opens a wider world— Translation theory, translation project management, Linguistics, and more importantly skills of critical reading and thinking that serve your research and everyday life. The curriculum has lifted me up to be a careful translator and copywriter.
HE YIJIA 贺宜佳, Creative copywriting and technical writingThe MTI Programme covers a well-balanced combination of translation theory, research and practice, offers adequate training opportunities, and provides various translation-related lectures for future translators. If you encounter any hinderance or bewilderment in the journey of translation, you will find an answer during this wonderful learning.
Wang Junru 王君如, FreelancerThe MTI programme is well-designed. It gave us a new perspective on the languages we use every day. Throughout the course, I have overcome shortfalls like stage fright and learned to think outside the box. The friendly professors help us to realise our potential in both individual and team projects.
Wu Yingying Winnie 吴蓥颖, Tea Master
The MTI Programme has a rigorous curriculum which covers translation theories, technology, applications in various fields, as well as professional interpretation training. There are also many opportunities to hone our skills. All these have made me a better translator who thinks critically and is more efficient in my work.
Lim Li Khee, External Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineer, Class of 2020The MTI Programme has allowed me to gain a deeper understanding about translation. It introduces students to the different fields of translation and interpretation, hence providing us with a holistic view on translation. I have indeed benefitted a lot from the programme.
Loh XiaoJuan, Executive, Class of 2020The MTI Programme welcomes students from diverse backgrounds, allowing meaningful and fruitful exchanges with one another. In particular, I have benefitted greatly from the group projects which form an integral coursework component, through which I have also forged invaluable friendships with classmates who share my love for languages.
Yeo Hui Lin, Full-time mother, Class of 2021“While we live, we learn.” The MTI Programme is testament to this as it has been an eye-opening experience in exploring the multi-disciplines of translation and interpretation. More importantly, it had transformed my perspective to see translation beyond a skill, and to appreciate it as a very practical art form.
Liang Xiaowen, Staff Officer (Human Resources), Class of 2021In the MTI Programme, we do not simply master translation techniques and skills. But rather to make sense of cultural nuances intelligently. It simply brings an edge to my area of work – Audiovisual Translation.
Lee Wei Liang, Senior Executive, Subtitling Services, Class of 2021
This magical learning journey is not only about lectures and tutorials, but also about learning by practices and examples. The MTI Programme unravels the magnificent world of translation and trains students to become better bilingual talents. Here, you can learn skills that benefit you for the whole of your life.
Wang Mengqiao, Research Apprentice, Class of 2020The MTI Programme has opened my eyes to the vastness of the translation profession. The quality of the faculty is superb, and the diversity of the student body turns every conversation into a learning opportunity. Coming from a different background, I am honoured to have been a part of this experience.
Huang Hanlei, Clement, Senior Process Engineer, Class of 2020While it is impossible to learn everything about translation within two years, the MTI Programme strives for the utmost with its sensible, balanced blend of theory and practice. There is no doubt that you emerge from the programme a critical, informed translator armed with both theoretical knowledge and technical competence.
Tan Ying Xuan, Translator, Class of 2020To see the world, to see behind walls, to find each other and to feel. That is the pursuit of translation. That's the purpose of life. That's what you can learn here.
Lu Junjun, English Teacher, Class of 2020The MTI Programme has taught me the importance of acceleration, which plays a key role in learning and work. It is the MTI’s challenging curriculum and diversified teaching approaches that have stimulated me in my learning and helped me to recognize my strength for further development.
Deng Yuchan, Class of 2020
Interpretation enables me to connect a speaker with his/her listener(s). Translation transforms unfamiliar words into familiar symbols. After graduation, I continue facilitating two-way communication to connect the world.
Tay Meng How, Translator cum Interpreter, Lecturer, Class of 2017As a linguist, the MTI Programme gives me a whole new perspective to language. Whether is it to analyse language from a scientific perspective, or to appreciate the art of language, NTU‘s MTI Programme hones my ability to mediate between different cultures and contexts.
Ho Danyuan, Linguist, Class of 2019As time goes by, we might forget the knowledge learnt in class, but the learning ability, the rigorous attitude towards tasks and the deep bonds with our MTI classmates will surely nourish and benefit our whole life.
Feng Yajun, journalist, Class of 2019The MTI Programme opened new doors for me in the industry. Before the course, I was only able to take on translation work, but now I accept interpretation assignments too, and have gone on to interpret for clients such as the MAS, law firms and consulting companies.
Bai Kelei, Freelancer, Class of 2019