Rates
Thank you for choosing us! We appreciate your business. As a non-profit organization, the Translation Center is unlike other language service providers. Proceeds are used to support faculty, students, and university activities related to translation, language, and cross-cultural understanding.
Translation Services
| Western European Languages | $0.18 - .25 / translated word |
| Slavic, Nordic, and Eastern European Languages | $0.18 - .25 / translated word |
| Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic and Hebrew | $0.19 - .35 / translated word |
| Languages of Lesser Diffusion | $0.23 - .43 / translated word |
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| Minimum fee for all projects | $90 |
| Notarization | $10 |
| University Certification | no charge |
| UPS Overnight Shipping | $20 Massachusetts, $30 all other U.S. destinations |
The minimum fee and all translation fees include translation, light formatting, and revision. In addition, a project manager oversees the entire process.
There is a 20% surcharge for handwritten, technical, legal, literary, medical, and multilingual documents as they usually require specialized knowledge.
Rush Service Fee: A 20% surcharge is applied to any projects needed before our standard delivery time.
Related Services
| Word Processing in languages other than English | $30 / hour of service |
| Project Management, Page Layout, Formatting, Editing | $40 - 60 / hour of service |
| Proofreading | $.07 - .20 / word |
| Photocopying, Printing, Scanning | $0.10 - 1.00 / page |
| Miscellaneous Supplies | $1 - 50 |
| Additional Copies (two copies are provided) | $10 (includes shipping and handling) |
Interpreting Services
| All Languages |
$60 per hour (two-hour minimum) for in-person service
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| Travel Mileage | Current IRS Rates Apply |
| Travel Time | $20 / hour |
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Remote Interpreting for All Languages VRI = video remote interpreting ARI = audio remote interpreting OPI = over-the-phone interpreting Modes = simultaneous or consecutive |
$60 per hour (two-hour minimum) for consecutive, charged in 15-minute increments after two hours $100 per hour (two-hour minimum) for simultaneous, charged in 15-minute increments after two hours // simultaneous assignments may require two interpreters |
| Conference Interpreting |
$350-500 half day* |
Cancellation Policy for Interpreting: All interpreting services cancelled less than 24 hours before the scheduled meeting with be charged in full.
| Interpreting Equipment (transmitters and headsets) |
$125 and up, off-campus venues $100 and up, UMASS venues |
Workshops and Training
| Workshops | $90 and up |
Language Access Consultation
| Consultation | $90 and up |
Multimedia Translation
| English-to-English Transcription | $40 / hour of service |
| Transcription of Other Language Combinations | $50 / hour of service |
| Audio and Video Translation and Narration | $60 / hour of service plus translation rate (three-hour minimum) |
| Subtitling and Dubbing | $2,000 - 2,500 for each hour of video |
Set-up Fee
| Set-up - Some projects require additional support and involvment from project managers. | Varies |
Request an Estimate
There is no charge for an estimate. To request an estimate, email translate@umass.edu with a description of your project and any other relevant details. If available, provide an attachment including a sample of the content.
Our turn-around time for translation projects varies depending on the length and complexity of the project.
Make a Payment
We accept Visa and Mastercard. To pay with credit card, have your invoice available and visit PAY INVOICE.
To pay with check, send your payment to:
The Translation Center
129 Herter Hall, University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003
If paying with cash at the Translation Center, provide the exact amount.
