Prime Highlights-
- Chung-Ang University becomes South Korea’s first to bring DeepL Pro into a professional translation and interpretation program for students.
- Students at the Advanced Interpretation and Translation Program gain hands-on Language AI experience alongside their own linguistic expertise and training.
Key Facts-
- University introduced DeepL in March 2026 to expand its curriculum beyond conventional translation tools.
- ELIS survey names DeepL the most widely used machine translation tool in Europe.
Background-
Chung-Ang University has become the first institution in South Korea to bring DeepL Pro into a professional translation and interpretation program, giving students hands-on experience with Language AI.
The university added the platform to the Advanced Interpretation and Translation Program at its Graduate School of International Studies. Students now use DeepL Pro in existing translation classes to explore its features.
Professor Junho Lee said the goal is to let students experience industry technologies before graduation. He said DeepL offers a wide range of translation workflows on one platform and helps students learn to use AI alongside their own linguistic skills.
The university introduced DeepL in March 2026 to prepare students for future careers. The curriculum, which once centered on conventional computer-assisted translation tools, now adds AI-powered technologies that reflect growing industry workflows.
The university chose DeepL so students can master tools they will meet at work. DeepL’s wide use also shaped the choice, as the ELIS industry survey names it Europe’s most widely used machine translation tool. Faculty can also bring the latest Language AI developments into their lessons.
The program ranks among South Korea’s top four graduate-level translation and interpretation programs, and it had already added LLM-based translation technologies before DeepL Pro.
DeepL founder and CEO Jarek Kutylowski said the next generation should work with these technologies as they develop, building practical skills that complement their own judgment and expertise.
