University of Buea - Cameroon :: Advanced School of Translators and Interpreters (ASTI)

The Advanced School of Translators and Interpreters (ASTI) is the pioneer school of the University of Buea. It was created by presidential order in 1985, as part of what was then known as Buea University Centre; it effectively took off in January 1986, i.e. about 7-8 years before the shift from the University Centre to the University of Buea in 1993.

ASTI has sustained an open-door policy since its creation. It is through cooperation that the School was set up and has continued to grow, notably with the collaboration of partners from Western Europe and North America.

The School has therefore kept good working relations with partner institutions, particularly in the areas of student and staff training, curriculum development as well as exchange of services and consultancy.

Training of students. ASTI students have the opportunity to spend six weeks on internship under the supervision of experienced professionals in accredited institutions in Cameroon or abroad. Partnerships include government ministries, state-owned and private enterprises, international institutions with organised translation and interpretation services.

The School also has long-standing relations with external partners, especially with renowned specialists in the Diaspora, for the co-supervision of M.A. dissertations and the exchange of experience in handling of certain courses and programmes.