ASTI University of Buea Entrance 2026-2027 Division I: 120 students admission first year Master of Arts in Translation

ASTI University of Buea Entrance Division I: selection of 120 students admission first year Master of Arts in Translation

ASTI University of Buea, To launch the competitive entrance examination into the first year of the Master of Arts in Translation (Division I) of the Advanced School of Translators and Interpreters ( ASTI University of Buea Entrance ), University of Buea. for the 2026/2027 academic year.

• Calendar for entrance examination Cameroon institutions of State Universities.

A competitive entrance examination for the selection of 120 students for admission into the first year of the Master of Arts in Translation (Division I) of the Advanced school of Translators and Interpreters of the University of Buea for the 2026-2027 academic year shall take place on Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th October 2026 in Buea (ASTI) ( ASTI University of Buea Entrance ) and in Yaounde Higher Teacher Training College (E.N.S.). The language combinations shall be as follows: 

• English A, French B: 40 places.
• French A, English B, Kiswahili C: 10 places.
• French A, English B: 30 places.
• French A, English B, German C: 10 places.
• French A, English B, Spanish C: 10 places.
• French A, English B, Arabic C: 10 places.
• French A, English B, Chinese C: 10 places.

Who can take part to the entrance examination?

The competitive entrance examination shall be open to male and female Cameroonians who hold a bachelor’s degree in any academic discipline or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Cameroon. (Foreign candidates shall be selected after an examination of their application files). 

Date limit for submission of application files

Complete application files shall be submitted to ASTI. P.O. Box 63 Buea, or to the Ministry of Higher Education. Yaounde, Room 917 not later than Friday, 09 October 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

Application files shall comprise the following documents:

1. A handwritten application bearing a CFAF 1000 (one thousand francs) iseal stamp. clearly showing the chosen centre and the candidate‘s working languages.
2. a certified true copy of the candidate’s birth certificate issued not more that 6 months ago.
3. a certificate of non-conviction issued not more than 3 months ago.
4. four (4) recent passport-size photographs (4cm x 4cm).
5. a certilied true copy of the bachelor’s degree or its recognized equivalent.
6. transcripts of the bachelor‘s degree courses.
7. an attestation of presentation of the original of the said diploma.
8. a receipt of CFAF 20,000 (twenty thousand francs) for the examinaton, payable to the Advanced School of ‘Translators and Interpreters (ASTI), University of Buea, in the following account: BICEC Buea, Account No: 98394442001-57.
9. a written authorization from the Public Service to sit for the examination for candidates who are civil servants. kamerpower.com
10. where applicable, an authorization from the candidate’s employer;
11. a large self-addressed envelope bearing a CFAF 250 (two hundred and fifty francs) postage stamp.
12. Complete application files must be received at the Advanced School of Translators and Interpreters ( ASTI University of Buea Entrance ), University of Buea. P.O. Box 63, Buea or at the Ministry of Higher Education (Room 917), Yaounde, not later than Friday, 09 October 2026 at 3 p.m. Late or incomplete application files shall be automatically rejected.

Paper structure ASTI University of Buea Examination

The competitive entrance examination shall comprise the following papers:

• Paper 1:
  • Translation from language B into  language A: Time allowed: 3hrs; Coef. 4.
• Paper 2:
  • Use of language (A and B): Time allowed: 3hrs; Coef. 4 
• Paper 3:
  • Only for candidates who have chosen a third language: Translation from Language C into Language A; Time allowed: 2hrs; Coef. 2

Candidates shall be assessed according to the following: 

• The candidate’s performance in the competitive examination shall account for 80% of the final mark.
• The candidate‘s previous academic record shall represent 20% of the final mark.

Candidates are requested to report to the examination hall at least one hour before the beginning of the examination. A valid national identity card or passport will be required for admission into the examination hall.

Expenses pertaining to this decision shall he covered by the budget of the University of Buea for the 2021 financial year. kamerpower.com

Article 9:

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buea, the Director of University accreditation and Quality and the Director of the Advanced School of Translators and interpreters shall be responsible, each in his/her own sphere, for the implementation of this decision which shall be registered and published in English and French.

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